Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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| (i) Name of supported organization | (ii) EIN | (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 10 above (see instructions)) | (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? | (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) | (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions) | |
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Calendar year
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(a) 2020 | (b) 2021 | (c) 2022 | (d) 2023 | (e) 2024 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") .. | ||||||
| 2 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf .... | ||||||
| 3 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge.. | ||||||
| 4 | Total. Add lines 1 through 3 | ||||||
| 5 | The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f) .. | ||||||
| 6 | Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. | ||||||
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
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(a) 2020 | (b) 2021 | (c) 2022 | (d) 2023 | (e) 2024 | (f) Total | |
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| 7 | Amounts from line 4.. | ||||||
| 8 | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... | ||||||
| 9 | Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.. | ||||||
| 10 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.).. | ||||||
| 11 | Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 | ||||||
Calendar year (or fiscal
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(a) 2020 | (b) 2021 | (c) 2022 | (d) 2023 | (e) 2024 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") . | ||||||
| 2 | Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose | ||||||
| 3 | Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 ..... | ||||||
| 4 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf... | ||||||
| 5 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge | ||||||
| 6 | Total. Add lines 1 through 5 | ||||||
| 7a | Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons | ||||||
| b | Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year. | ||||||
| c | Add lines 7a and 7b.. | ||||||
| 8 | Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.) | ||||||
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
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(a) 2020 | (b) 2021 | (c) 2022 | (d) 2023 | (e) 2024 | (f) Total | |
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| 9 | Amounts from line 6... | ||||||
| 10a | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. | ||||||
| b | Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975. | ||||||
| c | Add lines 10a and 10b. | ||||||
| 11 | Net income from unrelated business activities not included on line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on. | ||||||
| 12 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) .. | ||||||
| 13 | Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.).. | ||||||
| Section A - Adjusted Net Income | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Net short-term capital gain | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Other gross income (see instructions) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Add lines 1 through 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Depreciation and depletion | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Other expenses (see instructions) | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) | 8 | ||||
| Section B - Minimum Asset Amount | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): | 1 | ||||
| a | Average monthly value of securities | 1a | ||||
| b | Average monthly cash balances | 1b | ||||
| c | Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets | 1c | ||||
| d | Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) | 1d | ||||
| e |
Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI): |
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| 2 | Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Subtract line 2 from line 1d | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 0.015 of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Multiply line 5 by 0.035 | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) | 8 | ||||
| Section C - Distributable Amount | Current Year | |||||
| 1 | Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Enter 85% of line 1 | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Income tax imposed in prior year | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| Section D - Distributions | Current Year | |
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| 1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes | 1 | |
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2
Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity |
2 | |
| 3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations | 3 | |
| 4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets | 4 | |
| 5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required - provide details in Part VI) | 5 | |
| 6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions | 6 | |
| 7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6. | 7 | |
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8
Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions |
8 | |
| 9 Distributable amount for 2024 from Section C, line 6 | 9 | |
| 10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount | 10 | |
| Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) |
(i) Excess Distributions |
(ii) Underdistributions Pre-2024 |
(iii) Distributable Amount for 2024 |
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| 1 Distributable amount for 2024 from Section C, line 6 | ||||
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2
Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2024 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI).
See instructions. |
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| 3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2024: | ||||
| a From 2019....... | ||||
| b From 2020....... | ||||
| c From 2021....... | ||||
| d From 2022....... | ||||
| e From 2023....... | ||||
| fTotal of lines 3a through e | ||||
| g Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| h Applied to 2024 distributable amount | ||||
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i
Carryover from 2019 not applied (see instructions) |
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| j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from line 3f. | ||||
| 4Distributions for 2024 from Section D, line 7: | ||||
| $ | ||||
| a Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| b Applied to 2024 distributable amount | ||||
| c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from line 4. | ||||
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5
Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2024, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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6
Remaining underdistributions for 2024. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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7 Excess distributions carryover to 2025. Add lines 3j and 4c. |
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| 8 Breakdown of line 7: | ||||
