Who is behind Gates Foundation?

Shows documented founders, leaders, board members, funders and owners. Not who made decisions, or why.

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A connection is not evidence of wrongdoing.

Who is behind Gates Foundation?

Shows documented founders, leaders, board members, funders and owners. Not who made decisions, or why.

Founded by. Melinda French Gates founded Gates Foundation.

2006–2025

Money in. 2006–2025: Warren Buffett funded Gates Foundation. $47.9B.

until 2025: Bill Gates funded Gates Foundation. With Melinda French Gates, $63.9B.

Shows documented founders, leaders, board members, funders and owners. Not who made decisions, or why.

A connection is not evidence of wrongdoing.

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Pictures, from Wikimedia Commons: Warren Buffett, Mark Hirschey, CC BY-SA 2.0; Bill Gates, Bogdan Hoyaux / European Union, CC BY 4.0.