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Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
The foundation was founded on December 1994 and was first named as the William H. Gates Foundation. The main focus of the foundation were global health and community needs in the Pacific North west.
In October 2006, the foundation created two trust structure called Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation which distributes grant money, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust which manages endowment assets.
The foundation believes that every life has an equal value. They work to help all people lead a healthy life. In developing countries, they focus on the improvement of people's health and lifting them out of hunger and poverty. In the United States, they seek to ensure that people have access to opportunities that would lead them to succeed in school and in life.
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www.gatesfoundation.org
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Facebook - www.facebook.com/billmelindagatesfoundation
Twitter - @gatesfoundation
YouTube - www.youtube.com/gatesfoundation
Flickr - www.flickr.com/photos/gatesfoundation
In October 2006, the foundation created two trust structure called Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation which distributes grant money, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust which manages endowment assets.
The foundation believes that every life has an equal value. They work to help all people lead a healthy life. In developing countries, they focus on the improvement of people's health and lifting them out of hunger and poverty. In the United States, they seek to ensure that people have access to opportunities that would lead them to succeed in school and in life.
Web Address
www.gatesfoundation.org
Social Media Links
Facebook - www.facebook.com/billmelindagatesfoundation
Twitter - @gatesfoundation
YouTube - www.youtube.com/gatesfoundation
Flickr - www.flickr.com/photos/gatesfoundation
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Recent News from Gates Foundation
What Is Climate Adaptation?
Foundation: Gates Foundation
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation is putting its money where its mouth is in an effort to help some of the world's poorest people cope with the effects of climate change, the Optimist...more
Foundation: Gates Foundation
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation is putting its money where its mouth is in an effort to help some of the world's poorest people cope with the effects of climate change, the Optimist...more
2023 Business and Philanthropy Forum by Alliance For Good: Catalysing Next-Gen Leaders ...
Foundation: Gates Foundation
The world's richest people are putting their money where their mouth is. At the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, this week, the world's richest peopleincluding...more
Foundation: Gates Foundation
The world's richest people are putting their money where their mouth is. At the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, this week, the world's richest peopleincluding...more
25 Biggest Philanthropists in the Us in 2023
Foundation: Gates Foundation
Forbes has released its list of the 25 biggest philanthropists in the US in 2023, and there's a familiar name at the top of the list. Warren Buffett, who has pledged to give away 99% of his...more
Foundation: Gates Foundation
Forbes has released its list of the 25 biggest philanthropists in the US in 2023, and there's a familiar name at the top of the list. Warren Buffett, who has pledged to give away 99% of his...more
25 Biggest Philanthropists in the Us in 2023
Foundation: Gates Foundation
The top 25 philanthropists in the US in 2023 have given away $196 billion as of the end of 2022, up from $196 billion in 2021, reports Forbes. Here are the five biggest philanthropists in the US...more
Foundation: Gates Foundation
The top 25 philanthropists in the US in 2023 have given away $196 billion as of the end of 2022, up from $196 billion in 2021, reports Forbes. Here are the five biggest philanthropists in the US...more
New Funding to Ensure 370 Million Children Receive Polio Vaccinations and to Boost ...
Foundation: Gates Foundation
For the second time in history, the world is on the verge of erasing polio. The European Commission, the European Investment Bank, and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation announced a $1.1...more
Foundation: Gates Foundation
For the second time in history, the world is on the verge of erasing polio. The European Commission, the European Investment Bank, and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation announced a $1.1...more
Gates Foundation to Accelerate Mrna Vaccine Innovation and Manufacturing in Africa and Globally
Foundation: Gates Foundation
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation is putting its money where its mouth is in an attempt to save the lives of some of the world's poorest people. The Seattle Times reports the foundation is...more
Foundation: Gates Foundation
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation is putting its money where its mouth is in an attempt to save the lives of some of the world's poorest people. The Seattle Times reports the foundation is...more
Former Billionaire Chuck Feeney, Philanthropist Who Pioneered Giving While Living, Has ...
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Atlantic Philanthropies
Charles Feeney, the billionaire philanthropist who inspired a generation of Americans with his "Giving While Living" philosophy, has died at age 92, the Washington Post reports. According to...more
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Atlantic Philanthropies
Charles Feeney, the billionaire philanthropist who inspired a generation of Americans with his "Giving While Living" philosophy, has died at age 92, the Washington Post reports. According to...more
Sapa Thale Group: Pioneering Financial Investment and Management Services
Foundation: Gates Foundation
Forbes calls Mai Vu "a billionaire entrepreneur with stellar record in the fields business, finance, and philanthropy," and Bloomberg says he's "one of the world's richest people." But that...more
Foundation: Gates Foundation
Forbes calls Mai Vu "a billionaire entrepreneur with stellar record in the fields business, finance, and philanthropy," and Bloomberg says he's "one of the world's richest people." But that...more
Ai Equity: Ensuring Access to Ai for All
Foundation: Gates Foundation
"The world needs to make sure that everyoneand not just people who are well-offbenefits from artificial intelligence," Bill Gates writes on the foundation's website. That's why the Gates...more
Foundation: Gates Foundation
"The world needs to make sure that everyoneand not just people who are well-offbenefits from artificial intelligence," Bill Gates writes on the foundation's website. That's why the Gates...more
Growth through Giving: The Role of Philanthropy in Business Evolution (2023)
Foundation: Gates Foundation
When it comes to giving, it's no secret that Bill and Melinda Gates are among the world's richest people. But they're also among the most giving. In fact, Bill Gates recently gave away 99% of...more
Foundation: Gates Foundation
When it comes to giving, it's no secret that Bill and Melinda Gates are among the world's richest people. But they're also among the most giving. In fact, Bill Gates recently gave away 99% of...more
Illustrative Grants from Gates Foundation
United Way of King County-$1,500,000
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Education Writers Association-$960,962
Business-Higher Education Forum-$910,000
Higher Education Policy Institute-$5,384,226
Center For Law And Social Policy-$400,000
Building Changes-$750,000
Building Changes-$5,383,920
Washington Low Income Housing Alliance-$335,508
MDRC-$13,000,000
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