Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Seattle, Washington · EIN 562618866 · Private foundation
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is a private foundation based in Seattle, Washington. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $5.37B in grants paid and $51.78B in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 27,670 individual grants from this funder — $37.32B awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for arts & culture. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation funds
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, education, food & agriculture, health care, k-12 education, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include children, families, women girls.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gavi Alliance VACCINE DELIVERY | — | $350.5M | 2024 |
| Gavi Alliance VACCINE DELIVERY | — | $340.0M | 2023 |
| Gavi Alliance VACCINE DELIVERY | — | $340.0M | 2022 |
How to apply for funding from Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at gatesfoundation.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
- Does Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation accept grant applications?
- Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation fund?
- Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Gavi Alliance. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation give in grants?
- Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation reported $5.37B in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $37.32B over 27,670 grants.
- Where is Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation located?
- Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is based in Seattle, Washington. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 562618866.
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