Bill Gates Net Worth

According to Forbes, Bill Gates's net worth is approximately $107 billion as of 2025. Remarkably, he has given away over $59 billion through the Gates Foundation — had he kept it all, he'd likely be worth $200B+.

Gates owns less than 2% of Microsoft's outstanding shares today. He has systematically sold and donated Microsoft stock since the late 1990s. Most of his wealth is now managed through Cascade Investment, a diversified portfolio including Canadian National Railway, John Deere, Waste Management, and other holdings.

Gates has donated over $59 billion to philanthropic causes, primarily through the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The Foundation focuses on global health (malaria, polio, vaccines), education, and poverty. It's the largest private charitable foundation in the world.

No. Gates held the title of world's richest person for most of the period from 1995 to 2017, but has been surpassed by Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Bernard Arnault, and Mark Zuckerberg. His massive charitable giving accounts for much of the difference — he's given away more than $59 billion.

Cascade Investment, managed by Michael Larson, holds a diversified portfolio including large stakes in Canadian National Railway, John Deere, Republic Services, Waste Management, Ecolab, and significant farmland holdings. Gates is reportedly the largest private farmland owner in America with roughly 270,000 acres.

Gates owns approximately 270,000 acres of farmland across 19+ states, making him the largest private farmland owner in America. The land is primarily used for commodity crop farming. This represents a small fraction of his net worth but has drawn significant public attention.