The world's largest private charitable foundation, with an endowment exceeding $75B. Founded in 2000 by Bill and Melinda Gates and rebranded to Gates Foundation effective January 6, 2025, it focuses on global health, poverty alleviation, and US education. It provided $8.0B in charitable support in 2024, with a $9B annual payout target for 2026, making it a dominant force in global public health funding, including major investments in vaccine development, malaria eradication, and agricultural development.
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