A Private Foundation located in SEATTLE, WA



Latest data derived from the private foundation e-Filings updated by the IRS

IRS Form 990 PF

B

2022 Tax Year

About this Private Foundation: 361820


This private foundation is located in Seattle and provides grants focused on K-12 education, postsecondary education, empowering women and girls, community engagement, agricultural development, and global health solutions. It addresses critical health and development priorities through global programs, working with grantees to benefit the world’s poorest populations. In the U.S., it aims to enhance educational opportunities for underrepresented students, particularly in Washington State. The foundation also supports local community organizations and maintains an interactive discovery center. Its mission is to create lasting change and improve lives in its focus areas through targeted philanthropic efforts.

Foundation Profile


In the realm of philanthropy, one prominent foundation has emerged as a beacon of hope and innovation, dedicated to addressing some of the most pressing challenges faced by communities worldwide. With total assets reaching approximately $68.9 billion in 2023, this foundation exemplifies a commitment to impactful charitable giving, distributing over $7.2 billion in grants to various sectors. The foundation's mission centers on enhancing global health, improving educational opportunities, and empowering underserved populations, particularly women and girls. Its grantmaking priorities are strategically aligned with these goals, focusing on K-12 and postsecondary education, agricultural development, and health initiatives targeting infectious diseases such as pneumonia and HIV. By investing in research and development, the foundation seeks to create sustainable solutions that uplift the world's poorest communities, ensuring access to essential services and opportunities. Geographically, the foundation's reach is expansive, with a significant emphasis on initiatives within the United States, particularly in Washington State, where it aims to dismantle barriers to educational attainment for Black, Latino, and low-income students. This commitment to educational equity is complemented by a broader global perspective, engaging with grantees and partner organizations to tackle critical health and development priorities. Eligibility for funding is designed to support a diverse array of organizations, including nonprofits focused on philanthropy, community engagement, and innovative solutions to societal challenges. The foundation encourages collaboration and creativity, inviting applicants to propose transformative ideas that align with its vision of a healthier, more equitable world. As you explore funding opportunities, consider how your initiatives can resonate with this foundation's mission. Whether you're addressing educational disparities or developing groundbreaking health interventions, this is your chance to make a meaningful impact. Visit The Grant Portal to discover how you can connect with potential funding partners and bring your vision to life.
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BILL & MELINDA GATES FOUNDATION

SEATTLE, WA

Summary

Assets

$68.9b

Distributions

$7.2b

Contributions

$6.8b

Grant Median

$1.4m

Count

3.9k

Grant Max

$340m
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Latest Tax e-Filing

2022

Published by IRS

2023

People

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# Name Title Hours / Wk Comp ($)
1 WILLIAM H GATES III TRUSTEE 25.00 0

Charitable Activities

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$403868216

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.

$92144800

US PROGRAMS - IN THE UNITED STATES, THE PRIMARY FOCUS IS ON ENSURING THAT ALL STUDENTS - ESPECIALLY BLACK, LATINO, AND LOW-INCOME STUDENTS - HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO EARN A DEGREE OR CREDENTIAL THAT PREPARES THEM FOR A SUCCESSFUL CAREER AND LIFE. THE PROGRAM SEEKS TO INCREASE ACCESS TO BETTER INFORMATION AND TOOLS NEEDED TO TACKLE BARRIERS TO OPPORTUNITY AND TO DEVELOP ECONOMIC MOBILITY STRATEGIES AT THE COMMUNITY, STATE AND NATIONAL LEVELS, PARTICULARLY IN WASHINGTON STATE, WHERE THE GATES FAMILY HAS LIVED FOR GENERATIONS AND WHERE THE FOUNDATION IS BASED.

$41939087

OTHER CHARITABLE PROGRAMS - THE FOUNDATION'S OTHER CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE AN ARRAY OF INITIATIVES SUCH AS ITS SUPPORT OF LOCAL COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS AND ITS MAINTENANCE OF AN INTERACTIVE DISCOVERY CENTER THAT CONNECTS VISITORS TO THE WORK OF THE FOUNDATION.

