BILL & MELINDA GATES FOUNDATION
BILL & MELINDA GATES FOUNDATION
SEATTLE, WA, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
56-2618866
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Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Major Foundation
Family Foundation
BILL & MELINDA GATES FOUNDATION
SEATTLE, WA, US
•
501(c)(3)
•
EIN
56-2618866
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•
Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Major Foundation
Family Foundation
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The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that actively engages in grantmaking, having disbursed a total of $6.3 billion across 4,755 grantees in the filing year 2024. The foundation is open for unsolicited proposals, focusing its funding efforts primarily in Washington, D.C., New York, and Massachusetts. Prospective applicants are encouraged to review the 'How to Apply' section of the current profile page to assess their fit for potential funding opportunities.
Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
GAVI ALLIANCE
$3.3B
6%
UNITED STATES FUND FOR UNICEF
$1.7B
3%
THE GLOBAL FUND TO FIGHT AIDS TUBERCULOSIS AND MALARIA
$1.6B
3%
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Total No. of Grants
5K
Median 1st year grant
$5.7K
Median 2nd year grant
$75K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to BILL & MELINDA GATES FOUNDATION?
Yes. BILL & MELINDA GATES FOUNDATION accepts unsolicited proposals for funding. You can find details in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting their website.
Where does BILL & MELINDA GATES FOUNDATION give?
BILL & MELINDA GATES FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in District Of Columbia, New York, and Massachusetts. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are BILL & MELINDA GATES FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from BILL & MELINDA GATES FOUNDATION fall in the $1 million to $5 million range. The median first-year grant is about $5,700. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does BILL & MELINDA GATES FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, BILL & MELINDA GATES FOUNDATION awarded about 4,970 grants, totaling nearly $6.3 billion. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did BILL & MELINDA GATES FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, BILL & MELINDA GATES FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 4,760 grantees. Recent grantees include GAVI ALLIANCE, UNITED STATES FUND FOR UNICEF, and THE GLOBAL FUND TO FIGHT AIDS TUBERCULOSIS AND MALARIA. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to BILL & MELINDA GATES FOUNDATION?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting BILL & MELINDA GATES FOUNDATION’s website.