The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is a global philanthropy, but our roots are in the Pacific Northwest, where the Gates family has lived for generations. Here at home, we invest in improving education from preschool through college, preventing family homelessness, and strengthening community engagement, in order to ensure that every child has a chance to reach their full potential, regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, or family income.

FEATURED GRANT

Teacher Tech Project

Ask-A-Teacher Help Desks and Resource Guides for the top 5 learning platforms, plus instructional modules to help teachers take their in-person practices online. By Washington teachers, for Washington teachers.

Washington Census Equity Fund

The foundation is providing $750,000 to support 77 grantees across 83 grants, working in 36 of Washington’s 39 counties to reach historically hard-to-count communities.

UPDATES

Stepping Down: David Bley’s Statement

After 14 years, David Bley has decided to step down as Director of the Pacific Northwest team at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Read his full statement here.

COVID-19 Response

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has provided over $5 million to local response efforts in Washington state, plus technical assistance from current and former employees, on top of our regular investments in education, housing and homelessness, and strengthening the nonprofit sector.