100,000 Kids a Day: Trump Account Sign-Ups Are Exploding

Trump Accounts are not a niche program anymore. They are a movement.

According to Brad Gerstner — the Altimeter Capital founder who helped architect the Invest America program that became Trump Accounts — over 100,000 kids are signing up every single day. Millions have already claimed their accounts. And nearly 30 million children are still eligible for at least $250 if their parents just go through the simple sign-up process.

The Numbers Are Staggering

Here is where things stand right now:

These are not projections. These are real families opting in right now.

Why Sign-Ups Accelerated After the State of the Union

Sign-up velocity jumped after the president's State of the Union address, where he highlighted Trump Accounts as a way to get every American into the game of capitalism — directly owning shares in the great companies of America.

That message resonated. For millions of families, the stock market has always felt like something for other people. Trump Accounts change that. Every child gets a piece of the S&P 500. No gatekeepers. No minimum net worth. No complicated application.

30 Million Kids Are Leaving Money on the Table

Here is the part that should worry every parent: nearly 30 million children are eligible for at least $250 from the Dell Foundation — and most have not claimed it yet.

Michael and Susan Dell pledged $6.25 billion to add $250 to the Trump Account of every qualifying child. Your child qualifies if they are under 10 and live in a ZIP code where the median household income is below $150,000. That covers the vast majority of American neighborhoods.

Combined with the $1,000 federal deposit (for 2025-2028 births), a qualifying newborn starts with $1,250 before the family contributes a single dollar.

Check if your child qualifies with our Dell pledge ZIP code lookup.

What Is Driving This Surge?

Several factors are fueling the rapid adoption:

• Free money. The $1,000 deposit and $250 Dell bonus cost families nothing.
• Presidential spotlight. The State of the Union gave the program prime-time visibility.
• Corporate pledges. Dell, Visa, Robinhood, and others have committed support, building trust and awareness.
• Word of mouth. Parents are telling other parents. The pitch is simple: free money for your kid's future.
• Tax season momentum. Families are already filing taxes, and adding IRS Form 4547 is a small extra step.
• July 4th deadline pressure. Accounts go live on July 4th. Parents want to be ready.

More Announcements Coming Before July 4th

Gerstner hinted at more to come. On the All-In Podcast, he said: "Stay tuned. We're going to have some banger announcements as we head toward July 4th."

This likely means additional corporate pledges, possible new features on the trumpaccounts.gov portal, and further expansion of the program. The Trump Accounts Summit in January already secured 27 corporate pledges. More are expected.

Have You Signed Up Yet?

If you have not claimed your child's Trump Account, you are leaving free money on the table. Here is what to do right now:

1. File IRS Form 4547 with your 2025 tax return (due April 15, 2026)
2. Or register at trumpaccounts.gov when the portal launches mid-2026
3. Check Dell eligibility — your child may qualify for an extra $250

The sign-up process takes minutes. The compounding lasts 18 years. Read our step-by-step opening guide for the full walkthrough.