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Bill Gates' Philanthropic Empire Grows to $100B in Donations
23 Oct
Summary
- Bill Gates, Microsoft co-founder, worth $106B
- Gates Foundation has donated over $100B in 25 years
- Microsoft stock accounts for 27% of Gates Foundation's portfolio
As of October 23rd, 2025, Bill Gates, the co-founder of Microsoft, has an estimated net worth of $106 billion, making him the 18th richest person in the world. After stepping down as Microsoft's CEO 25 years ago, Gates has focused his efforts on his charitable organization, the Gates Foundation Trust.
The mission of the Gates Foundation is to "create a world where every person has the opportunity to live a healthy, productive life." Over the past 25 years, the foundation has donated more than $100 billion to tackle global issues. This philanthropic work has been fueled by Gates' ongoing donations of Microsoft shares, which account for 27% of the foundation's portfolio.
Under the leadership of CEO Satya Nadella, Microsoft has undergone a remarkable transformation, becoming a cloud computing and artificial intelligence powerhouse. In the second quarter of 2025, Microsoft Azure was the world's second-largest cloud infrastructure provider, controlling 20% of the market and growing 34% year-over-year. The company's cloud revenue now accounts for 39% of its total revenue, making it the fastest-growing segment.
The Gates Foundation's substantial investment in Microsoft has allowed the tech giant to continue innovating and expanding its reach, ultimately supporting the foundation's mission of improving lives around the world.
