Jennifer Katharine Gates’s net worth

Jennifer Katharine Gates Net Worth: $20 Million

Jennifer Katherine Gates is one of the three children of the richest man in the world Bill Gates and Melinda Gates. She has an estimated net worth of around $20 million. In 2015, Katherine bought a $1 million horse named Pepperpot. In 2012, Bill spent $1 million for a rented mansion close to an equestrian festival, so that Jennifer can easily practice and compete in the festival. Reportedly, the Gates family owns several million worth equestrian properties and numerous costly horses. Professionally, Jennifer is aspiring equestrians and environmentalist. Since 2015, she has been working as "Equine Welfare Ambassador" for  American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

Respected Family

Jennifer's father Bill Gates previously held the positions of chairman, CEO and chief software architect at Microsoft. Furthermore, he was the largest individual shareholder of the company until May 2014.  Her mother, Melinda Gates is a businesswoman and philanthropist and co-founder of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Nonetheless, Melinda also used to work at Microsoft as a project manager before running the foundation. Katherine's grandfather from the father side is is none other than William H. Gates Sr, a famous lawyer.  Nevertheless, her paternal grandmother, Mary Maxwell Gates used to serve on the board of directors for First Interstate BancSystem and the United Way. Likewise, her father’s maternal grandfather is JW Maxwell, a national bank president. From her mother side, she is a granddaughter of aerospace engineer Raymond Joseph French Jr. and homemaker Elaine Agnes Amerland.

Personal Life

Jennifer Katharine Gates was born in Bellevue, Washington on December 26. 1996. Jennifer grew up with other two siblings, namely, Rory John Gates and Phoebe Adele Gates. Katherine is currently pursuing Bachelor of Science at Standford University. She will graduate in the year 2018. The Gates family are against spoiling their children. Both Jennifer and Rory were restricted from using mobile phones until age 13. Likewise, Bill has decided to donate most of his wealth to philanthropy. The kids will only get around $20 million each.