The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is a global organization, but our roots are here 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

Partnership4Learning

We supported Partnership4Learning to assist them in their mission to provide resources and expanding opportunities for education and training.

Seattle Public Schools

We’ve provided several grants to Seattle Public Schools for a variety of initiatives, including support for professional development and the Seattle Preschool Special Education Program.

UPDATES

Students on the Move

Due to a lack of affordable housing, the U.S. has more students experiencing homelessness now than ever before. Our Director David Bley recently spoke with APM Reports about solutions that help families and keep uprooted kids in school.

August 2019 Newsletter: Are you ready?

A new school year is upon us, with educators and families preparing for another year of learning and growth. As students head back to class and families prepare for another busy fall, we have many reasons to be optimistic.