Washington state is our home
We believe everyone in Washington state should have access to the opportunities they need to design the future they want. We work at the local, regional, and state level to help make that a reality.
Our story
Our support for communities across Washington state dates back to 2000, when Bill and Melinda launched the foundation.
Our mission
Everyone should have access to the opportunities they need to design the future they want. That belief drives our work in Washington state.
What we do
We work with local and regional partners to help students see a clear path to success after high school.
Washington’s students have big aspirations
Most high school students in Washington want to enroll in college or a career training program after graduation. They need help getting there.
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Learning from the Ground Up: Growing education pathways in Washington state
Nearly 90% of high school students in Washington state say they want to continue their education after graduation — but only half of them do. Working together to close the gap, Angela Jones, director of the Gates Foundation's Washington State team, and Barb Richey, VP of University Advancement at Eastern Washington University, share a mission to increase access to postsecondary education and drive impactful change for Washington's students.
February 2025: The word of the year
How Gates Foundation partners are working to build community in Washington state.
November 2024: Reflecting on the power of collaboration
Collaboration that engages students, community members, and K-12 and higher education partners is showing what’s possible in Washington state.
October 2024: Supporting WA’s Latino students
The Gates Foundation reflects on Hispanic Heritage Month and the role we can all play in Washington state to support Latino students and communities.
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