MacKenzie Scott Donates $640M to 360 Nonprofits, Surpassing Pledge
March 19, 2024
MacKenzie Scott donates $640 million to 360 small nonprofits, exceeding her initial pledge.
Funds are distributed by Yield Giving to support community-led groups with annual budgets of $1-$5 million.
The focus of the donations is to improve access to essential resources for people with limited financial means.
A rigorous selection process culminated with top recipients receiving $2 million each.
Since her divorce from Jeff Bezos, Scott has given away $16.5 billion, and she maintains a public database of her donations through Yield Giving.
Scott's philanthropy is aimed at empowering transformative organizations that are often overlooked.
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Yahoo News • Mar 19, 2024
MacKenzie Scott donates $640 million, more than doubling her planned gifts to nonprofit applicants
Yahoo News • Mar 19, 2024
MacKenzie Scott donates $640 million to 361 nonprofits
CNN • Mar 19, 2024
MacKenzie Scott donates $640 million after open call for nonprofits
NBC News • Mar 19, 2024
MacKenzie Scott donates $640 million to 361 nonprofits