New detail emerges on how Bill Gates and ex-wife Melinda divided their billions and their charity work after divorce

He agreed to give her $12.5 billion — and much of that was done in 2024 ...

Bill Gates sends $8 billion to French Gates for charity work

Bill Gates transferred $7.9 billion to a nonprofit controlled by Melinda French Gates in late 2024, according to a recent tax filing from the charity.

Bill Gates starts wind-down of Gates Foundation, plans job cuts and approves $9 billion budget for 2026

Bill Gates has initiated steps to wind down the Gates Foundation, approving a $9 billion 2026 budget and outlining gradual ...

Bill Gates sent ex-wife Melinda $8 billion in one of the largest divorce-related payouts

In an earlier interview, Bill Gates called the divorce his 'biggest regret,' but added that he would still make the same ...
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Bill Gates Gave Billions To His Ex-Wife’s Foundation Last Year—And Merely Millions To His Own

Melinda French Gates pivoted to her women-focused foundation Pivotal Philanthropies after leaving the Gates Foundation last year, and got a very big check. Bill and Melinda Gates announced their split ...

Bill Gates Makes a Multibillion-Dollar Divorce Payout

The billionaire and philanthropist has made a nearly $8 billion payment to the private foundation of his ex-wife, Melinda French Gates, tax filings show.