Dell Foundation Awards 2008 'Literate Community' Grants

-- $50,000 Grants Made to 27 Organizations

ROUND ROCK, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Dell Inc. (NASDAQ:DELL):

    The News:

    --  The Dell Foundation announced its 2008 "Literate Community"
        grant awards for 27 organizations in Texas, Tennessee,
        Oklahoma and North Carolina, where significant numbers of Dell
        employees live and work.

    --  These two-year, $50,000 grants support initiatives that
        address basic needs for quality education for young people,
        particularly in math, science and literacy.

    --  Addressing basic educational and literacy services is a major
        focus of the Foundation, which believes this is a prerequisite
        to the future success of young people in an increasingly
        digital and globally competitive world.

    --  The grants support a range of programs including: after-school
        programs that provide homework help, leisure reading, tutoring
        and learning activities for youth; efforts to prepare young
        people to succeed in a global economy with a focus on
        financial literacy; and matching teen mentors with younger
        children in public school settings.

    Background:

    --  A complete list of grants is attached and also available here.
        The Dell Foundation is an independent 501c3 organization
        created by Dell Inc. for philanthropic efforts focused on
        youth digital literacy in Dell U.S. communities.

    --  Dell Foundation grants are an important part of Dell's global
        giving efforts, the company recently announced intent to
        become a one-percent company.

    Quotes:

"We are proud to collaborate with organizations that work to enhance literacy and prepare youth for success in the Connected Era in communities where Dell families live and work," said Lisa Huddleson, executive director, Dell Foundation.

    Links:

    Direct2Dell Blog Post

    Dell and corporate responsibility

    About:

The Dell Foundation is committed to contributing to the quality of life in U.S. communities where Dell employees live and work.

    List of Recipients

    Texas:

    Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas

    BookSpring

    Boys & Girls Clubs of Capital Area

    Camp Fire USA Balcones Council

    Cedar Park Public Library Foundation

    Court Appointed Special Advocates of Travis County (CASA)

    Charles A. Dana Center/University of Texas at Austin

    Extend-A-Care for Kids

    FamilyConnections/Austin Families

    Junior Achievement of Central Texas

    The Junior League of Austin

    KLRU-TV (Public Broadcasting System)

    LifeWorks (Youth and Family Alliance)

    Open Door Pre-School

    Paramount & State Theatres/Austin Theatre Alliance

Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic, Regional Unit of the South Central States

    YMCA of Austin

    Zachary Scott Theatre

    Tennessee:

    Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mid Tennessee

    Book 'Em

    Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee

    Homework Hotline

    PENCIL Foundation

    Oklahoma:

    Oklahoma Heritage Association

    Positive Tomorrows

    North Carolina:

    Communities in Schools of Forsyth County

    SciWorks, Science Center & Environmental Park of Forsyth County

    Source: Dell Inc.

Released October 28, 2008