We are committed to providing clear, timely information on our finances and grantmaking efforts. Our annual reports from 1998 to present are available at the links below.
Our 2008 annual report is now available. It includes information about both the foundation and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust, which was established in October of 2006. Learn more about the trust.
2008 Annual Report (HTML and PDF formats)
2007 Annual Report (HTML and PDF formats)
2006 Annual Report (HTML and PDF formats)
2005 Annual Report (HTML and PDF formats)
2004 Annual Report (HTML and PDF formats)
2003 Annual Report (HTML and PDF formats)
2002 Annual Report (HTML and PDF formats)
2001 Annual Report (HTML and PDF formats)
2000 Annual Report (PDF, 796 KB, 64 pages)
1999 Annual Report (PDF, 1.3 MB. 50 pages)
1998 Annual Report (PDF, 1.3 MB, 12 pages)