Melinda French Gates[2] (born Melinda Ann French; August 15, 1964) is an American philanthropist. Born and raised in Dallas, Texas, she was educated at Ursuline Academy of Dallas, Duke University, …

Along with her husband, Melinda Gates initiated her charitable endeavors in 1994, largely at the behest of Bill’s father, William H. Gates, but also from the example of Bill’s mother, a devoted philanthropist …

3 days ago · Melinda French Gates Received Billions From an Old Flame The gift went to Pivotal Ventures, her philanthropy expanding women’s influence.

1 day ago · Melinda French Gates got her start at Microsoft because an IBM hiring manager told her to turn down its job offer—’It dumbfounded me’

5 days ago · Melinda French Gates is one of the most powerful women in philanthropy. In 2024, she resigned as co-chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation after a nearly 24-year run.

Feb 4, 2025 · Melinda French Gates is a tech-savvy business woman, devoted mother and billionaire with a pledge to and passion for giving. And though she first made a name for herself alongside her …

May 28, 2024 · Melinda French Gates says she's leaving the foundation she cofounded with her ex-husband, Bill Gates, to focus on philanthropy for women and girls.

Apr 30, 2025 · US businesswoman and philanthropist Melinda Gates speaks during the Generation Equality Forum in Paris on June 30, 2021. Billionaire philanthropist and investor Melinda French …

May 13, 2024 · Melinda French Gates is stepping down from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, three years after announcing her separation from Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates.

As co-chair of the world’s largest private charitable foundation, Melinda Gates is one of the most powerful women in philanthropy. Co-founder of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, she is not only …