An external review commissioned by the Gates Foundation found no evidence of payments or criminal activities tied to Jeffrey Epstein, despite two engagements between 2011-2014. The review led to new safeguards for vetting potential donors and partners.
The Gates Foundation has commissioned an external review to assess its past engagement with Jeffrey Epstein, following the disclosure of Justice Department documents detailing Bill Gates's communications and meetings with the convicted sex offender. The review, announced in March and confirmed Wednesday, marks the foundation's most direct effort to address associations that have drawn criticism from major donor Warren Buffett, who said he is waiting to see what unfolds from the Epstein files.
The Gates Foundation announced an external review of its past ties with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and plans to cut up to 500 jobs (about 20% of staff) by 2030 to reduce costs. The foundation, with a 2026 budget of $9 billion, plans to cap operating expenses at $1.25 billion. Bill Gates is scheduled to testify before a House committee about his Epstein connections on June 10.
