Dell Children’s Trust: Powering Progress Through Purposeful Giving
Dell Children’s Trust is a collective of advocates and philanthropic ambassadors united by one mission: to make a bold and lasting impact on the lives of children in Central Texas. Through collaborative giving, Trust members help drive innovation, expand care, and shape the future of pediatric healthcare – now and for generations to come.
Since the opening of Dell Children’s in 2007, the Trust has been part of something extraordinary. For 18 years this community has shown up with open hearts, big dreams, and bold love. What began as a vision from founding champions Kim and Daniel Kozmetsky has become a powerful movement for good.
Because of the members of Dell Children’s Trust, more than $5.4 million has been granted through membership dues and special projects, funding over 120 hospital initiatives and touching the lives of millions of children and families. These aren’t just numbers. Behind every dollar is a story, a tiny hand wrapped around life saving equipment, a parent finally exhaling in a place that feels safe, cutting-edge technology arriving just in time.
This generosity fuels a hospital that’s more than a hospital – it’s a sanctuary. And it’s helping us earn national recognition, including rankings in seven pediatric specialties by U.S. News & World Report for 2025–2026.
Philanthropy is the heartbeat of this place. Dell Children’s Trust is the pulse. If you believe in turning compassion into action, join us.
Please welcome our 2025-2026 Dell Children’s Trust Ambassador – Noah Marek, age 6, Dell Children’s heart transplant patient, son of Kasie and Brandon Marek, and big brother to Elodie and Izabela. To learn more about our ambassador’s courageous journey, read Noah’s story.
Pictured: Noah Marek, Dell Children’s Heart Transplant Patient
Make Your Dell Children’s Trust Annual Gift:
As a member of the Dell Children’s Trust, you will enjoy exclusive educational and social events including:
- Sip, Support, Sunset – Thursday, October 23rd, 2025 – Quince Lake House: An evening on the lake to toast to the mission of Dell Children’s. Enjoy dinner and drinks in the company of Dell Children’s physician speakers, patient families, and leaders of the Trust.
- Art of Giving – Sunday, March 29, 2026: Family event at Dell Children’s Hospital where patients and local artists create one-of-a-kind artwork to benefit the Child Life Art and Music Therapy Program. This art-centered, family-friendly event also teaches children the art of giving back. Learn more about Art of Giving here.
- The Give Dinner – Tuesday, April 28, 2026 – Austin Country Club: Our signature event – the culmination of our year together. Hear from physician grant applicants over dinner and then cast your vote on where to direct our pool of philanthropic dollars.
- Giver Gallery – Thursday, June 4, 2026 – West Chelsea Contemporary Gallery: For Art of Giving sponsors, artists, and Trust members. Final art from the Art of Giving is hung in a private gallery for an evening of celebration as artists reveal their inspired creations to sponsors who take their pieces home.
For more information about the Children’s Trust, please contact Chloe Dwyer: chloe.dwyer@ascension.org.
