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- Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
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- Our Role
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The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) 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 second largest charitable foundation in the world , [7] [8] holding $69 billion in assets as of 2020. [4]
- 2000; 23 years ago
- Non-operating private foundation
Learn about the foundation's areas of focus, program strategies, and partnerships to improve health, education, and economic opportunities worldwide. Explore the database of committed grants, strategic investments, and The Optimist newsletter.
Learn about Melinda French Gates, a philanthropist, businesswoman, and global advocate for women and girls. She co-chairs the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, which works to improve equity in the US and worldwide.
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