On 4/23/06, Anthony DiPierro wikilegal@inbox.org wrote:
I thought the Gates Foundation *was* a 501(c)(3) organization. I could be wrong about that, though. Either way, a 501(c)(3) can be a private foundation *or* a public charity.
Just checked with Guidestar (I'd give a link, but you need a free account to see the information). The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation "is a 501(c)(3) Private Nonoperating Foundation."
Anthony