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Jeff Bezos' ex-wife MacKenzie Scott gave $30 million to Silicon Valley housing group; here’s how her mega donation could help create affordable homes across the Bay Area

MacKenzie Scott has made headlines by donating $30 million to Housing Trust Silicon Valley, a game-changing support for the nonprofit. This significant contribution aims to tackle the alarming affordable housing issue in the San Francisco Bay Area. Over the next ten years, Housing Trust will leverage this funding for various…

The Economic Times · Oct 3

MacKenzie Scott's first novel in 13 years is being called 'baffling'—and critics are left asking what message she's trying to send

The billionaire philanthropist who’s donated $26 billion gave away Last Days in Two Nations for free on Substack, noticeably not on Amazon.

Fortune · Oct 3

Philanthropy leader at Warren Buffett and Bill Gates’ Giving Pledge says children of billionaires are pushing them to give their wealth away faster

A historic $124 trillion wealth transfer is underway, and many heirs are using their influence to pressure older generations to spend down fortunes faster.

Fortune · Sep 20

Jeff Bezos' ex-wife MacKenzie Scott, who sold more than half her Amazon stake, gives $45 million to Trevor Project - the largest single donation in its 27-year history

MacKenzie Scott has given The Trevor Project its largest-ever donation, a $45 million unrestricted gift that comes as the LGBTQ+ youth organization rebuilds after layoffs, management turmoil and the loss of $25 million in federal funding.

The Economic Times · Sep 7

Quote of the Day by Mackenzie Scott: "People who have worked their whole lives in service to others should not have to beg billionaires..." Her powerful call to flip the power dynamic in philanthropy, trust the people doing the work and rethink how wealth is used to create change

Quote of the day by Mackenzie Scott "People who have worked their whole lives in service to others should not have to beg billionaires for funding. The power dynamic needs to flip" challenges traditional philanthropy, arguing that people who dedicate their lives to serving others should not have to beg…

The Economic Times · Sep 4

Jeff Bezos's ex-wife MacKenzie Scott has given over $1 billion to HBCUs: From a $42 million gift to Elizabeth City State to $80 million for Howard University, here’s the full list

Jeff Bezos’ ex-wife MacKenzie Scott’s donations: MacKenzie Scott has donated more than $1 billion to historically Black colleges and universities. Her latest gift of $42 million went to Elizabeth City State University. Scott’s donations are largely unrestricted, giving institutions significant flexibility in how they use the funds. She has donated…

The Economic Times · Sep 4

Before giving away billions, MacKenzie Scott started an anti-bullying organisation; her lesser-known philanthropy cause she backed for years

MacKenzie Scott is widely known for the extraordinary pace at which she has given away her fortune, often handing large grants to organisations with few restrictions on how the money should be spent. But years before her name became closely associated with billionaire philanthropy, she was backing a much smaller…

The Times of India · Sep 3

MacKenzie Scott's latest donation takes her HBCU giving to well over $1 billion

The billionaire philanthropist has a multi-year streak of transformative, no-strings-attached giving to historically Black colleges and universities.

Fortune · Sep 2

Jeff Bezos’ Heartfelt Tribute to Dolly Parton Drew Brutal Backlash: ‘Nobody Wanted to Hear This From You’ — He Once Gave Her $100 Million for Charity

Jeff Bezos’ tribute to Dolly Parton sparked fierce backlash online, but critics overlooked a key detail. In 2022, he gave Parton $100 million to donate to charities of her choice.

Barchart · Aug 29

Life lesson from Mackenzie Scott: "There are lots of resources each of us can pull from our safes to share with others. And something greater rises up..."

MacKenzie Scott’s life lesson "There are lots of resources each of us can pull from our safes to share with others. And something greater rises up every time we give" offers a simple message about generosity. It highlights that everyone has something valuable to share. From money and time to…

The Economic Times · Aug 27