Bill Gates said on Monday that most of the $200 billion he plans to donate over the next two decades will be aimed at helping Africa.

Bill Gates made a major announcement about his wealth and the Gates Foundation on Thursday. An Andrew Carnegie essay helped inspire his decision.

Philanthropist Bill Gates announced that he will wind down his massive charity in 20 years, doubling spending over that time to accelerate the work it hopes to achieve.

Bill Gates says he will donate 99% of his remaining tech fortune to the Gates Foundation, which will now close in 2045, earlier than previously planned. Today, that would be worth an estimated ...

Bill Gates says he will donate 99% of his remaining tech fortune to the Gates Foundation, which will now close in 2045.

Exclusive interview: Bill Gates reveals he's giving away virtually all of his wealth by 2045 Bill Gates wants to share all of his good fortune — literally.

Gates says spending down his fortune relatively quickly will help save and improve many lives now and have ripple effects in the future.

Bill Gates will shut down the Gates Foundation and give away nearly all of his personal wealth over the next 20 years, the billionaire announced on Thursday.

Bill Gates will donate 99% of his remaining tech fortune to the Gates Foundation, which will now close in 2045, earlier than previously planned. Today, that would be worth an estimated $107 billion.