Gates Foundation
Grantmaking foundation in Seattle, Washington · EIN 56-2618866
- Washington
- Seattle
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in Washington
- Grants itemized on the 990
- $2.5BTax year 2024
- Grants made
- 2,269Tax year 2024
- Total assets
- $79BLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2024Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
GLOBAL PROGRAMS - THE FOUNDATION WORKS WITH GRANTEES AND PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS TO ADDRESS CRITICAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT PRIORITIES - FROM INFECTIOUS DISEASE TO AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT AND FINANCIAL SERVICES - TO BENEFIT THE WORLD'S POOREST PEOPLE. THE FOUNDATION INVESTS IN ADVANCES IN RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT AS WELL AS INNOVATIVE APPROACHES TO DELIVERING INTERVENTIONS TO SOLVE SOME OF THE CHALLENGES THAT PREVENT PEOPLE IN THE POOREST COUNTRIES FROM THRIVING.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| Gavi Alliance | $350M | 2024 |
| Rotary Foundation of Rotary International the | $120M | 2024 |
| Hispanic Scholarship Fund | $32M | 2024 |
| Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations | $30M | 2024 |
| Mmv Medicines for Malaria Venture | $20M | 2024 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list (2,269 grants in 2024) is available with a free account.
Website: www.gatesfoundation.org
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2024. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.