Following her divorce from Jeff Bezos, MacKenzie Scott has donated over $19 billion to more than 2,450 non-profit organizations. Her philanthropic efforts focus on a wide range of causes, including economic mobility, racial equity, public health, and climate change, according to the New York Post. Scott's approach emphasizes unrestricted funding and trust in the expertise of recipient organizations, according to a Facebook post from A Mighty Girl.
Key aspects of Scott's post-divorce philanthropy include:
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She has given away over 40% of her wealth to date.
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Scott's donations have supported a wide range of organizations, including those focused on affordable housing, education, healthcare, and social justice.
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Scott's approach prioritizes giving organizations unrestricted funds, allowing them to allocate resources where they are most needed.
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Organizations that have received her donations have seen significant growth and expanded their reach.
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MacKenzie Scott established Yield Giving, a philanthropic organization, to manage her giving and support a wide array of nonprofits.
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Examples include $436 million to Habitat for Humanity, $122.6 million to Big Brothers Big Sisters, $84.5 million to Girl Scouts of the USA, and $75 million to Grameen America, according to Facebook.
