Gates Family Foundation
Denver, Colorado · EIN 840474837 · Private foundation
Gates Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Denver, Colorado. Its indexed IRS summary (FY2025) lists $36.3M in giving and $423.7M in assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 1,409 individual grants from this funder — $140.3M awarded across 2020–2024 — including its support for higher education. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What Gates Family Foundation funds
Gates Family Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on higher education.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Colorado Foundation PROJECT SUPPORT | Denver, CO | $20.0M | 2024 |
| Gates Institute PROJECT SUPPORT | Denver, CO | $20.0M | 2023 |
| Gates Institute PROJECT SUPPORT | Denver, CO | $15.6M | 2022 |
How to apply for funding from Gates Family Foundation
From Gates Family Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:
Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at gatesfamilyfoundation.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Gates Family Foundation
- Does Gates Family Foundation accept grant applications?
- Yes — Gates Family Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
- What does Gates Family Foundation fund?
- Gates Family Foundation's grants focus on higher education. Example recipients include University of Colorado Foundation, Gates Institute. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Gates Family Foundation give in grants?
- Gates Family Foundation's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $36.3M in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $140.3M over 1,409 grants.
- Where is Gates Family Foundation located?
- Gates Family Foundation is based in Denver, Colorado. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 840474837.
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