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About Us

Bill and Melinda Gates believe every life has equal value. In 2000, they created the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to help reduce inequities in the United States and around the world.

Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, the foundation is led by co-chairs Bill Gates, Melinda Gates, and William H. Gates Sr., and by CEO Patty Stonesifer.

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Jeff Raikes Named Next CEO
Jeff Raikes, former president of the Microsoft Business Division, has been selected as the foundation's next CEO. He will assume the role Sept. 2, 2008.
Redesigning Gatesfoundation.org
Read about what we're learning and find out how you can get involved.
Financial Statements
Our 2007 audited financial statements and 2006 990-PFs are now available online along with a Reader's Guide to help demystify the forms' key information and respond to the most frequently asked questions we receive. The 2007 990-PFs will be available in November 2008.
Our Values

Read a letter from our co-chairs, and learn about the values and principles that guide our grantmaking.



Our Work

Get details on our grants via our searchable grants database and view our Annual and Financial Reports.



Key Policies

Learn more about the key policies that guide employees on managing potential conflicts of interest and encourage them to report unethical or illegal conduct.



Quick Facts

Find at-a-glance information on our mission, programs, and leadership, as well as our plans for a new campus in Seattle.



Working with Us 

Get information about foundation jobs, volunteering, the philanthropic sector, and more.
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