Gates Philanthropy Partners is located in Seattle, WA. The organization was established in 2015. According to its NTEE Classification (T20) the organization is classified as: Private Grantmaking Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Gates Philanthropy Partners is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Gates Philanthropy Partners generated $15.6m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 23.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $31.9m during the year ending 12/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2019, Gates Philanthropy Partners has awarded 47 individual grants totaling $50,947,556. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
GRANTMAKING & CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES TO PROMOTE GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT, GLOBAL HEALTH & EDUCATION
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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COMBATING COVID-19: CONTROLLING COVID-19 MEANS GETTING VACCINES TO EVERYONE, EVERYWHERE, WHILE MEETING BASIC HUMAN NEEDS SUCH AS ACCESS TO MEDICAL OXYGEN AND EXPEDITING INNOVATIONS IN TESTING AND TREATMENT. FUNDING WAS DIRECTED TO GRANTEE PARTNERS ON THE FRONT LINES WHO TRAINED HEALTH WORKERS, PROVIDED COMMUNITIES WITH ACCESS TO CARE, AND DELIVERED LIFESAVING TOOLS INCLUDING DIAGNOSTICS AND VACCINES. GRANTEES ALSO SUPPORTED RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT TO RAPIDLY IDENTIFY NEW INNOVATIONS INCLUDING THERAPEUTICS.
GATES PHILANTHROPY PARTNERS (GPP) LEVERAGES THE DEEP PROGRAMMATIC EXPERTISE AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFRASTRUCTURE OF ITS SOLE MEMBER, BILL & MELINDA GATES FOUNDATION (THE FOUNDATION), TO DEPLOY DONOR CONTRIBUTIONS TO SUPPORT STRONG, EXISTING FOUNDATION-FUNDED PROJECTS WHERE ADDITIONAL FUNDS CAN ACHIEVE IMMEDIATE IMPACT. GPP PROJECTS FOCUS ON CORE THEMES OF THE FOUNDATION, SUCH AS ELIMINATING DISEASES, CUTTING CHILDHOOD DEATHS IN HALF, ACCELERATING PROGRESS FOR WOMEN AND GIRLS, AND FURTHERING INNOVATION IN US EDUCATION. BY LEVERAGING THE FOUNDATION'S PROGRAM AND FINANCIAL EXPERTISE, GPP CAN EVALUATE PROJECT OUTCOMES, ANALYZE IMPACT, AND MEASURE PROGRESS IN AN EFFORT TO END INEQUITY AND IMPROVE THE LIVES OF THE WORLD'S POOREST PEOPLE. GPP'S APPROACH TO GRANTMAKING EMPHASIZES COLLABORATION, INNOVATION, EVALUATION, AND, MOST IMPORTANTLY, RESULTS.
GLOBAL HEALTH INNOVATION: OUR GLOBAL HEALTH WORK IS ABOUT TACKLING PREVENTABLE DISEASES THAT IMPERIL THE LIVES OF PEOPLE IN THE POOREST PARTS OF THE WORLD. OUR GRANTS IN GLOBAL HEALTH INNOVATION ACCELERATE SCIENCE - THE DISCOVERY, DEVELOPMENT, AND DELIVERY OF VACCINES, DRUGS, AND DIAGNOSTICS - TO PREVENT AND TREAT NEGLECTED DISEASES AND SAVE LIVES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Connie Collingsworth Director & Board Chair | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Allan Golston Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Lisa Johnsen Director & Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Robert Rosen Executive Director | Officer | 3 | $0 |
Jonathan Castrodale Treasurer | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Pivot Lab Llc Content And Creative Services | 12/30/21 | $336,853 |
Geneva Global Inc Strategy Execution | 12/30/21 | $208,699 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $424,517 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $15,140,151 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $15,564,668 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $31,118 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $15,596,376 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $2,051,179 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $29,375,809 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $13,816 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $33,098 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $408,151 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $15,910 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $31,922,284 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $22,461,718 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $22,461,718 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $368 |
Grants payable | $150,000 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $150,368 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,447,674 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $19,863,676 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $22,461,718 |
Over the last fiscal year, Gates Philanthropy Partners has awarded $1,800,000 in support to 5 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA PURPOSE: DEVELOPMENT OF SOLUTIONS TO IMPROVE GLOBAL HEALTH; RESEARCH AND LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES | $100,000 |
THE URBAN INSTITUTE PURPOSE: U.S. ECONOMIC MOBILITY & OPPORTUNITY | $800,000 |
VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: DEVELOPMENT OF SOLUTIONS TO IMPROVE GLOBAL HEALTH; RESEARCH AND LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES | $550,000 |
REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT BERKELEY PURPOSE: DEVELOPMENT OF SOLUTIONS TO IMPROVE GLOBAL HEALTH; RESEARCH AND LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES | $100,000 |
PANORAMA GLOBAL PURPOSE: GLOBAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT PUBLIC AWARENESS AND ANALYSIS | $250,000 |