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Bill Gates’ Investment Strategies for Charitable Funding
Bill Gates primarily funds the Gates Foundation through donations of Microsoft shares. As of June 2023, the foundation holds 26,191,207 Microsoft shares, valued at approximately $13.4 billion. In 2022, Gates donated $5 billion to the foundation, following a $15 billion pledge in 2021. Microsoft’s market value has increased nearly eightfold since Gates became the first centibillionaire in 1999, yet his personal wealth remains largely unchanged due to extensive philanthropic contributions.
The trust fund’s overall portfolio is valued at about $48 billion, with over 28% invested in Microsoft, 25% in Berkshire Hathaway, and 15% in Waste Management. Berkshire Hathaway holds 24,123,684 shares worth around $11.8 billion, while Waste Management has 32,234,344 shares valued at approximately $7 billion.
Microsoft’s cloud computing segment, Azure, generated $75 billion and saw a 39% year-over-year growth in fiscal Q4 2025. The company is set to invest $30 billion in capital expenditures this quarter as it seeks to expand its operations in artificial intelligence and cloud services.
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