JUST IN: Bill Gates Reveals the Surprising Amount His Three Children Will Inherit from His $100 Billion Fortune Upon His Death

Bill Gates Reveals How Much of His $100 Billion Fortune His Three Children Will Inherit — and It’s Less Than You’d Expect

Despite being one of the wealthiest people on the planet, Bill Gates has made it clear that his three children won’t be inheriting the bulk of his $100 billion fortune. In a recent interview, the Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist revealed that each of his children — Jennifer, Rory, and Phoebe Gates — will receive only a small portion of his massive wealth upon his death.

The reason? Gates believes in the power of self-sufficiency and wants his children to forge their own paths rather than rely on inherited wealth.

“I definitely think leaving kids massive amounts of money is not a favor to them,” Gates has said in the past. That philosophy hasn’t changed. According to reports, each of his children is expected to inherit around $10 million, a figure that may seem substantial to most but represents a tiny fraction — less than 1% — of Gates’ total net worth.

The majority of Gates’ fortune will continue to be funneled into the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, one of the world’s largest private charitable foundations, which focuses on global health, education, and poverty alleviation. Gates has long emphasized his commitment to philanthropy, even pledging to give away most of his wealth through the Giving Pledge, a campaign he co-founded with Warren Buffett.

While $10 million might not make them billionaires, Gates’ children won’t be left struggling. In addition to receiving top-tier educations and support in pursuing their interests, they’ve grown up in a household that values hard work, responsibility, and giving back.

This approach to wealth and parenting has sparked debate over the years, with some praising Gates for trying to prevent entitlement and others questioning whether it’s too extreme. But for Gates, the answer is simple: “It’s not a disservice to have your kids experience some sense that their own work is what drives their success.”

In an age when massive wealth often leads to equally massive inheritances, Gates’ stance remains a powerful statement — one that continues to redefine what it means to leave behind a legacy.