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Amazon founder Jeff Bezos' ex-wife couldn't afford a dentist and fixed her broken tooth with denture glue; billionaire who has donated billions gives record $20 million to youth mental health charity

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos' ex-wife MacKenzie Scott once fixed her broken tooth with denture glue because she couldn't afford a dentist and even struggled to pay her college tuition. Today, the billionaire philanthropist has donated billions of dollars, with her latest record $20 million gift going to youth mental health…

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Amazon founder Jeff Bezos' ex-wife MacKenzie Scott once fixed a broken tooth with glue because she couldn't afford a dentist. Now she's giving $20 million to support struggling teenagers' mental health

Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott gave a record $20 million to Active Minds. This donation addresses the critical youth mental health crisis in America. Scott's past financial struggles influenced her generous giving approach. The funding will expand mental health programs across schools and universities. Active Minds aims to reduce stigma and improve…

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Jeff Bezos's wife Lauren Sánchez could not afford a prom dress growing up. Now she and the Amazon founder are donating $34 million to fashion

In a significant philanthropic move, Lauren Sanchez and Jeff Bezos have pledged $34 million towards cutting-edge sustainable textile research. This funding aims to advance the creation of biodegradable fibers and plastic-free synthetic silk. For Sanchez, this initiative is particularly meaningful, having faced personal hardships in her youth. The couple also…

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The MacKenzie Scott paradox: How a bull market lets billionaires give away tens of billions without getting poorer

MacKenzie Scott has donated $26 billion, but is still worth more than $35 billion.

Fortune

Jeff Bezos's ex-wife MacKenzie Scott is still worth $33 billion after giving away $10 million a day for seven years, but she once worked as a dishwasher and waitress, earning minimum wage of $4.25 an hour

MacKenzie Scott, a prominent philanthropist, skillfully balances her substantial wealth with a commitment to giving away billions each year. Having endured financial struggles in her youth through low-wage jobs, her life changed dramatically post-divorce from Jeff Bezos when she gained valuable Amazon shares. Scott's unique approach involves providing unrestricted grants…

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Jeff Bezos quit a million-dollar Wall Street job, while ex-wife MacKenzie Scott drove the borrowed Chevy where Amazon's first business plan was written

Jeff Bezos left a lucrative career to pursue an internet commerce idea and wrote Amazon's initial business plan during a five-day road trip. Bezos unknowingly laid the foundation of a $3 trillion empire. MacKenzie Scott supported his vision and played a significant role in early operations. Bezos's early sales predictions…

The Economic Times

MacKenzie Scott donated over $26 billion since 2019. Here's how she's remains among world's richest women

MacKenzie Scott recently donated twenty million dollars to Active Minds for youth mental health. This significant contribution adds to her over twenty-six billion dollars given since 2019. Her wealth remains substantial due to her Amazon holdings which continue to increase in value. Scott distributes funds through Yield Giving, offering unrestricted…

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While Jeff Bezos was sitting in the passenger seat writing Amazon's business plan in 1994, his wife MacKenzie Scott was driving them on a 2,000-mile road trip across US in a borrowed car

While on a 2,000-mile road trip, Jeff Bezos envisioned the business plan for Amazon, ultimately leaving a high-paying Wall Street career to turn that vision into reality. With his wife, MacKenzie Scott, handling essential operations, they started small, predicting moderate sales. However, the response surpassed their expectations, leading Amazon to…

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Quote of the day by Jeff Bezos’ ex-wife MacKenzie Scott: "My approach to philanthropy will continue to be thoughtful. It will take time and effort and care. But…" - why thoughtful generosity should never be delayed

MacKenzie Scott advocates for immediate and thoughtful philanthropy, rejecting delays for perfect solutions. She believes urgency is crucial when addressing poverty and crisis situations. Scott's approach involves significant trust in recipient organizations to manage funds effectively. This method has demonstrably improved the long-term financial stability of many groups. Her philosophy…

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Elon Musk Says ‘Sadly, Yes’ Jeff Bezos’ Ex-Wife MacKenzie Scott Has Donated Over $26 Billion — And It’s Making the World Worse

Good intentions don’t always earn universal applause. Sometimes they earn a two-word reply instead.

