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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.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyGates 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.
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10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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GATES FOUNDATION TRUST is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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NeutralWhy Bill Gates's Full Microsoft Exit Shouldn't Have Come as a Surprise — Final $3.2 Billion Sale Ends Era - International Business Times UK
Bill Gates Foundation fully exits Microsoft, sells final $3.2 billion stake - The Economic Times
Bill & Melinda Gates Trust trims Berkshire Hathaway B stake - TipRanks
Gates Trust & William H. Gates III (IIF) disclose 5.0% holding in IIF - Stock Titan
Billionaire Bill Gates Trust's Fossil Fuel Holdings Rise Despite Divestment Claims - International Business Times UK
Bill Gates charity trust’s holdings in fossil fuel firms rise despite divestment claims - The Guardian
Bill Gates' Foundation Trust cuts Microsoft stake by 65% — dropping to a mere $4.7 billion in its vast portfolio - Windows Central
Bill Gates Portfolio: 7 Best Stocks to Buy for 2026 | Investing - U.S. News Money
Bill Gates' Trust Offloads 17M Microsoft Shares and Over 2.3M Berkshire Hathaway Class B Shares in Q3 - International Business Times UK
Bill Gates’ Stock Portfolio: 7 of the Biggest Bets in the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust - TIKR.com
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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