Since its inception, the foundation has made $77.6 billion total of grant payments.
Melinda French Gates announced her resignation from the Bill and Melinda French Gates Foundation and her plans to “commit” to her own philanthropic work.
In an Instagram post on Monday, the philanthropist, activist, best-selling author and mother shared that she has decided to step down from her role as the co-chair of the foundation, noting that her last day of work will be June 7.
“This is not the decision I came to lightly,” Melinda French Gates explained in the caption. “I am immensely proud of the foundation that Bill and I built together and of the extraordinary work it is doing to address inequities around the world. I care deeply about the foundation team, our partners around the world, and everyone who is touched by its work.
