MacKenzie Scott's $7.1B Gift Spree

MacKenzie Scott's $7.1B Gift Spree

Update: 2025-12-09
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MacKenzie Scott, ex-wife of Jeff Bezos, donated a record-breaking $7.1 billion to non-profits this year, bringing her total giving since 2019 to $26.3 billion. Her unique approach involves substantial, unrestricted gifts, often with no strings attached. Historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) received $783 million, with Scott tracking $1.35 billion in HBCU donations since 2020. The UNCF and Native Forward Scholars Fund also received significant donations. Scotts gifts empower organizations to recognize their own power to shape the world.

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MacKenzie Scott's $7.1B Gift Spree

MacKenzie Scott's $7.1B Gift Spree