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Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Operating Status: Operating

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation: Enhancing global healthcare, reducing poverty, and expanding US education & IT access.

Founded
2000
Location
Seattle, WA, US
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The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, founded in 2000 by Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates, is a private foundation based in Seattle, Washington. It emerged from the merger of the William H. Gates Foundation and the Gates Learning Foundation. The foundation's core mission is to enhance global healthcare, reduce extreme poverty, and expand educational opportunities and access to information technology in the United States. It focuses on various global issues, including women's economic empowerment, immunization advocacy, and digital public infrastructure.

Notable affiliated individuals include co-chairs Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates. The foundation has received significant investments from Warren Buffett, among others. Key achievements include substantial contributions to global health initiatives, such as the fight against malaria and polio, and efforts to improve education systems worldwide. With assets reported at $69 billion as of 2020, the foundation has made a profound impact on global development and philanthropy.

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Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation - Quick Facts

What organizations are similar to Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation?

Organizations similar to Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation include Foundation For A Better World, Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, Michael & Susan Dell Foundation and Gavi Alliance.

When was Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation founded?

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation was founded in 2000.

Where is Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation's headquarters located?

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation's headquarters is located in Seattle, WA, US.

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation - Classification

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  • Private
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  • Global
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How many employees does Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation have?

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has 1,603 employees as of Feb 4, 2024.

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    Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation - Products & Services

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      Education Grantmaking

      Philanthropic U.S. education program funding networks, curriculum tools, and student success initiatives.

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