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Trevor Project Secures $45M Boost Amid Funding Cuts

1/12/2026

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Scott Supports LGBTQ+ Youth

The Trevor Project received a historic $45 million donation from MacKenzie Scott at the end of 2025 to support long-term impact.
The donation follows management issues and $25 million in federal funding cuts affecting LGBTQ+ youth.
CEO Jaymes Black expressed gratitude for the donation and noted its long-term impact.
Experts say rapid growth can create financial instability, yet Scott's unrestricted gifts validate the mission.

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Scott Empowers HBCUs

MacKenzie Scott, philanthropist, has donated over $1 billion to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) over five years, reducing debt and funding scholarships, AI literacy, and workforce programs.
Her approach emphasizes trust and empowerment, contrasting with traditional philanthropy.
Advocates propose The MacKenzie Scott Center for HBCU Philanthropy & Equity to honor her vision and promote equitable giving.
Scott's contributions have fortified HBCUs and redefined moral landscape of philanthropy, emphasizing empathy.

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Scott Supports LGBTQ+ Youth

The Trevor Project received a historic $45 million donation from MacKenzie Scott at the end of 2025 to support long-term impact.
The donation follows management issues and $25 million in federal funding cuts affecting LGBTQ+ youth.
CEO Jaymes Black expressed gratitude for the donation and noted its long-term impact.
Experts say rapid growth can create financial instability, yet Scott's unrestricted gifts validate the mission.

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