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Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
The foundation was founded on December 1994 and was first named as the William H. Gates Foundation. The main focus of the foundation were global health and community needs in the Pacific North west.
In October 2006, the foundation created two trust structure called Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation which distributes grant money, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust which manages endowment assets.
The foundation believes that every life has an equal value. They work to help all people lead a healthy life. In developing countries, they focus on the improvement of people's health and lifting them out of hunger and poverty. In the United States, they seek to ensure that people have access to opportunities that would lead them to succeed in school and in life.
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www.gatesfoundation.org
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In October 2006, the foundation created two trust structure called Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation which distributes grant money, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust which manages endowment assets.
The foundation believes that every life has an equal value. They work to help all people lead a healthy life. In developing countries, they focus on the improvement of people's health and lifting them out of hunger and poverty. In the United States, they seek to ensure that people have access to opportunities that would lead them to succeed in school and in life.
Web Address
www.gatesfoundation.org
Social Media Links
Facebook - www.facebook.com/billmelindagatesfoundation
Twitter - @gatesfoundation
YouTube - www.youtube.com/gatesfoundation
Flickr - www.flickr.com/photos/gatesfoundation
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Cityline: The Making of Origin
Foundation: Gates Foundation
When filmmaker Ava Duvernay first read a book about Trayvon Martin, "I thought there's a movie in there," she tells ABC News. "But when I read it the second time, I started to hear her...more
Foundation: Gates Foundation
When filmmaker Ava Duvernay first read a book about Trayvon Martin, "I thought there's a movie in there," she tells ABC News. "But when I read it the second time, I started to hear her...more
Boulder'S Big Hearts: Inside the Charitable Acts of the City'S Elite and Famous
Foundation: Gates Foundation
Move over, Warren Buffett: There's a new one on the rich and famous list, courtesy of 24/7 Wall St. The top 10 richest people in Boulder, Colo., based on net worth: Bill and Melinda Gates, $10...more
Foundation: Gates Foundation
Move over, Warren Buffett: There's a new one on the rich and famous list, courtesy of 24/7 Wall St. The top 10 richest people in Boulder, Colo., based on net worth: Bill and Melinda Gates, $10...more
Lobby Groups Push for Empowerment, Innovation in Education
Foundation: Gates Foundation
"We must be agile and innovative, embracing not only technological advancements but also pedagogies and programs that engage and empower learners." Those are the words of John Mugo, CEO of Zizi...more
Foundation: Gates Foundation
"We must be agile and innovative, embracing not only technological advancements but also pedagogies and programs that engage and empower learners." Those are the words of John Mugo, CEO of Zizi...more
Funders' Role in Scaling Education Innovation
Foundation: Gates Foundation, MacArthur Foundation
When it comes to education, there's a lot we can do ourselves, but we can't do it for others. That's according to a new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences that...more
Foundation: Gates Foundation, MacArthur Foundation
When it comes to education, there's a lot we can do ourselves, but we can't do it for others. That's according to a new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences that...more
15 Biggest U.S. Mega-Donors to Charity in 2023 | ThinkAdvisor
Foundation: Gates Foundation
When it comes to education, there's a lot we can do ourselves, but we can't do it for others. That's according to a new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences that...more
Foundation: Gates Foundation
When it comes to education, there's a lot we can do ourselves, but we can't do it for others. That's according to a new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences that...more
Giving Gap Publishes First Report on the State of Black Nonprofits in the U.S.
Foundation: Gates Foundation
When it comes to education, there's a lot we can do ourselves, but we can't do it for others. That's according to a new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences that...more
Foundation: Gates Foundation
When it comes to education, there's a lot we can do ourselves, but we can't do it for others. That's according to a new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences that...more
Three Philanthropy Scholars Discuss Several Trends In Giving By The Wealthiest Americans
Foundation: Gates Foundation
When it comes to education, there's a lot we can do ourselves, but we can't do it for others. That's according to a new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences that...more
Foundation: Gates Foundation
When it comes to education, there's a lot we can do ourselves, but we can't do it for others. That's according to a new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences that...more
Indian innovation key to solving health, agriculture, climate issues: Bill Gates - Mid-day
Foundation: Gates Foundation
When it comes to education, there's a lot we can do ourselves, but we can't do it for others. That's according to a new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences that...more
Foundation: Gates Foundation
When it comes to education, there's a lot we can do ourselves, but we can't do it for others. That's according to a new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences that...more
Nonprofit Organization Market Serving Social Causes - openPR.com
Foundation: Gates Foundation
When it comes to education, there's a lot we can do ourselves, but we can't do it for others. That's according to a new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences that...more
Foundation: Gates Foundation
When it comes to education, there's a lot we can do ourselves, but we can't do it for others. That's according to a new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences that...more
Philanthropic Agency: The Downside of Separating Givers from Their Giving
Foundation: Gates Foundation
When it comes to education, there's a lot we can do ourselves, but we can't do it for others. That's according to a new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences that...more
Foundation: Gates Foundation
When it comes to education, there's a lot we can do ourselves, but we can't do it for others. That's according to a new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences that...more
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Higher Education Policy Institute-$5,384,226
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Building Changes-$750,000
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Washington Low Income Housing Alliance-$335,508
MDRC-$13,000,000
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