Melinda Gates

Melinda French Gates, born Melinda Ann French, has achieved a level of philanthropic influence that few can rival. As co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, she has directed billions of dollars toward global health, poverty alleviation, and educational initiatives. One might say she's pretty good at giving money away.

Her career at Microsoft in the 1980s and 90s, where she worked on multimedia products and rose to general manager, put her in the orbit of one Bill Gates. Their subsequent marriage, and the creation of their eponymous foundation, cemented her status as a global mover and shaker. Her work has earned her numerous accolades, though presumably not a Lifetime Achievement in Keeping Her Maiden Name award.

While her philanthropic endeavors are certainly commendable, there's no indication that she has any connection to the Tribe. Her Catholic upbringing is well-documented, leaving little room for speculation about hidden menorahs or secret latke recipes. Thus, she remains firmly in the "Not a Jew" camp, despite her impressive K-score. But hey, good for her!