The Gates Family Foundation[2] is one of the largest philanthropic organizations in Colorado, based in Denver.

Founded in 1946, the Foundation currently has net assets[3] of approximately $500 million.

In 2007, the Foundation paid roughly $20 million in grants, all of which went to Colorado recipients.

The source of the original endowment is the Gates Rubber Company of Denver, Colorado.

[4] In May 2022, The Gates Family Foundation announced a $200 million donation and collaboration project with the University of Colorado Anschutz.