A transfer of nearly $8 billion from Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates to a nonprofit organisation controlled by his former wife, Melinda French Gates, has been described as a significant turning point in global philanthropy, cementing French Gates’ position as an independent and influential force in charitable giving.

The development was revealed through recent tax filings reviewed by several media organisations, following an initial report by The New York Times, which outlined both the scale and recipient of the funds.

The $7.9 billion transfer forms part of a wider $12.5 billion financial arrangement agreed by Bill and Melinda French Gates in 2024. The agreement reflects a deliberate separation between the Gates Foundation and French Gates’ personal philanthropic direction, marking a clear shift in how their charitable efforts are structured and governed.

Observers say the move underscores French Gates’ growing autonomy in shaping major philanthropic initiatives, independent of the Gates Foundation, and signals a broader evolution in high-profile global giving.

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