Grants

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Amount

Min
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Max

State

WA

City

SEATTLE

Purpose

MALARIA
2
DELIVERY OF SOLUTIONS TO IMPROVE GLOBAL HEALTH; DEVELOPMENT OF SOLUTIONS TO IMPROVE GLOBAL HEALTH
1
DISCOVERY AND TRANSLATIONAL SCIENCES
2
DEVELOPMENT OF SOLUTIONS TO IMPROVE GLOBAL HEALTH
1
EMERGENCY RESPONSE
3
EMPOWER WOMEN AND GIRLS
1
SUPPORT INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS
1
GLOBAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT PUBLIC AWARENESS AND ANALYSIS
3
PNEUMONIA
2
NEGLECTED TROPICAL DISEASES
1
PUBLIC AWARENESS AND ANALYSIS
1
AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT
1
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT - IN KIND
1

Interest

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations

12107 results

Amount Name Purpose Location Year
$ 253,957 FUNDACAO MANHICA MALARIA , 2021
$ 2,694,741 FUNDACAO MANHICA MALARIA , 2021
$ 423,678 FUNDACAO OSWALDO CRUZ DELIVERY OF SOLUTIONS TO IMPROVE GLOBAL HEALTH; DEVELOPMENT OF SOLUTIONS TO IMPROVE GLOBAL HEALTH , 2021
$ 100,000 FUNDACAO OSWALDO CRUZ DISCOVERY AND TRANSLATIONAL SCIENCES , 2021
$ 765,438 FUNDACAO OSWALDO CRUZ DISCOVERY AND TRANSLATIONAL SCIENCES , 2021
$ 681,984 FUNDACAO OSWALDO CRUZ DEVELOPMENT OF SOLUTIONS TO IMPROVE GLOBAL HEALTH , 2021
$ 686,000 FUNDACAO PARA O DESENVOLVIMENTO DA COMUNIDADE EMERGENCY RESPONSE , 2021
$ 349,952 FUNDACAO PARA O DESENVOLVIMENTO DA COMUNIDADE EMERGENCY RESPONSE , 2021
$ 49,999 FUNDACION BARRANQUILLA 20 EMPOWER WOMEN AND GIRLS , 2021
$ 4,015,613 FUNDACION BENSHIAI SUPPORT INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS , 2021
$ 126,837 FUNDACION DE LA UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL AUTONOMA DE HONDURAS EMERGENCY RESPONSE , 2021
$ 50,000 FUNDACION EDUCACION PARA EL EMPLEO GLOBAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT PUBLIC AWARENESS AND ANALYSIS , 2021
$ 180,000 FUNDACION EDUCACION PARA EL EMPLEO GLOBAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT PUBLIC AWARENESS AND ANALYSIS , 2021
$ 50,000 FUNDACION EDUCACION PARA EL EMPLEO GLOBAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT PUBLIC AWARENESS AND ANALYSIS , 2021
$ 117,828 FUNDACION INFANT PNEUMONIA , 2021
$ 413,164 FUNDACION INFANT PNEUMONIA , 2021
$ 234,479 FUNDACION MUNDO SANO NEGLECTED TROPICAL DISEASES , 2021
$ 10,000 FUNDERS FOR LESBIAN AND GAY ISSUES INC PUBLIC AWARENESS AND ANALYSIS NEW YORK, NY 2021
$ 475,529 FYNDER GROUP INC THE AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT CHICAGO, IL 2021
$ 762,556 GATES PHILANTHROPY PARTNERS GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT - IN KIND SEATTLE, WA 2021
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Application Guidelines

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Instructions

SEE WWW.GATESFOUNDATION.ORG/ABOUT/HOW-WE-WORK/GRANT-OPPORTUNITIES

Deadlines

NONE

Restrictions

THE FOUNDATION DOES NOT MAKE GRANTS OUTSIDE ITS FUNDING PRIORITIES. SEE WWW.GATESFOUNDATION.ORG/OUR-WORK.

Contact

BILL & MELINDA GATES FOUNDATION
PO BOX 23350
SEATTLE,WA,98102
2067093100

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Private Foundation Grants of $1.4m Available in SEATTLE, WA