Gates Foundation unveils $9 billion budget and plans to cut staff
The Gates Foundation plans to spend a record $9 billion in 2026, focusing on global health and other key areas. It also aims to reduce staff by up to 500 positions over five years.
The Gates Foundation plans to spend a record $9 billion in 2026, focusing on global health and other key areas. It also aims to reduce staff by up to 500 positions over five years.
New Epstein photos shared a day before case files deadline
The latest photo dump from Jeffrey Epstein's estate includes a screenshot of messages discussing a “scout" who sends girls.
The latest photo dump from Jeffrey Epstein's estate includes a screenshot of messages discussing a “scout" who sends girls.
New photos from Epstein's estate show Trump, Bill Clinton and more
House Democrats released new photos from Jeffrey Epstein's estate and called the images "disturbing." They include President Trump, former President Bill Clinton and other high-profile men.
House Democrats released new photos from Jeffrey Epstein's estate and called the images "disturbing." They include President Trump, former President Bill Clinton and other high-profile men.
Bill Gates drops $51B in one week following vow not to die rich
In days, Gates' net worth dropped $51 billion—nearly 30%—after announcing plans to give away nearly all his fortune in 20 years.
In days, Gates' net worth dropped $51 billion—nearly 30%—after announcing plans to give away nearly all his fortune in 20 years.
Bill Gates reveals where 99% of his fortune will go
Microsoft founder Bill Gates gave more details this week about where his vast fortune will go, just weeks after revealing that he will give away 99% of it.
Microsoft founder Bill Gates gave more details this week about where his vast fortune will go, just weeks after revealing that he will give away 99% of it.
Bill Gates pledges remaining fortune to Gates Foundation, which will close in 20 years
Bill Gates says he will donate 99% of his remaining tech fortune to the Gates Foundation. Today, that would be worth an estimated $107 billion.
Bill Gates says he will donate 99% of his remaining tech fortune to the Gates Foundation. Today, that would be worth an estimated $107 billion.
Bill Gates announces plans for his $107B fortune
The billionaire and philanthropist recently detailed a plan for his fortune, and here's what we know.
The billionaire and philanthropist recently detailed a plan for his fortune, and here's what we know.
Gates Foundation changes name, branding during milestone year
Seattle neighbors, the Gates Foundation, looks a little different now. The shake up comes during a milestone anniversary year for the organization.
Seattle neighbors, the Gates Foundation, looks a little different now. The shake up comes during a milestone anniversary year for the organization.
Melinda French Gates plans to match $1M in GivingTuesday gifts to groups that support women
Melinda French Gates is offering to match up to $1 million in gifts to two nonprofit organizations to help spur donations on GivingTuesday, which has become a major annual fundraising day for nonprofits.
Melinda French Gates is offering to match up to $1 million in gifts to two nonprofit organizations to help spur donations on GivingTuesday, which has become a major annual fundraising day for nonprofits.
Bill Gates calls for more aid to go to Africa and for debt relief for burdened countries
The billionaire Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates thinks the richest governments should increase their support for African countries.
The billionaire Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates thinks the richest governments should increase their support for African countries.
Warren Buffett donates again to the Gates Foundation but will cut the charity off after his death
Warren Buffett said he plans to cut off donations to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation after his death and let his three children decide how to distribute the rest of his $128 billion fortune.
Warren Buffett said he plans to cut off donations to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation after his death and let his three children decide how to distribute the rest of his $128 billion fortune.
Melinda French Gates to donate $1B over next 2 years
Melinda French Gates says she will be donating $1 billion over the next two years to individuals and organizations working on behalf of women and families globally, including on reproductive rights in the United States.
Melinda French Gates says she will be donating $1 billion over the next two years to individuals and organizations working on behalf of women and families globally, including on reproductive rights in the United States.
As Melinda French Gates leaves the Gates Foundation, many hope she’ll double down on gender equity
Melinda French Gates is already one of the biggest philanthropic supporters of gender equity in the United States and is now poised to put another $12.5 billion toward intractable problems like closing the gender pay gap and increasing women’s political participation, her grantees hope.
Melinda French Gates is already one of the biggest philanthropic supporters of gender equity in the United States and is now poised to put another $12.5 billion toward intractable problems like closing the gender pay gap and increasing women’s political participation, her grantees hope.
Bill Gates' foundation trust bets big on Bud Light comeback
The Microsoft co-founder's foundation trust bought nearly $100 million in battered Anheuser-Busch stock.
The Microsoft co-founder's foundation trust bought nearly $100 million in battered Anheuser-Busch stock.
Bill Gates says ChatGPT will 'change the world,' make jobs more efficient
Bill Gates says generative artificial intelligence pioneered by ChatGPT could fundamentally change the world
Bill Gates says generative artificial intelligence pioneered by ChatGPT could fundamentally change the world
Gates Foundation takes up question of its own power
Does The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation have too much power and influence?
Does The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation have too much power and influence?
Bill Gates gives $20 billion to his foundation, asks other billionaires to 'step up'
Bill Gates said he hopes “others in positions of great wealth and privilege will step up in this moment too.”
Bill Gates said he hopes “others in positions of great wealth and privilege will step up in this moment too.”
Gates Foundation, women's tennis partnering on health issues
All sorts of requests reach the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, via all sorts of methods, but rarely does a meaningful entreaty come via LinkedIn message. That, though, is how Micky Lawler, the president of the WTA women’s professional tennis tour, first reached out to the group about a partnership during a sleepless pandemic night.
All sorts of requests reach the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, via all sorts of methods, but rarely does a meaningful entreaty come via LinkedIn message. That, though, is how Micky Lawler, the president of the WTA women’s professional tennis tour, first reached out to the group about a partnership during a sleepless pandemic night.
Bill Gates tests positive for COVID-19: 'I'm fortunate to be vaccinated and boosted'
Billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates tested positive for COVID-19, he announced Tuesday on Twitter.
Billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates tested positive for COVID-19, he announced Tuesday on Twitter.
Gates Foundation expands board following Bill, Melinda split
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation announced Wednesday it will add four members to its board of trustees, a first for the Seattle-based philanthropic giant whose decision making has been guided by very few hands since its incorporation in 2000.
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation announced Wednesday it will add four members to its board of trustees, a first for the Seattle-based philanthropic giant whose decision making has been guided by very few hands since its incorporation in 2000.