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MacKenzie Scott Donates $42 Million to Boost DEI Efforts

10/12/2025

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MacKenzie Scott, philanthropist, announced a $42 million gift to 28 diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) organizations on October 10, 2025.
The grants are unrestricted, giving nonprofits flexibility for long-term systemic change.
The donation emphasizes trust-based philanthropy and contrasts with slower corporate DEI commitments.
Since 2019, Scott's philanthropy exceeds $17.3 billion, with this gift supporting equitable workplaces and educational systems.
The funding arrives amid economic and political challenges affecting many organizations.

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MacKenzie Scott, philanthropist, announced a $42 million gift to 28 diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) organizations on October 10, 2025.
The grants are unrestricted, giving nonprofits flexibility for long-term systemic change.
The donation emphasizes trust-based philanthropy and contrasts with slower corporate DEI commitments.
Since 2019, Scott's philanthropy exceeds $17.3 billion, with this gift supporting equitable workplaces and educational systems.
The funding arrives amid economic and political challenges affecting many organizations.