Mrs. Gates and her husband, Bill, are at the head of the world鈥檚 wealthiest private foundation, which invests in a wide variety of charitable project targeting poverty, public health, and education. In 2010 alone, the foundation donated $2.5 billion to various projects. Bill Gates is No. 10 on this year鈥檚 list of most powerful people, which includes both genders.
In 2010, Melinda Gates was No. 27 on the women鈥檚 list.