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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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Twitter - @gatesfoundation
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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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Foundation: Gates Foundation
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Foundation: Gates Foundation
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Foundation: Gates Foundation
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Foundation: Gates Foundation
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Foundation: Gates Foundation, Doris Duke Charitable Foundation
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Foundation: Gates Foundation, Doris Duke Charitable Foundation
In February, after six years of working with the Ministry of Health (MOH), ... and use innovations, including a non-monetary incentive...more
Growth of Organizations That Advance the Work of All Nonprofits Poses Challenges, Research Finds
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Hewlett Foundation
There's a growing number of "infrastructure" groups focused on helping nonprofits grow, but a new study suggests they're struggling to keep up. The study, by the Urban Institute and George Mason...more
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Hewlett Foundation
There's a growing number of "infrastructure" groups focused on helping nonprofits grow, but a new study suggests they're struggling to keep up. The study, by the Urban Institute and George Mason...more
India'S G20 Presidency Excellent Opportunity to Highlight Indian Innovations, Says Bill Gates ...
Foundation: Gates Foundation
India's G20 presidency may be winding down, but that doesn't mean it's done with Bill Gates. The Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi this week and...more
Foundation: Gates Foundation
India's G20 presidency may be winding down, but that doesn't mean it's done with Bill Gates. The Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi this week and...more
More Optimistic Than Ever About India'S Progress After Meeting Pm Modi, Says Bill Gates
Foundation: Gates Foundation
... about India's progress and innovative work in health, climate change, ... is showing what is possible when investment is made in...more
Foundation: Gates Foundation
... about India's progress and innovative work in health, climate change, ... is showing what is possible when investment is made in...more
My Meeting with Prime Minister Modi
Foundation: Gates Foundation
"At a time when the world has so many challenges, it's inspiring to visit a dynamic and creative place like India," Bill Gates writes in an op-ed in the Washington Post after a trip to the country...more
Foundation: Gates Foundation
"At a time when the world has so many challenges, it's inspiring to visit a dynamic and creative place like India," Bill Gates writes in an op-ed in the Washington Post after a trip to the country...more
Bill Gates Praises India'S Progress in Heath, Climate, Technology Sectors
Foundation: Gates Foundation
Bill Gates is "more optimistic than ever about the progress India is making in health, development, and climate" after meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a trip to the country...more
Foundation: Gates Foundation
Bill Gates is "more optimistic than ever about the progress India is making in health, development, and climate" after meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a trip to the country...more
Gates Foundation CEO on global health and pandemic preparedness
Foundation: Gates Foundation
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, one of the world's largest philanthropic organizations, has invested billions of dollars in global...more
Foundation: Gates Foundation
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, one of the world's largest philanthropic organizations, has invested billions of dollars in global...more
How Women In Tech Are Transforming Social Impact - Forbes
Foundation: Gates Foundation
Tech titans' desire to reshape philanthropy is nothing new. ... and leveraging philanthropic grant-making to drive advocacy and social...more
Foundation: Gates Foundation
Tech titans' desire to reshape philanthropy is nothing new. ... and leveraging philanthropic grant-making to drive advocacy and social...more
Illustrative Grants from Gates Foundation
United Way of King County-$1,500,000
University of California Berkeley Foundation-$250,000
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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