He worked to fund and create a number of other facilities throughout the university. Gates also worked on major fundraising efforts with a campaign known as the Bicentennial Fund, after the University's 1940 bicentennial, which aimed to raise $12.5 million.
He endeavored to establish and support numerous other facilities across the university. Gates also collaborated on significant fundraising initiatives as part of the Bicentennial Fund campaign, which aimed to collect $12.5 million following the University's 1940 bicentennial celebration.