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.
