About
Cascade Asset Management, founded in 1994, specializes in long-term, fundamental investment management across a diversified portfolio of asset classes and global markets. The firm manages the assets of the Gates Foundation Trust, providing capital to support the Gates Family’s philanthropic initiatives while remaining independent from the foundation’s grantmaking and operational activities. Cascade’s disciplined, horizon-focused strategy delivers steady returns that align with the Trust’s mission to advance global health and education. Its unique partnership model ensures that investment decisions are made solely to preserve and grow the Trust’s resources, allowing the Gates Foundation to focus on impact without influence over portfolio choices.
