Gates Philanthropy Partners
THE MISSION OF GATES PHILANTHROPY PARTNERS IS TO WORK IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE GATES FOUNDATION AND PHILANTHROPISTS TO PROMOTE GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT, GLOBAL HEALTH, AND U.S. EDUCATION THROUGH GRANTMAKING AND THE DIRECT CONDUCT OF CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$85.5M
-26.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.9M
-89.5% YoY
Grant Count
3
-25.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$633K
-86.0% YoY
About Gates Philanthropy Partners
Based on IRS filings
Gates Philanthropy Partners is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SEATTLE, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $85.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $1.9M. Net investment income was $339K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $85,487,717 | $116,246,113 | $22,461,718 |
| Revenue | $20,676,943 | $132,373,771 | $15,596,376 |
| Expenses | $64,090,106 | $41,642,801 | $31,922,284 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $338,677 | $27,133 | $31,118 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
38 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from Gates Philanthropy Partners
Combating COVID-19 Fund
GATES PHILANTHROPY PARTNERS
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Empowerment and Opportunity Fund
GATES PHILANTHROPY PARTNERS
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Frontiers: HIV and Sickle-Cell Disease
GATES PHILANTHROPY PARTNERS
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include United States Fund for Unicef ($1,150,005), University of Washington Foundation ($500,000), Menlo Education Research Llc ($250,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON FOUNDATION SEATTLE, WA | HIV FRONTIERS & SICKLE CELL DISEASE | $500,000 |
| MENLO EDUCATION RESEARCH LLC MENLO PARK, CA | U.S. EDUCATION | $250,000 |
| UNITED STATES FUND FOR UNICEF NEW YORK, NY | POLIO ERADICATION | $1,150,005 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALLAN GOLSTON | BOARD CHAIR (END 6/2024), DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| GARGEE GHOSH | BOARD CHAIR (START 6/2024), DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ROBERT ROSEN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (END 6/2024) | 3 | — |
| LISA JOHNSEN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KEITH MATTHEWS | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| JENNIFER DEGER | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| STEVE DAVIS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (START 8/2024) | 3 | — |
| JONATHAN CASTRODALE | FORMER TREASURER | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gates Philanthropy Partners?
Gates Philanthropy Partners is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SEATTLE, WA. It holds $85.5M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Gates Philanthropy Partners?
As of 2024, Gates Philanthropy Partners holds $85.5M in total assets with $20.7M in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $1.9M in 2024.
Where does Gates Philanthropy Partners operate?
Gates Philanthropy Partners has awarded grants in California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, Washington.
What size grants does Gates Philanthropy Partners award?
In 2024, Gates Philanthropy Partners awarded 3 grants totaling $1.9M — an average of about $633K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Gates Philanthropy Partners's EIN?
Gates Philanthropy Partners's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-3290897. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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