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Melinda French Gates

Melinda French Gates

Melinda French Gates (#71)

  • $ 30 B
  • Microsoft
  • United States
  • F
  • 61 Years

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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Achievements

Career Highlights

A snapshot of the defining milestones, leadership decisions, and breakthroughs that shaped Melinda French Gates’s rise and global influence.

  • #13   Power Women (2025)
  • #33   Forbes 400 (2025)
  • #58   Billionaires (2025)

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

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

Current Net Worth: $30.3B (February 5, 2026)

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