I doubt that'll work. Once we develop a cynical view of the world, it's quite easy to see the negative side of everything.
Just for example, take the biggest benefit claimed in the letter of 122 million children saved. It seems to suggest that it's because of their work. Has nobody else anywhere , including those in the affected countries done anything to save the children. Why do they or anybody think that all of this can be attributed to to the Gates foundation!!
Moreover as the Gates foundation is focussing on childrens' lives, does it make any sense for anybody with lesser resources than them to tackle this problem? There is no chance of getting any recognition, as Gates foundation will claim it and it will be hard to argue against as well.
These are not my views, I'm just saying that it's possible to have these thoughts if you are cynical.
To your first point, if a cynic prefers to credit more than a single foundation or individual for those gains, then that must be so benevolent of them to think so well of a greater number of people. Let us all be cynics then.
You can look at GiveWell's recommendations which do take into account room for more funding. Apparently since vaccines seem to be fully funded, their top charity is bed nets to prevent malaria.
(Also, fame isn't the only or even the best reason to donate to charity.)
Just for example, take the biggest benefit claimed in the letter of 122 million children saved. It seems to suggest that it's because of their work. Has nobody else anywhere , including those in the affected countries done anything to save the children. Why do they or anybody think that all of this can be attributed to to the Gates foundation!!
Moreover as the Gates foundation is focussing on childrens' lives, does it make any sense for anybody with lesser resources than them to tackle this problem? There is no chance of getting any recognition, as Gates foundation will claim it and it will be hard to argue against as well.
These are not my views, I'm just saying that it's possible to have these thoughts if you are cynical.