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MacKenzie Scott Donates $7.2 Billion for Education and Equity

12/29/2025

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MacKenzie Scott, the philanthropist and former partner of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, donated $7.2 billion in 2025, bringing her total contributions since 2019 to over $26 billion.
The gifts primarily support education and include grants to historically Black colleges and universities with unrestricted funding.
Scott attributes her philanthropy to the kindness she has received.
Her strategy includes for-profit investments in ventures addressing social issues like affordable housing and healthcare.

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MacKenzie Scott, the philanthropist and former partner of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, donated $7.2 billion in 2025, bringing her total contributions since 2019 to over $26 billion.
The gifts primarily support education and include grants to historically Black colleges and universities with unrestricted funding.
Scott attributes her philanthropy to the kindness she has received.
Her strategy includes for-profit investments in ventures addressing social issues like affordable housing and healthcare.