BILL & MELINDA GATES FOUNDATION TRUST
Seattle, WA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
91-1663695
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Private Foundation
Major Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
Seattle, WA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
91-1663695
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Private Foundation
Major Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on impactful grantmaking, with a total of $7.1 billion in grants paid in 2024. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals and engages with grantees through a relationship-based, invitation-only process. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
BILL & MELINDA GATES FOUNDATION
SEATTLE, WA
$44.3B
106%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to BILL & MELINDA GATES FOUNDATION TRUST?
No. BILL & MELINDA GATES FOUNDATION TRUST does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does BILL & MELINDA GATES FOUNDATION TRUST give?
BILL & MELINDA GATES FOUNDATION TRUST primarily gives to organizations located in Washington. 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 TRUST’s grants?
The largest share of grants from BILL & MELINDA GATES FOUNDATION TRUST fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $2.5 billion. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does BILL & MELINDA GATES FOUNDATION TRUST make each year?
In 2024, BILL & MELINDA GATES FOUNDATION TRUST awarded about 2 grants, totaling nearly $7.1 billion. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did BILL & MELINDA GATES FOUNDATION TRUST fund recently?
In 2024, BILL & MELINDA GATES FOUNDATION TRUST awarded grants to about 1 grantees. Recent grantees include BILL & MELINDA GATES FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to BILL & MELINDA GATES FOUNDATION TRUST?
BILL & MELINDA GATES FOUNDATION TRUST does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.