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topic Social_impact • www.inc.com • Mar 13, 2026 20:35

The Real Reason Melinda French Gates Walked Away With $7.8 Billion—and Left the Gates Foundation Behind

The Real Reason Melinda French Gates Walked Away With $7.8 Billion—and Left the Gates Foundation Behind
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Bill Gates chose not to divide the Gates Foundation, instead funding Melinda’s new philanthropy with $7.8 billion in personal wealth.
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