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MacKenzie Scott Pledges $7.1 Billion in 2025 Donations

12/10/2025

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MacKenzie Scott, philanthropist, announced $7.1 billion in donations to nonprofits in 2025, significantly increasing her annual giving.
Since 2019, she has donated a total of $26.3 billion.
Historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) received $783 million this year, and the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) received $70 million for a collective endowment.
Her approach avoids funding reports, prioritizes mission-aligned investments, and invites others to act.

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MacKenzie Scott, philanthropist, announced $7.1 billion in donations to nonprofits in 2025, significantly increasing her annual giving.
Since 2019, she has donated a total of $26.3 billion.
Historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) received $783 million this year, and the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) received $70 million for a collective endowment.
Her approach avoids funding reports, prioritizes mission-aligned investments, and invites others to act.