Gates Foundation to Spend $200 Billion, Shut Down by 2045 in Historic Philanthropic Move

May 08, 2025
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Summary

In a groundbreaking philanthropic move, Bill Gates announced that the Gates Foundation will spend its entire $200 billion endowment by 2045 on global initiatives like health, education, and development, marking one of the largest charitable donations in U.S. history.

Key Points

  • Bill Gates announced that his foundation will spend all its funds and wind down operations by 2045.
  • The Gates Foundation is expected to spend over $200 billion in the next 20 years on causes like health, education, and global development.
  • Gates' donation is anticipated to be the second-largest philanthropic gift in U.S. history, after Warren Buffett's.

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