Bill Gates Pledges $200B to Foundation, Set to Spend by 2045

Bill Gates orders his foundation to spend $200 billion by 2045, marking a major shift in philanthropic strategy.
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Bill Gates Pledges $200B to Foundation, Set to Spend by 2045
Bill Gates Directs Foundation to Spend $200 Billion by 2045: A Bold Philanthropic Move Bill Gates, the co-founder of Microsoft and renowned philanthropist, has made a groundbreaking decision regarding his foundation's future. In a surprising move, Gates has ordered the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to deplete its funds over the next two decades, committing to a timeline that will see the foundation’s operations wind down by 2045. With an estimated fortune of $107 billion, Gates has pledged 99% of his wealth to the foundation, forecasting over $200 billion in donations to be spent in the coming years.                     Image : Google The decision comes at a significant juncture in Gates' life. This year marks several milestones, including the 25th anniversary of the Gates Foundation, the 100th birthday of his late father who helped establish the foundation, and the 50th anniversary of Microsoft. Reflecting on these events, Gates wrote on his website, Gates Notes , “This dec…