Gates Foundation

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Private foundation founded by Bill and Melinda Gates

The Gates Foundation is an American private foundation founded by Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates. Based in Seattle, Washington, it was launched in 2000 and is reported to be the third-wealthiest charitable foundation in the world, holding $86 billion in assets as of July 31, 2025. The primary stated goals of the foundation are to enhance healthcare and reduce extreme poverty across the world, and to expand educational opportunities and access to information technology in the United States. Key individuals of the foundation include Warren Buffett, chief executive officer Mark Suzman, and Michael Larson.

Also known as...B&MGF, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, gatesfoundation.org, BMGF, and Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Bill Gates Foundation probes Epstein ties

Bill Gates Foundation probes Epstein ties The Gates Foundation hires an investigator to review its ties to Jeffrey Epstein following the release of new DOJ files.