401(k)
2024 plan-year 401(k) DOL Form 5500

BILL & MELINDA GATES FOUNDATION SHARING RETIREMENT PLAN

ERISA Form 5500 plan record drawn from DOL EBSA — verify with linked source filings below.

GATES FOUNDATION

This 401(k) plan holds $680M in total assets and serves 1,926 participants as of 2024. It is sponsored by GATES FOUNDATION in Washington. The plan reported positive net income of $101M for the year.

Total Assets (2023)
$680M
Participants
1,926
State
Industry
Other Services

What the Filing Says About BILL & MELINDA GATES FOUNDATION SHARING RETIREMENT PLAN

BILL & MELINDA GATES FOUNDATION SHARING RETIREMENT PLAN is a 401(k) retirement plan sponsored by GATES FOUNDATION, headquartered in Washington. As of the 2024 Form 5500 filing, the plan reports $680M in total end-of-year assets and covers 1,926 participants across the Other Services industry. The sponsor's EIN on file with the U.S. Department of Labor is 562618866, and the plan has been effective since 1997-06-01. Its filing status is currently FILING RECEIVED.

Year over year, total assets moved from $579M at the beginning of 2024 to $680M at year-end — a gain of 17.4%. Net assets (after liabilities) closed the year at $680M, with reported net income of $101M driven by investment returns, contributions received, and benefit payments during the period. These figures reflect what the plan administrator certified on Schedule H or Schedule I of the Form 5500 annual return and can be compared against 2 prior plan-year filings from the same sponsor shown below.

Asset totals and participant counts reflect a single plan year snapshot and can change materially with market conditions, plan mergers, or workforce changes. Fields such as "net income" include both realized investment performance and contribution/distribution flows — a single-year figure does not by itself indicate plan health or participant outcomes. This page summarizes public DOL disclosures for research and educational purposes only and is not retirement, tax, legal, or financial advice. Before making decisions about your own retirement benefits or evaluating an employer's plan, verify the underlying filing directly via the DOL EFAST2 system and consult a qualified professional.

Financial Summary (2023)

Total Assets (Beginning of Year)$579M
Total Assets (End of Year)$680M
Net Assets (End of Year)$680M
Net Income$101M
Plan Type401(k)
Employer EIN562618866
Plan Effective Date1997-06-01
Filing StatusFILING RECEIVED

Sponsor Plan History (GATES FOUNDATION)

Year Plans Participants Total Assets
2022 2 3,193 $687M
2023 2 3,470 $857M
2024 2 3,852 $1.0B

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is in the BILL & MELINDA GATES FOUNDATION SHARING RETIREMENT PLAN?
As of the 2024 Form 5500 filing, BILL & MELINDA GATES FOUNDATION SHARING RETIREMENT PLAN holds $680M in total assets with 1,926 participants. It is sponsored by GATES FOUNDATION.
What type of plan is BILL & MELINDA GATES FOUNDATION SHARING RETIREMENT PLAN?
BILL & MELINDA GATES FOUNDATION SHARING RETIREMENT PLAN is a 401(k) plan. It has been effective since 1997-06-01. The plan is filed with the U.S. Department of Labor under EIN 562618866.
Who sponsors the BILL & MELINDA GATES FOUNDATION SHARING RETIREMENT PLAN?
BILL & MELINDA GATES FOUNDATION SHARING RETIREMENT PLAN is sponsored by GATES FOUNDATION, located in Washington. The sponsor's EIN is 562618866 and the plan operates in the Other Services industry.
How did BILL & MELINDA GATES FOUNDATION SHARING RETIREMENT PLAN perform in 2024?
BILL & MELINDA GATES FOUNDATION SHARING RETIREMENT PLAN grew by 17.4% during 2024, moving from $579M to $680M in total assets. Net income was $101M.
Where can I find official filings for BILL & MELINDA GATES FOUNDATION SHARING RETIREMENT PLAN?
Official Form 5500 filings for BILL & MELINDA GATES FOUNDATION SHARING RETIREMENT PLAN are available through the U.S. Department of Labor's EFAST2 system. Search by EIN 562618866 or plan name at efast.dol.gov.
How does BILL & MELINDA GATES FOUNDATION SHARING RETIREMENT PLAN compare to other plans?
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Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA), Form 5500 public disclosure dataset. Plan year 2024.

Source: DOL EFAST2 filing system (efast.dol.gov) — original filing retrieval by EIN 562618866.

Reference: IRS Publication 560 — Retirement Plans for Small Business, contribution-limit rules.

Reference: IRS Publication 590-B — Distributions from IRAs, RMD rules under SECURE Act 2.0.

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