Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is a prominent grant-making organization co-founded by Bill and Melinda Gates in 2000, headquartered in Seattle, Washington, with additional offices in Washington, D.C.; New Delhi, India; Beijing, China; and London, United Kingdom. The foundation focuses on improving global health, enhancing education, and providing support to at-risk families, particularly in the Pacific Northwest. It actively promotes strategies that assist low-income families and works towards greater equality in various sectors. The foundation is also involved in investment management, overseeing an endowment that includes a diverse portfolio primarily in public equity and fixed income markets, while excluding tobacco-related investments. Its trustees include Bill Gates, Melinda Gates, and Warren Buffett.

Carolyn Ainslie

Chief Financial Officer

Brandi Bogosian

Deputy Director, Investment Reporting

Jennifer Deger

Director of Finance and Controller

Sue Desmond-Hellmann

Chief Executive Officer

Past deals in New Jersey

Novartis

Grant in 2018
Novartis is a multinational healthcare company based in Switzerland, focused on developing innovative solutions to improve patient health worldwide. With a commitment to addressing significant health challenges, Novartis applies its expertise in science and research to discover new medicines and therapies. The company operates various divisions, including Novartis Oncology, which specializes in creating treatments for cancer and related diseases, boasting a pipeline of over 25 new molecular entities aimed at advancing patient care. Additionally, the Genomics Institute of the Novartis Research Foundation plays a crucial role in bridging basic science and drug discovery through advanced technologies and high-throughput screening. Novartis also emphasizes animal health, offering innovative medicines to improve the welfare of pets, farm animals, and fish. Overall, Novartis is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for both humans and animals through its comprehensive range of healthcare products and services.