Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
We are a nonprofit fighting poverty, disease, and inequity around the world
About - Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
For 20 years, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has been committed to fighting the greatest inequities in the world.
Foundation Fact Sheet (At A Glance) - Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Foundation Fact Sheet. Guided by the belief that every life has equal value, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation works to help all people lead healthy, productive lives.
Grant Opportunities | Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Grant opportunities. The foundation awards the majority of its grants to U.S. 501(c)(3) organizations and other tax-exempt organizations identified by our staff.
Our Work - Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
From poverty to health, to education, our areas of focus offer the opportunity to dramatically improve the quality of life for billions of people. So we build partnerships that bring together resources, expertise, and vision—working with the best organizations around the …
How We Work - Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
In each of our divisions, we develop goals and strategies before allocating resources and making investments.We continually collect and share data on our progress, reflect on lessons learned, and make course corrections as needed. Essential to this process is ongoing dialogue with our grantees and partners—which is embedded throughout our strategy lifecycle.
2024 Gates Foundation Annual Letter
Jan 25, 2024 · The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has committed to spending $8.6 billion in 2024 to help meet mounting needs and fund innovative ways to save and improve lives. Many philanthropists are stepping up, but this extraordinary moment requires more: more urgency, more resources, and more bold, new ideas from around the world.
Our Story - Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
From early childhood, we each saw how our parents helped out in our local communities, and we were taught that anything is possible. Unfortunately, factors outside of anyone’s control make it hard for some people to reach their potential: things like when they were born, who their parents are, where they grew up, whether they are a boy or a girl.
Our Role - Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
In 1996 and 1997, the largest meningitis epidemic in recorded history swept across the middle of the African continent. Meningitis is a terrifying and painful disease; of 250,000 people who fell ill, 25,000 died, and another 50,000 were left with permanent, debilitating injuries.
Ways to give - Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
A mother is interviewed on her experiences at a community health-planning clinic near her home in Ghana. ©Gates Archive/Nana Kofi Acquah Ways to give. We believe in the power of people coming together to tackle the world’s toughest challenges.