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MacKenzie Scott donates record $20 million to Active Minds to expand youth mental health support across the US

Billionaire and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott continues to direct large sums towards organisations working on long-term social challenges. Her latest contribution of $20 million focuses on an area that has become an increasing concern for families, schools and healthcare professionals alike: youth mental health. The donation arrives at a time when…

The Times of India

Billionaire MacKenzie Scott just donated $20 million to support America’s youth mental health, as a fifth of teens struggle with suicidal thoughts

MacKenzie Scott, worth $35.8 billion, just donated a record-breaking gift to the U.S. nonprofit Active Minds to support a “new era of mental health.”

Fortune

Even as Elon Musk calls philanthropy ‘very hard,’ Americans gave a record $617 billion anyway—as households felt the squeeze over the cost of living

Donations from individuals hit $394B last year, but a 17% rise in bequests points to a shift in philanthropy driven by the Great Wealth Transfer.

Fortune

Quote of the day by MacKenzie Scott: "I would much rather have a kid with nine fingers than a resourceless kid"

Handing a four-year-old a real kitchen knife sounds like the setup to a parenting disaster, not a philosophy. Yet that is exactly what MacKenzie Scott and her then-husband Jeff Bezos did with their own children, and by the time those kids were seven or eight, power tools had entered the…

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Jeff Bezos' Ex-Wife Accused of 'Making the World Worse' Despite Donating $26B: Elon Musk Says 'Sadly, Yes'

Explore the ideological clash between Elon Musk and MacKenzie Scott as Musk criticises Scott's $26.3 billion in donations to diversity and equity causes.

Fortune

Elon Musk on MacKenzie Scott giving away $26 billion of her fortune: 'sadly,' it makes the world a worse place

Musk has offered thoughts on philanthropy: “It’s very easy to give money away to get the appearance of goodness” but it's very difficult to get “reality.”

International Business Times UK

Who Is MacKenzie Scott? Quick Facts About Jeff Bezos' Ex-Wife's Net Worth, Amazon Fortune, and $26.3 Billion in Donations

Jeff Bezos' ex-wife, MacKenzie Scott has donated more than $26.3 billion (£19.5 billion) through Yield Giving and Elon Musk criticised her philanthropy.

International Business Times UK

Quiet Billions, Loud Questions: Is Jeff Bezos' Ex-Wife Mackenzie Scott Helping or Hurting Non-Profit Oversight?

MacKenzie Scott's $26 billion in donations has transformed non-profits, but her rapid, unrestricted giving through Yield Giving has sparked fresh questions about oversight and accountability.

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Elon Musk says Jeff Bezos’ ex-wife MacKenzie Scott giving over $26.3 billion to charity is making the world a 'worse place'

In a surprising turn, tech titan Elon Musk has criticized the remarkable philanthropic contributions of MacKenzie Scott, arguing that her vast donations could have negative impacts on society. Scott, the former wife of Jeff Bezos, has pledged to donate the majority of her wealth, over $26 billion, to various charitable…

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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

Snap's Evan Spiegel joins MacKenzie Scott in the billionaire race to erase medical debt — wiping out $550 million for 260,000 Californians

The Snap co-founder's donation to Undue Medical Debt is the latest sign that high-leverage debt relief philanthropy is becoming a defining cause.

The Times of India

MacKenzie Scott's $7 billion donations in 2025 accounted for one-third of America's largest charitable gifts

MacKenzie Scott reinforced her position as one of the world's most generous philanthropists in 2025 after donating around $7 billion to charitable causes across the United States. According to Giving USA and the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, Scott's contributions accounted for nearly one-third of the country's $19.2…

The Independent UK

Ex-wife of Amazon boss Jeff Bezos donated one third of US megagift donations last year all on her own

MacKenzie Scott has vowed to give away her fortune ‘until the safe is empty’

Fortune

MacKenzie Scott alone accounted for one-third of America's $19.2 billion in megagifts last year

MacKenzie Scott donated $7 billion in 2025, bringing her five-year total to $26.2 billion, even as she stays out of the spotlight.

Fortune

Jeff Bezos pledged $10 billion for climate change. With the 2030 clock ticking, his wife, Lauren Sánchez Bezos, is leading the charge to spend it

The Bezos Earth Fund has disbursed about $2.4 billion so far. With less than four years left to deploy the rest, the couple’s philanthropy is accelerating—though it still trails MacKenzie Scott’s by billions.

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