Gates Foundation
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388 people in our graph share verified history with the Gates Foundation team — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.
Mischa Vaughnunlockedknows Melinda French Gates · together at Pivotal (overlapped)
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knows the team · via Pivotal Ventures
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The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is a philanthropic organization that funds research, programs, and initiatives addressing global health, development, and education challenges, particularly affecting low-income populations in developing countries.
Founders & leadership
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Bill Gatesin𝕏Co-founder of Microsoft; Chair of the Gates Foundation
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Melinda French Gatesin𝕏Melinda French Gates is co-founder of the Gates Foundation and founder of Pivotal, an investment and advocacy organization focused on women and girls; she is also an author.
Investors · 1
Founder mafia
The Gates Foundation mafia →6 people who came through Gates Foundation went on to found or lead other companies.
Brendan LevySpecial Project ManagerFounded Clara +1Melinda French GatesFounded PivotalVictoria FramProgram Related Investments - Business AnalystFounded Village CapitalNemil DalalConsultant, Financial Services for the PoorFounded DreamforgeMarissa FayerInvestment Fund Leadership teamFounded DeepLookRachel BartholomewContributor - Womens Health Innovation Equity ForumFounded Hyivy
In the news
Gates Foundation donates $540 million grant to University of Washington for research on…timesofindia.indiatimes.com · Aug 2026
Gates Foundation's $540 million gift to science comes as the federal government pulls back on funding | Fortunefortune.com · Aug 2026
Gates Foundation to give historic $540 million to UW health institutespokesman.com · Aug 2026Frequently asked questions
- What does Gates Foundation do?
- The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is a philanthropic organization that funds research, programs, and initiatives addressing global health, development, and education challenges, particularly affecting low-income populations in developing countries.
- Who founded Gates Foundation?
- Gates Foundation was founded by Bill Gates, Melinda French Gates.
- Who are Gates Foundation's investors?
- Gates Foundation's investors include Shell Foundation.
- Where is Gates Foundation headquartered?
- Gates Foundation is headquartered in Seattle, US.