Gates Foundation Announces 2045 Closure with Massive Pledge

Thursday, May 8, 2025, 1:20 pm

In a surprising strategic shift, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation plans to wind down by 2045, accelerating its commitment to distribute over $200 billion over the next two decades to tackle global health and poverty. The decision marks a new chapter in the foundation’s philanthropic legacy.

winbuzzer.com / Gates Foundation Sets 2045 End Date, Accelerates $200B+ Giving Pledge

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has announced plans to close by 2045, accelerating spending to over $200 billion in the next 20 years to tackle global health and poverty amid declining international aid. The post Gates Foundation Sets 2045 End Date, Accelerates $200B+ Giving Pledge appeared…

techcrunch.com / Bill Gates tells his foundation to spend it all by 2045

The Gates Foundation is expected to spend $200 billion over the next 20 years to support causes related to health and human development.

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