Families of Philanthropy Profiles Gat - Hew

Family: The Bill Gates Family.

Foundations: The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation started in 1999, under the guidance of Bill and Melinda Gates.

Mission: Every life has equal value.

Major Causes: Global development, global Health, and the United States encompass causes championed by the Gates family.

Other Contributions: The Gates Family contributes to the United Negro College Fund, Knowledgeworks Foundation, The GAVI Alliance, National Council of Culture & Arts, and Save the Children, Saving Newborn Lives.

Family: The J. Paul Getty Family.

Foundations: J. Paul Getty established The Getty Trust and Foundation.

Mission: The Getty Foundation provides support to institutions and individuals in Los Angeles and throughout the world, funding a diverse range of projects that promote the understanding and conservation of the visual arts.

Major Causes: Research, education, J. Paul Getty Museum, the Getty Conservation Institute, Family: The William Hewlett Family.

Foundations: The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation began in 1996 under the guidance of William, Flora and their son Walter.

Mission: To use the Foundation's resources effectively to support education, culture, and the performing arts, and to address serious social and environmental problems facing society.

Major Causes: Public Policy, Performing Arts, Community, U.S. Latin American Relations, Education, and Environment .

Other Contributions: The Foundation also supports the improvement of wetlands in western North America.