28. Philanthropy
is also important to Gates
Set up in 2000 by Mr. Gates and his wife Melinda, the
foundation has a $28.8 billion endowment and is
dedicated to promoting greater equality in global
health and learning.
29. Endowment of $28.8 billion.
$3.6 billion to organizations working in global health
$2 billion to improve learning opportunities
$477 million to community projects in the Pacific
Northwest
$488 million to special projects and annual giving
campaigns.
Supports work in more than 100 countries.