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MacKenzie Scott Donates $7.17 Billion, Totaling $26.3 Billion

12/13/2025

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In 2025, MacKenzie Scott, the billionaire philanthropist, announced donations totaling $7.17 billion, raising her total contributions since 2019 to $26.3 billion.
In a blog post, Scott said monetary gifts are only a small part of acts of kindness in communities.
Her gifts supported nonprofits, including historically Black colleges and groups addressing poverty and climate change.
Her approach avoids restrictions on how funds are used, letting recipients allocate resources as needed.

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In 2025, MacKenzie Scott, the billionaire philanthropist, announced donations totaling $7.17 billion, raising her total contributions since 2019 to $26.3 billion.
In a blog post, Scott said monetary gifts are only a small part of acts of kindness in communities.
Her gifts supported nonprofits, including historically Black colleges and groups addressing poverty and climate change.
Her approach avoids restrictions on how funds are used, letting recipients allocate resources as needed.