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Major Companies Pledge $1,000 Match for Trump Child Savings Accounts

Andre Savage
Published Jul 2, 2026
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  • The US government will deposit $1,000 into a Trump Account for every child born in the US from 2025 through 2028.
  • More than two dozen companies, including Goldman Sachs, Micron, and JPMorgan Chase, have promised to match that amount for their employees' children.
  • Micron is committing $250 million total, while Citi is giving $5 million to non-profits that help families open the accounts.

This initiative aims to give every child a financial head start, with the government providing the initial deposit and companies enhancing it. The program's success hinges on corporate participation and parental engagement in opening and funding these accounts.

The Trump administration wants to "make capitalism cool again" with a new government-backed savings account. But the program does not rely on government money alone. Corporate America is stepping up in a big way.

Corporate Matchmakers

Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon said starting early and staying invested builds lasting financial security. His bank will match the $1,000 government deposit for employees' children.

Micron CEO Sanjay Mehrotra sees the investment as a way to help children build a foundation for future opportunity. Micron will also deposit an extra $250 for employees located in California, Colorado, Idaho, Minnesota, New York, Texas, and Virginia.

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon said the match makes it easier for families to save early and plan for their financial future.

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Other participants include Bank of America, BlackRock, BNY, Charles Schwab, Chime, Chipotle, Citi, Coinbase, Comcast, Continental Resources, IBM, Intel, Mastercard, Nvidia, Robinhood, Russell Investments, SoFi Technologies, State Street, Steak 'n Shake, Turning Point USA, Uber, Visa, and Wells Fargo.

How the Matching Works

Companies can contribute up to $2,500 per employee per year legally. Many are matching the full $1,000, but some have extra conditions.

IBM will add an extra $1,000 if parents invest $4,000 within 24 months of the child's birth or by July 2026, whichever comes later.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said on X he hopes to pay the $1,000 in Bitcoin. The accounts officially launch on July 4, 2026. Parents will need to open an account and wait for deposits.

Why Companies Are Participating

CEOs cited reasons from helping employees to promoting financial literacy. Charles Schwab CEO Rick Wurster said the program increases access and empowers families. BNY CEO Robin Vince noted that matching the government contribution gives children a head start.

Not all details are final. Visa said it plans to include Trump Accounts in its benefits package but is still working out how. The program is brand new, and companies are figuring out integration.

What to Watch

Until then, companies will finalize enrollment plans. Citi's $5 million non-profit funding could boost awareness.

The next step is for parents to start saving for their children's futures.

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