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73
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
73/100 · methodology

About Gates Foundation

We are a nonprofit fighting poverty, disease, and inequity around the world. Learn how we work and discover stories of our life-saving global impact.

Founded
Headquarters
Seattle, WA
Foundation type
Private non-operating foundation
NTEE code
T22
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
major

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2007

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar advocacy & civil rights in United States
Integrity Assessment This charity: 73
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Gates Foundation has a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 6 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 6 independent sources, led by the IRS - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
  • GiveRadar holds 11 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024 - a deeper filing history than 98% of the 86,572 advocacy & civil rights charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
  • Its integrity score of 73 places it in the top 25% of the 128,026 advocacy & civil rights charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (11 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a donation page
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Gates Foundation is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Seattle, WA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2000 and has been operating for 26 years. Its EIN is 562618866. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 73/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $8.1B in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.

Gates Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 562618866. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Gates Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 73 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States is 90/100.

Gates Foundation is located in Seattle, WA, United States. The organization was established in 2000 and has been active for 26 years.

Based on official tax filings, Gates Foundation has $8.1B in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $4M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Gates Foundation is classified as an Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Private non-operating foundation. By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has $8.1B in annual revenue.

No red flags have been detected for Gates Foundation. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, Gates Foundation holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

We are a nonprofit fighting poverty, disease, and inequity around the world. Learn how we work and discover stories of our life-saving global impact. Gates Foundation is classified as an advocacy & civil rights organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2000.

Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in United States: Its annual revenue of $8.1B is well above the peer average of $4M.

Yes, donations to Gates Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 562618866, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$1B+
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020, FY2019, FY2015, FY2014, FY2013, FY2012.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

From FY2024 filing

CA
Carolyn A••••••
CFO

Officers & trustees (1)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Warren Buffett freezes Gates Foundation giving for first time in 20 years over Bill Gates' Epstein ties - Yahoo Finance
Jul 2026
finance.yahoo.com
Buffett skips annual Gates Foundation gift amid Epstein ties - moneywise.com
Jul 2026
moneywise.com
Buffett Halts 20-Year Gates Foundation Donations - 조선일보
Jul 2026
www.chosun.com
As radio silence continues, donations to the Gates Foundation from Warren Buffett stop - Deseret News
Jun 2026
www.deseret.com
A Billion-Dollar Pause: Why Warren Buffett Is Putting His Donations to the Gates Foundation on Hold - inc.com
Jun 2026
www.inc.com
Buffett Skips Gates Foundation Midyear Donation Until Epstein Review Is Done - Barron's
Jun 2026
www.barrons.com
Warren Buffett delays Gates Foundation donation amid Epstein review - qz.com
Jun 2026
qz.com
Warren Buffett reportedly skips Gates Foundation donation amid review of Epstein ties - CNBC
Jun 2026
www.cnbc.com
Exclusive | Warren Buffett Skips Midyear Donation to Gates Foundation as He Awaits Epstein Review - WSJ
Jun 2026
www.wsj.com
Buffett delays annual donation to Gates Foundation pending review of Jeffrey Epstein ties: WSJ - CNBC
Jun 2026
www.cnbc.com
Form filed
$8084.1M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$7810.1M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$6988.0M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$6739.0M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$6827.3M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990
Form filed
$5860.1M revenue
FY2019
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$4768.0M revenue
FY2015
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$4385.1M revenue
FY2014
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$4117.6M revenue
FY2013
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$3876.2M revenue
FY2012
IRS/ProPublica

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights this charity 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 2 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Supplementary verification
Wikidata structured data
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 8
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 2 officers on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2000
Not available · 3
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Mission statement
    No self-published statement of purpose
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Gates Foundation

What is Gates Foundation?
Gates Foundation is a advocacy & civil rights private non-operating foundation based in Seattle, United States. We are a nonprofit fighting poverty, disease, and inequity around the world. Learn how we work and discover stories of our life-saving global impact.
When was Gates Foundation founded?
Gates Foundation was founded in 2000.
Who leads Gates Foundation?
Carolyn Ainslie serves as CFO.
Where is Gates Foundation located?
Headquartered in Seattle, WA, United States.
What is Gates Foundation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1B+.
Is Gates Foundation trustworthy?
Gates Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Gates Foundation's registration number?
IRS EIN: 562618866.
What is Gates Foundation's website?
http://www.gatesfoundation.org