The Gates Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to fighting poverty, disease, and inequity around the world. Founded by Bill and Melinda Gates in 2000, the foundation has become one of the world's largest private philanthropic organizations, with a $75.2 billion endowment as of 2024. The foundation focuses on global health, education, and poverty alleviation, working in over 100 countries to improve lives through innovative solutions and partnerships.

Its mission is guided by the belief that every life has equal value, aiming to help people lead healthy, productive lives.