| a Excess from 2020..... | ||||
| b Excess from 2021..... | ||||
| c Excess from 2022..... | ||||
| d Excess from 2023..... | ||||
| e Excess from 2024..... | ||||
| Facts And Circumstances Test |
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| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2 | TREVOR MUNDEL, CAROLYN AINSLIE, TONI HOOVER, GAGANDEEP KANG, AND HELENE MADONICK HAVE A BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP AS CURRENT OR FORMER EMPLOYEES OF THE GATES FOUNDATION WHO RECEIVED COMPENSATION DURING THE YEAR. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 4 | GATES MEDICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE AMENDED ITS ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION TO CHANGE ITS LEGAL NAME FROM BILL & MELINDA GATES MEDICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE TO GATES MEDICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 6, 2025. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 | THE SOLE MEMBER OF GATES MEDICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE IS THE GATES FOUNDATION. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A | GATES FOUNDATION, THE SOLE MEMBER OF GATES MEDICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE, HAS THE AUTHORITY TO APPOINT AND REMOVE DIRECTORS. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B | GATES FOUNDATION, THE SOLE MEMBER OF GATES MEDICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE, HAS THE AUTHORITY TO AMEND THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION, ADOPT A PLAN OF MERGER OR CONSOLIDATION, AUTHORIZE THE SALE, LEASE, OR EXCHANGE OF ALL OR SUBSTANTIALLY ALL OF THE ASSETS OF THE ORGANIZATION, AUTHORIZE THE VOLUNTARY DISSOLUTION OF THE ORGANIZATION AND ADOPTION OF A PLAN FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF THE ASSETS OF THE ORGANIZATION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S ORGANIZATIONAL DOCUMENTS. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B | THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY A THIRD-PARTY ACCOUNTANT. AFTER PREPARATION, IT IS REVIEWED IN DETAIL BY THE TREASURER OF THE INSTITUTE, AND THE TAX TEAM AND CONTROLLER OF GATES FOUNDATION, THE SOLE MEMBER OF GATES MEDICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE. A COPY OF THE FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO THE ENTIRE BOARD PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C | ALL OFFICERS, DIRECTORS AND KEY EMPLOYEES ARE CONSIDERED "COVERED PERSONS" FOR THE ORGANIZATION'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND AS SUCH, ARE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE ANY RELATIONSHIPS THAT COULD GIVE RISE TO CONFLICTS OF INTEREST INVOLVING THE ORGANIZATION. IN ADDITION, ANY TRANSACTIONS BETWEEN THE ORGANIZATION AND ANY OF THESE INDIVIDUALS (OR THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS OR AN AFFILIATED ENTITY) MUST BE DISCLOSED TO THE SECRETARY. IF THE SECRETARY HAS A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST, IT MUST BE DISCLOSED TO THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER. THE SECRETARY AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR REVIEWING THE ANNUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURES AND RESOLVING ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTERESTS THAT MAY ARISE. THE COVERED PERSON IS REQUIRED TO REFRAIN FROM USING THEIR PERSONAL INFLUENCE TO ENCOURAGE THE ORGANIZATION TO ENTER INTO THE COVERED TRANSACTION. ADDITIONALLY, THEY MUST NOT PARTICIPATE IN ANY DISCUSSIONS REGARDING THE COVERED TRANSACTIONS WITH OFFICERS, DIRECTORS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE ORGANIZATION, EXCEPT TO RESPOND TO REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION. IF THE TRANSACTION IS DEEMED TO BE REASONABLE BY THE DISINTERESTED DIRECTORS (IN THE CASE OF A CONFLICT INVOLVING A DIRECTOR OR THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER) OR CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (IN THE CASE OF A CONFLICT INVOLVING ANOTHER OFFICER OR KEY EMPLOYEE), THE ORGANIZATION MAY ENTER INTO THE TRANSACTION, AS LONG AS IT IS FAIR AND REASONABLE TO THE ORGANIZATION. SIMILAR TO THE COVERED PERSONS, ALL EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST CERTIFICATION UPON COMMENCING EMPLOYMENT AND TO UPDATE THE CERTIFICATION ANNUALLY, AND AT ANY TIME THERE IS A CHANGE THAT REQUIRES DISCLOSURE. THE HEAD OF COMPLIANCE & RISK MANAGEMENT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR REVIEWING THE CERTIFICATIONS AND ADMINISTERING AND MAINTAINING THE POLICY. THE POLICY RETAINS THAT IF AN OFFICER, DIRECTOR, OR MEMBER OF SENIOR LEADERSHIP BECOMES AWARE OF A TRANSACTION THAT COULD CAUSE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST, THEY ARE TO IMMEDIATELY DISCLOSE SUCH TO THE SECRETARY OF THE ORGANIZATION. PROCEDURES FOR RESOLVING A COVERED TRANSACTION AFTER DISCLOSURE TO THE SECRETARY REMAIN IN PLACE AS OUTLINED ABOVE. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 | THE BOARD OF THE GATES MEDICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE USES AN INDEPENDENT REVIEW, COMPARABILITY DATA AND CONTEMPORANEOUS SUBSTANTIATION TO ESTABLISH TOTAL REMUNERATION PACKAGES FOR THE CEO, OFFICERS, AND CERTAIN KEY EMPLOYEES. THE BOARD IS PRESENTED WITH STUDY DATA, REVIEWS IT TO DETERMINE REASONABLENESS, AND THEN APPROVES TOTAL REMUNERATION ACCORDINGLY. ALL SUCH OFFICER AND CERTAIN KEY EMPLOYEE TOTAL REMUNERATION PACKAGES ARE REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD ANNUALLY. THE MOST RECENT COMPENSATION STUDY FOR PURPOSES OF THIS COMPENSATION PERIOD WAS CONDUCTED BY AN INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT IN 2024. COMPARABILITY DATA IS ALSO USED TO ESTABLISH COMPENSATION PACKAGES FOR OTHER EMPLOYEES. COMPENSATION PACKAGES FOR OTHER EMPLOYEES ARE APPROVED BY THE CEO ANNUALLY, BASED ON A COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY ORIGINALLY APPROVED BY THE BOARD. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 | THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. GATES MEDICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE CONSOLIDATED WITH GATES FOUNDATION, AND THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE AT WWW.GATESFOUNDATION.ORG. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 9 | ANY OFFICER, DIRECTOR, TRUSTEE, OR KEY EMPLOYEE THAT IS OR WAS AN EMPLOYEE OF THE GATES FOUNDATION CAN BE REACHED AT THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS. FOR 2024, THIS INCLUDES TREVOR MUNDEL, CAROLYN AINSILE, TONI HOOVER, GAGANDEEP KANG, AND HELENE MADONICK: P.O. BOX 23350 SEATTLE, WA 98102 |
| FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G | OTHER FEES FOR SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 31,961,603. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 959,244. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 32,920,847. SCIENTIFIC CONSULTING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 202,703,850. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 202,703,850. OPERATIONAL ASSISTANCE: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 2,906,311. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 2,702,120. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 5,608,431. |
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