Bill Gates gave $8 billion to Melinda's foundation as part of divorce settlement

Microsoft Co-founder Bill Gates donated $7.88 billion to a private foundation of Melinda French Gates as part of their divorce settlement. According to a tax filing of Pivotal Philanthropies Foundation, the money was received in 2024, making it one of the largest charitable contributions ever publicly recorded. The foundation's assets reportedly jumped by over 1,000% due to the donation.