Power Givers

These donors blend generosity with thoughtful activism to make contributions that count

Bill & Melinda Gates

Bill and Melinda Gates

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Cause: Eradicating disease. As the wealthiest man in the world, Gates, aided by his wife, has had as much impact on philanthropy as he has had on computing. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has allocated billions for research on neglected diseases.

Impact: The foundation has inspired new research that promises to significantly reduce the debilitating impact of disease in developing countries.

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