Largest beneficiaries of the Gates Foundation

Since 1994, the Gates Foundation—along with its earlier versions, including the William H. Gates Foundation and the Gates Learning Foundation—has committed over $93 billion in grants to tackle global health and development challenges. Its largest investments have supported vaccine access, disease eradication, agricultural innovation, and academic research, with organizations like GAVI, WHO, and major universities among the top recipients.

As Bill Gates plans to close the foundation by 2045, the focus is shifting toward ensuring that this unprecedented philanthropic effort leaves a lasting legacy. With just two decades left, the foundation is accelerating its mission to drive systemic change and empower institutions that can sustain progress long after its doors close.