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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.

Fortune · Jun 26

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 Times of India · Jun 26

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’

The Independent UK · Jun 25

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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 · Jun 25

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.

Fortune · Jun 19

Quote of the day by Jeff Bezos' ex-wife MacKenzie Scott: "There are lots of resources each of us can pull from our safes to share with…”

A few years ago, a small community library in the United States received an unexpected donation. The money helped keep programs running, supported local readers, and eased worries about funding. Stories like that often make the news because large donations are easy to measure. The numbers attract attention.

The Times of India · Jun 13

Melinda French Gates has some advice for new IPO billionaires

SpaceX, OpenAI, and Anthropic IPOs are about to mint a new generation of millionaires and billionaires—who will have to decide what to do with their money.

Fortune · Jun 13

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Philanthropy queen: Jeff Bezos' ex-wife MacKenzie Scott's $26.4 billion donations earn her a prestigious Forbes honour

MacKenzie Scott has spent the past several years doing something few billionaires have attempted at such scale: giving away vast amounts of wealth as quickly as possible. That approach has now earned the Amazon co-founder and former wife of Jeff Bezos a place on Forbes' Iconoclast 50 list, which recognises…

The Times of India · Jun 10

MacKenzie Scott's approach to her $26 billion giving spree was inspired by a book she read in college about writing

Scott signed the Giving Pledge in 2019 and has since given away 46% of her net worth.

Fortune · Jun 5

Jeff Bezos wants the bottom half of earners to pay zero income tax—he says nurses making just $75K should save $12K a year

Billionaire Amazon founder, Jeff Bezos, says the bottom 50% of Americans should pay no federal income tax—and he plans to pitch the idea to President Trump.

Fortune · May 21

MacKenzie Scott gave away more than $7 billion last year—but her secretive style got her snubbed from a top donors list

“MacKenzie Scott is among the notable absences on the Philanthropy 50 list,” the Chronicle of Philanthropy said.

Fortune · May 21

MacKenzie Scott Donated $7 Billion in a Year—But Was Snubbed From Top Donors List Over Low-Profile Giving

MacKenzie Scott donated $7.1 billion in 2025 but was absent from the Philanthropy 50 list due to limited public information on her donations through Yield Giving.

International Business Times UK · May 21

MacKenzie Scott donated billions, more than Jeff Bezos’ lifetime giving, but still missed top donor rankings. Here's why

Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott's massive 2025 donations, exceeding $7 billion, surprisingly excluded her from a top donor list. Her donations last year exceeded the lifetime charity done by her former husband, Jeff Bezos. The Chronicle of Philanthropy cited a lack of transparency regarding funds channeled through donor-advised funds. Despite her…

The Economic Times · May 21

Nonprofit CEOs say Trump’s economy is driving surging demand—and they're pushed to the brink

A new Center for Effective Philanthropy report finds nonprofits are facing higher need, tighter funding, staff cuts, and worsening burnout.

Fortune · May 14

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Fortune · May 13

Shaq's father once gave his White Castle burgers to a homeless vet—and it inspired the NBA legend's business and philanthropy empire

Basketball legend Shaquille O'Neal says his father taught him to give people help when they’re in need—and he’s lived by that lesson throughout his three-decade career.

The Guardian - US · May 5

Is Jeff Bezos the real villain of The Devil Wears Prada 2?

The film’s villain is a conniving tech oligarch seeking to buy his way into fashion’s inner circle. Sound familiar?

The Times of India · May 2

After giving away billions to charity, MacKenzie Scott says, ‘small acts of kindness matter’

MacKenzie Scott has given away more than $26 billion since 2019, yet she emphasises that everyday acts of kindness remain vital. Drawing on research and data, she highlights how small, consistent contributions improve wellbeing, spread prosocial behaviour, and collectively shape communities alongside large-scale philanthropy.

Fortune · May 2

Stop donating to Harvard and the Ivy League. There's a better option that MacKenzie Scott already figured out

MacKenzie Scott gets it. Most donors still don't.

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Fortune · Apr 30

Multimillionaire hedge fund manager Bill Perkins says money should ‘drive your fulfillment while you're alive’—so he’s spending it all before he dies

Bill Perkins, the multimillionaire “Cowboy of Wall Street,” is enjoying his fortune with fine art, longevity treatments, and $16,000 gifts to friends.

The Times of India · Apr 29

After giving away $26 billion in philanthropy, MacKenzie Scott’s wealth remains largely unchanged — here's why

MacKenzie Scott has donated over $26 billion since 2019, yet remains extremely wealthy because her fortune is tied to Amazon stock. As share values rise, her wealth continues to grow, allowing her to give at an unprecedented scale without a proportional decline in net worth.

The Independent UK · Apr 24

The Devil Wears Prada 2 ‘roasts’ Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez after billionaire couple funded Met Gala — but Emily Blunt denies it

The storyline surrounding a wealthy couple portrayed in the film has striking similarities to the rumors that have surrounded the Bezoses in recent years

Fortune · Apr 18

MacKenzie Scott has donated more than $19 billion—but it's barely made a dent in her net worth because of the power of Amazon shares

Since her 2019 divorce from Jeff Bezos, Scott has quietly donated $26 billion to HBCUs, DEI groups, and disaster relief—outpacing her ex-husband's lifetime giving.

Fortune · Apr 16

MacKenzie Scott is bypassing the Ivy League and rewriting the $79 billion higher ed playbook by giving to HBCUs and community colleges

The billionaire philanthropist has directed more than $1.2 billion to HBCUs as Trump administration cuts threaten their survival.

Bored Panda · Apr 16

“He Is Rich, But He Is Not Stupid”: Jeff Bezos’ Coachella Outfit Sparks Debate After People Make Wild Connection

“Why is he dressed like Ace Ventura?”

Fortune · Apr 15

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 more than $2 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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