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Visit www.gatesfoundation.orgAbout 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.
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GiveRadar's verified records show Gates Foundation Trust with a partial profile, cross-referenced across 5 independent sources including the IRS.
- 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
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 5 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 96% of comparable organizations. See the sources
- 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
- government registration
- financial records (11 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- third-party accreditation
- 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 + 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. 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 $10.2B in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.
Gates Foundation Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 911663695. 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 Trust 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 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 an 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, Gates Foundation Trust 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 Trust is classified as an advocacy & civil rights organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2002.
Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in United States: 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.
Filing history
10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
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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Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (1)
Source: Public filings
1 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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10 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
Gates Foundation trust sells final $3.2B Microsoft stake - MSN
Gates Foundation trust sells final $3.2B Microsoft stake - MSN
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' 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
Bill Gates' Trust Loads Up on 2 Defensive Stocks in 4th Quarter - GuruFocus
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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
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 2 officers on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2002
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Mission statementNo self-published statement of purpose
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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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, WA, 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 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 Trust's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 911663695.
- What is Gates Foundation Trust's website?
- http://www.gatesfoundation.org