Archive · 12 Jan 2026
Bill Gates Transfers $8 Billion to Ex-Wife’s Foundation
Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates got divorced in 2021.
As part of their settlement, Bill transferred nearly $8 billion to Melinda's foundation called Pivotal Philanthropies.
This money came from a larger $12.5 billion agreement.
The foundation helps women and young people.
The transfer made the foundation one of the biggest in the US.
Instead of just giving cash, the money was put into places that help people for a long time.
This is how Bill and Melinda have always managed their money.
Bill Gates transferred $7.88 billion to Melinda French Gates’ Pivotal Philanthropies Foundation as part of their divorce settlement.
The transfer was part of a larger $12.5 billion agreement, with the entire amount now paid.
Pivotal Philanthropies Foundation's assets grew over 1,000% in 2024, reaching nearly $7.4 billion.
The foundation focuses on accelerating social progress for women and young people.
The assets were routed through charitable trusts and investment entities, consistent with the Gateses’ wealth management strategy.
- Who
- Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates
- What
- Transfer of $7.88 billion to Melinda French Gates’ foundation
- When
- After their 2021 divorce announcement
- Where
- United States
- Why
- Part of their divorce settlement and Melinda's focus on her own philanthropic initiatives
- Amount Transferred
- $7.88 billion
- Recipient
- Pivotal Philanthropies Foundation
- Foundation's Mission
- Accelerate social progress for women and young people
- Total Agreement Amount
- $12.5 billion
- Year of Divorce Announcement
- 2021
- Year of Foundation Establishment
- 2022
- Foundation's Asset Growth
- Over 1,000% increase in 2024