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Melinda French Gates was married to Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates for 27 years.
She is one of the world's richest women, and spends much of her time and wealth on philanthropic endeavors.
Her main legacy is the money she has given away in the form of charitable works through the Bill and Melinda Gates foundation.
She has spoken in interviews about the painful end of her marriage to Bill Gates.
Selected Grant News Headlines
A customized collection of grant news from foundations and the federal government from around the Web.
Imagining Tuition-Free Jewish Day Schools 
In the U.S., only about 20% of Jewish school-age children attend day schools.90% of those students attend Orthodox schools, according to a 2018-2019 census.Jewish day schools are often prohibitively...more
In the U.S., only about 20% of Jewish school-age children attend day schools.90% of those students attend Orthodox schools, according to a 2018-2019 census.Jewish day schools are often prohibitively...more
Five Regional Women's Foundations to Know 
The Chicago Foundation for Women was launched in 1985 by four of Chicago's philanthropic leaders.The Women's Foundation of the South seeks to build partnerships with those closest to issues within...more
The Chicago Foundation for Women was launched in 1985 by four of Chicago's philanthropic leaders.The Women's Foundation of the South seeks to build partnerships with those closest to issues within...more
Outer Banks Forever Seeks Next Director 
Outer Banks Forever is the official nonprofit partner of Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site and Wright Brothers National Memorial.The Director will operate with a...more
Outer Banks Forever is the official nonprofit partner of Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site and Wright Brothers National Memorial.The Director will operate with a...more
The Our Fund Foundation Welcomes 10 New Members to Its Board of Directors 
A former estate planning attorney, Chasen has served on the national boards of Lambda Legal and SAGE.Colgate Darden has a decades-long commitment to LGBTQ+ advocacy and philanthropy.Jessica Lam, a...more
A former estate planning attorney, Chasen has served on the national boards of Lambda Legal and SAGE.Colgate Darden has a decades-long commitment to LGBTQ+ advocacy and philanthropy.Jessica Lam, a...more
Rccf Shares Highlights From 2024
Foundation: Ripley County Community Foundation
Ripley Youth Outreach (RYO) focused on promoting education in all aspects of philanthropy in local youth.The Ripley County Endowment for the Arts supported local art organizations creating...more
Foundation: Ripley County Community Foundation
Ripley Youth Outreach (RYO) focused on promoting education in all aspects of philanthropy in local youth.The Ripley County Endowment for the Arts supported local art organizations creating...more
Grant Equips Multicare to Do More For Sexual Assault Survivors 
Grant equips MultiCare to do more for sexual assault survivors- MultiCare Vitals Victims often turn to their local emergency department for immediate help.Most nurses are under-trained when it comes...more
Grant equips MultiCare to do more for sexual assault survivors- MultiCare Vitals Victims often turn to their local emergency department for immediate help.Most nurses are under-trained when it comes...more
Aphorism Foundation 
The Aphorism Foundation makes grants to select schools and research institutions with which Hoffman has a personal connection or interest.In 2016, Hoffman made a $20 million pledge to Chan-Zuckerberg...more
The Aphorism Foundation makes grants to select schools and research institutions with which Hoffman has a personal connection or interest.In 2016, Hoffman made a $20 million pledge to Chan-Zuckerberg...more
Philanthropic Leaders Establish Multi-Million Dollar Maui Recovery Funders Collaborative
Foundation: Weinberg Foundation
The HawaiE"i Community Foundation, Kaiser Permanente and Maui United Way today announced the formation of the Maui Recovery Funders Collaborative.The network is designed to support communities...more
Foundation: Weinberg Foundation
The HawaiE"i Community Foundation, Kaiser Permanente and Maui United Way today announced the formation of the Maui Recovery Funders Collaborative.The network is designed to support communities...more
Community Foundation For Palm Beach and Martin Counties Announces New Pac Members 
The Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties Announces New PAC Members.The foundation leads partnerships with donors, nonprofit organizations, and community members to solve the...more
The Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties Announces New PAC Members.The foundation leads partnerships with donors, nonprofit organizations, and community members to solve the...more
How Local Nonprofits Work to Assist Newcomers Fleeing Conflict Worldwide
Foundation: Lilly Endowment
In the past five years, official resettlement agencies locally have resettled 2,200 refugees from places of conflict around the world to Henrico County.The UNHCR's most recent report counted 117.31...more
Foundation: Lilly Endowment
In the past five years, official resettlement agencies locally have resettled 2,200 refugees from places of conflict around the world to Henrico County.The UNHCR's most recent report counted 117.31...more
Social Entrepreneurship
Spotlight
Social Entrepreneurs Who Don’t Self-Define as Social Entrepreneurs
Village Capital announced the winners of the $50,000 prize awarded to social entrepreneurs who don’t “self-define as social entrepreneurs”. The winners didn’t start out thinking of themselves as social enterprises.
