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MacKenzie Scott Donates $19 Billion, Revolutionizing Philanthropy

4/9/2025

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MacKenzie Scott, the former wife of Jeff Bezos, transformed her $36 billion divorce settlement into a philanthropic powerhouse, donating over $19 billion to more than 2,000 charities. Her commitment to unrestricted giving is reshaping the landscape of philanthropy, driving meaningful change across diverse sectors. Currently, she stands at 68th on Forbes' billionaire list.

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MacKenzie Scott, the former wife of Jeff Bezos, transformed her $36 billion divorce settlement into a philanthropic powerhouse, donating over $19 billion to more than 2,000 charities. Her commitment to unrestricted giving is reshaping the landscape of philanthropy, driving meaningful change across diverse sectors. Currently, she stands at 68th on Forbes' billionaire list.