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Melinda French Gates

Melinda French Gates

Melinda French Gates (#65)

Global Rank #65
Country Rank #29
Country United States

Melinda French Gates is listed among the world billionaires tracked by Iconic Billionaires.

  • $ 35 B
  • Microsoft
  • United States
  • F
  • 62 Years

Snapshot

Quick Facts

Global Rank #65
Country Rank #29
Net Worth $34.6B
Previous Worth $34.6B
Worth Change +$0.0B
Country United States
Industry Microsoft
Age 62 Years
Gender F
Worth As Of May 4, 2026
Last Refreshed 04 Sep 2026, 12:00 AM
Residence Seattle, Washington
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Personal Stats

Age 62
Source Of Wealth Microsoft
Self Made Score 2
Philanthropy Score 5
Residence Seattle, Washington
Citizenship United States
Marital Status Divorced
Children 3
Education Master of Business Administration, Fuqua School of Business; Bachelor of Arts/Science, Duke University
Net Worth Change +$0.0B +0.0% from previous worth
Previous Net Worth $34.6B
Current Net Worth $34.6B

Worth as of May 4, 2026

About Me

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. French Gates did not give a reason for leaving the Gates Foundation; however, Bill and Melinda Gates divorced in 2021. Forbes estimates her settlement from the 2021 divorce was $25 billion. French Gates has doubled down on her previous commitment to support women's and girls' rights, announcing in 2024 a $1 billion donation through 2026 to the cause. French Gates also aims to close the funding gap for female founders through her investing, advocacy and philanthropic firm Pivotal Ventures.

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Did You Know?

French Gates was one of a small number of women working at Microsoft when she joined the company in 1987.

She majored in computer science and economics at Duke University and then got her MBA degree at Duke.

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Net Worth Growth Over Time

Tracking Melinda French Gates's net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.

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Current Net Worth: $34.6B (May 4, 2026)

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