The Gates Family Foundation operates as a philanthropic investor focused exclusively on Colorado. Their strategy centers on four key program areas: Natural Resources, Education, Community Development, and Capital projects. They deploy capital through grants and Program-Related Investments (PRIs) to support projects, ideas, and people that contribute to a more equitable, resilient, and sustainable Colorado for all. Their unique position as a long-standing family foundation allows them to act as a committed, long-term partner to communities across the state.