Foundation profile
Gates Family Foundation
Private foundation · Denver, CO · gatesfamilyfoundation.org
Accepts applications
Grants (last 3 years)
360
Total given (last 3 years)
$37.3M
Median grant
$25k
Range
$2k – $20M
Giving by year
Total grants paid per tax year, as reported to the IRS.
Where the money goes
Causes
Education fund · 64%Land conservation · 3%Parks and playgrounds · 3%Education · 2%Education support · 2%
States
ColoradoCaliforniaDistrict of ColumbiaMontanaTexas
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