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Gates Foundation Trust

Advocacy & Civil Rights Kirkland, WA EIN 911663695 · IRS Sign up to see website
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69
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
69/100 · methodology

About Gates Foundation Trust

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
Kirkland, WA
Foundation type
Private non-operating foundation
NTEE code
T20Z
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1995

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Advocacy & Civil Rights · NTEE T20Z
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar advocacy & civil rights in United States
Integrity Assessment This charity: 69
Peer average: 91

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Gates Foundation Trust is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Kirkland, WA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2002 and has been operating for 24 years. Its EIN is 911663695. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 91/100 for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States. The organization reports $10.2B in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.

Gates Foundation Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69/100. 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 69 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States is 91/100.

Gates Foundation Trust is located in Kirkland, WA, United States. The organization was established in 2002 and has been active for 24 years.

Based on official tax filings, Gates Foundation Trust has $10.2B 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 Trust is classified as a Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Private non-operating foundation. It has $10.2B in annual revenue.

No red flags have been detected for Gates Foundation Trust. 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.

Gates Foundation Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the IRS. Visit the Gates Foundation Trust profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

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 Trust is classified as a advocacy & civil rights organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2002.

Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in United States: Gates Foundation Trust's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69/100 is below the peer average of 91/100. Its annual revenue of $10.2B is well above the peer average of $4M.

Yes, donations to Gates Foundation Trust are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 911663695, 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.

Verified against 6 official sources, last refreshed .

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

CA
Carolyn Ainslie
CFO

Officers & trustees (1)

Source: Public filings

CA
Carolyn A••••••
CFO
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Why Bill Gates's Full Microsoft Exit Shouldn't Have Come as a Surprise — Final $3.2 Billion Sale Ends Era - International Business Times UK

www.ibtimes.co.uk · · Neutral

Bill Gates Foundation fully exits Microsoft, sells final $3.2 billion stake - The Economic Times

m.economictimes.com · · Neutral

Bill & Melinda Gates Trust trims Berkshire Hathaway B stake - TipRanks

www.tipranks.com · · Neutral

Gates Trust & William H. Gates III (IIF) disclose 5.0% holding in IIF - Stock Titan

www.stocktitan.net · · Neutral

Billionaire Bill Gates Trust's Fossil Fuel Holdings Rise Despite Divestment Claims - International Business Times UK

www.ibtimes.co.uk · · Neutral

Bill Gates charity trust’s holdings in fossil fuel firms rise despite divestment claims - The Guardian

www.theguardian.com · · Neutral

Bill Gates' Foundation Trust cuts Microsoft stake by 65% — dropping to a mere $4.7 billion in its vast portfolio - Windows Central

www.windowscentral.com · · Neutral

Bill Gates Portfolio: 7 Best Stocks to Buy for 2026 | Investing - U.S. News Money

money.usnews.com · · Neutral

Bill Gates' Trust Offloads 17M Microsoft Shares and Over 2.3M Berkshire Hathaway Class B Shares in Q3 - International Business Times UK

www.ibtimes.co.uk · · Neutral

Bill Gates’ Stock Portfolio: 7 of the Biggest Bets in the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust - TIKR.com

www.tikr.com · · Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Why Bill Gates's Full Microsoft Exit Shouldn't Have Come as a Surprise — Final $3.2 Billion Sale Ends Era - Internationa
May 2026
www.ibtimes.co.uk
Bill Gates Foundation fully exits Microsoft, sells final $3.2 billion stake - The Economic Times
May 2026
m.economictimes.com
Bill & Melinda Gates Trust trims Berkshire Hathaway B stake - TipRanks
May 2026
www.tipranks.com
Gates Trust & William H. Gates III (IIF) disclose 5.0% holding in IIF - Stock Titan
Apr 2026
www.stocktitan.net
Billionaire Bill Gates Trust's Fossil Fuel Holdings Rise Despite Divestment Claims - International Business Times UK
Jan 2026
www.ibtimes.co.uk
Bill Gates charity trust’s holdings in fossil fuel firms rise despite divestment claims - The Guardian
Jan 2026
www.theguardian.com
Bill Gates' Foundation Trust cuts Microsoft stake by 65% — dropping to a mere $4.7 billion in its vast portfolio - Windo
Nov 2025
www.windowscentral.com
Bill Gates Portfolio: 7 Best Stocks to Buy for 2026 | Investing - U.S. News Money
Nov 2025
money.usnews.com
Bill Gates' Trust Offloads 17M Microsoft Shares and Over 2.3M Berkshire Hathaway Class B Shares in Q3 - International Bu
Nov 2025
www.ibtimes.co.uk
Bill Gates’ Stock Portfolio: 7 of the Biggest Bets in the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust - TIKR.com
Jul 2025
www.tikr.com
Form filed
$10160.9M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Form filed
$6534.8M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$28564.3M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$9580.0M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$2838.6M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990
Form filed
$6415.1M revenue
FY2019
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$5359.5M revenue
FY2015
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$6982.4M revenue
FY2014
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$4926.9M revenue
FY2013
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$3749.9M revenue
FY2012
PROPUBLICA

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Peer charities

Other advocacy & civil rights in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Gates Foundation Trust This page 69 $10.2 billion -
The Appeal of the Nobel Peace Laureates Foundation … 93 $700,744 82%
Epic Girl 93 $756,796 100%
Merrimack Valley Immigrant and Education Center Inc 90 $406,189 74%
Exodus Vision 90 $279,085 76%
Community Asian Theatre of the Sierra 90 $87,804 80%
Heart and Home Collaborative 90 $161,546 100%
Houston Marathon Foundation Inc 90 $417,366 97%
Benzie County Community Chest 90 $148,922 86%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Gates Foundation Trust

What is Gates Foundation Trust?
Gates Foundation Trust is a advocacy & civil rights private non-operating foundation based in Kirkland, 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 Trust founded?
Gates Foundation Trust was founded in 2002.
Who leads Gates Foundation Trust?
Carolyn Ainslie serves as CFO.
Where is Gates Foundation Trust located?
Headquartered in Kirkland, United States.
What is Gates Foundation Trust's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1B+.
Is Gates Foundation Trust trustworthy?
Gates Foundation Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69 out of 100 (Partial 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 Trust's registration number?
IRS EIN: 911663695.
What is Gates Foundation Trust's website?
http://www.gatesfoundation.org