Dell Children’s Trust Annual Membership Levels
$20,000 (Hope Granters)
- VIP Insiders Tour of Dell Children’s
- Invitation to our two signature events – 2025 Fall Social at Quince Lake House + 2026 Give Dinner at Austin Country Club
- Prominent recognition at events, on our website, and across digital channels
- A vote at the 2026 Give Dinner to direct funds
- Opportunities for children to be involved in the Teen Trust Concierge Program and Annual Holiday Village Toy Drive
- Invitation for your family to attend Art of Giving and Giver Gallery experiences
- A Special Dell Children’s Trust Gift
$15,000 (Miracle Makers)
- VIP Insiders Tour of Dell Children’s
- Invitation to our two signature events – 2025 Fall Social at Quince Lake House + 2026 Give Dinner at Austin Country Club
- Prominent recognition at events, on our website, and across digital channels
- A vote at the 2026 Give Dinner to direct funds
- Opportunities for children to be involved in the Teen Trust Concierge Program and Annual Holiday Village Toy Drive
- Invitation for your family to attend Art of Giving and Giver Gallery experiences
- A Special Dell Children’s Trust Gift
$10,000 Platinum Circle
- VIP Insiders Tour of Dell Children’s
- Invitation to our two signature events – 2025 Fall Social at Quince Lake House + 2026 Give Dinner at Austin Country Club
- Prominent recognition at events, on our website, and across digital channels
- A vote at the 2026 Give Dinner to direct funds
- Opportunities for children to be involved in the Teen Trust Concierge Program and Annual Holiday Village Toy Drive
- Invitation for your family to attend Art of Giving and Giver Gallery experiences
- A Special Dell Children’s Trust Gift
$5,000 Premier Circle
- VIP Insiders Tour of Dell Children’s
- Invitation to our two signature events – 2025 Fall Social at Quince Lake House + 2026 Give Dinner at Austin Country Club
- Prominent recognition at events, on our website, and across digital channels
- A vote at the 2026 Give Dinner to direct funds
- Opportunities for children to be involved in the Teen Trust Concierge Program and Annual Holiday Village Toy Drive
- Invitation for your family to attend Art of Giving and Giver Gallery experiences
$2,500 Family Benefactor
- VIP Insiders Tour of Dell Children’s
- Invitation to our two signature events – 2025 Fall Social at Quince Lake House + 2026 Give Dinner at Austin Country Club
- Prominent recognition at events, on our website, and across digital channels
- A vote at the 2026 Give Dinner to direct funds
- Opportunities for children to be involved in the Teen Trust Concierge Program and Annual Holiday Village Toy Drive
- Invitation for your family to attend Art of Giving and Giver Gallery experiences
$1,500 Ambassador
- VIP Insiders Tour of Dell Children’s
- Invitation to our two signature events – 2025 Fall Social at Quince Lake House + 2026 Give Dinner at Austin Country Club
- Prominent recognition at events, on our website, and across digital channels
- A vote at the 2026 Give Dinner to direct funds
- Opportunities for children to be involved in the Teen Trust Concierge Program and Annual Holiday Village Toy Drive
- Invitation for your family to attend Art of Giving and Giver Gallery experiences
Grant Videos
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Current Members
2025-2026 Dell Children’s Trust Leadership
Chair Lauryn Cornish Robison
Grants Chair
Hillary Lande
Members
Elizabeth Aronson
Natalie Ates
Carrie Brown
Brian Burke
Haylie Burke
Alina Casner
Dr. Shannon Cohn
Tom Cook
Alexandra Crawley
Dominique Gault
Cindy Gomez-Nutt
Kasie Marek
Kimberly Mooney
Rachael Moreno
Elizabeth Murphy
Julie Winn Neff
2025-2026 Dell Children’s Trust Members
Miracle Makers
Carolyn and Matt Haney
Platinum Circle Members
Patrick Fear and Emily Armanetti
Premier Circle Members
Tim Barnes
Michelle and Marco Camacho
Family Benefactor Members
Betsy and Brian Cooney
Cindy Gomez-Nutt and Tim Nutt
Erika and Bryan Herndon
Heather and Elliot Oshman
Jennifer and Josh Gravenor
Meredith and Justin Ballotta
Tammy and Kevin Benter
Tera and Brett Hogan
Ambassadors
Adrienne and Ryan Cain
Anna and Matt Morris
Dr. Hilton and Jessica Gottschalk
Dr. Roshni Koli and Dr. Abhi Koli
Elizabeth Ansbro
Elisa Pimiento and Miguel Rivera
Erica and Mark McDonald
Haylie and Brian Burke
Kaitlin and Brent Bernell
Lindsay and Jason Feuerman
Lindsey and Jonathan Yosha
Lorenzo Moreno
Melissa and Mark Hunter
Page Gandy and Jamie Kerr
Taylor and T. Harper