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Bill Gates Donates $7.88 Billion to Melinda French Gates' Foundation

Published January 10, 2026, 07:16
Bill Gates Donates $7.88 Billion to Melinda French Gates' Foundation

Bill Gates has donated $7.88 billion to the Pivotal Philanthropies Foundation, which is linked to his ex-wife, Melinda French Gates. This donation is part of a total agreement of $12.5 billion reached after their divorce five years ago. The move comes after revelations by Melinda French Gates in her book, “The Next Day,” regarding “betrayals” and Bill Gates’ relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, which led to their decision to divorce. The couple’s divorce was the most expensive on record, with Melinda receiving a settlement of $76 billion. This donation is the first specific financial detail to be made public regarding the divorce settlement.