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Seattle, United States·Est. 2000

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Every life has equal value.

HealthEducationResearchPoverty

The foundation works to reduce inequities in the United States and around the world in global health, development, and education.

2023 revenue
$7.81B
Program ratio
—
Founded
2000
Operating in
7+ countries

Where they work

Headquarters in Seattle, United States. Operating across 7+ countries.

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History

A timeline since 2000.

  1. 2000
    Founded by Bill and Melinda Gates
  2. 2006
    Warren Buffett pledges majority of fortune
  3. 2024
    Renamed Gates Foundation

Impact

Key outcomes reported by the organisation.

$77.6B
Cumulative grant payments
As of 2023
1.5M+
Polio cases averted

Funding

Annual revenue & program efficiency.

Official figures from IRS Form 990 via ProPublica, refreshed automatically (last checked 10/14/2026). View filings

YearRevenue (USD)Program ratioBar
2019$5.86B—
2020$6.83B—
2021$6.74B—
2022$6.99B—
2023$7.81B—

Where the money goes

Rough estimate for 2023. Charities don't make profits — this shows how income is spent.

Programs & direct aid
82%
≈ $7.27B
Management & admin
10%
≈ $863M
Fundraising
8%
≈ $706M

Spending exceeded income by about $1.03B, drawn from reserves.

Program share based on typical figures for similar charities; admin/fundraising split is estimated. Total spending is from official filings.

Registry references

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