MacKenzie Scott Donates Another $2.74 Billion to Charity.<br />The philanthropist and ex-wife of Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos announced the donation on June 15.<br />The philanthropist and ex-wife of Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos announced the donation on June 15.<br />Me, Dan [Jewett, Scott’s new husband], a constellation of researchers and administrators and advisors — , MacKenzie Scott, via Medium.<br />... we are all attempting to give away a fortune that was enabled by systems in need of change, MacKenzie Scott, via Medium.<br />In this effort, we are governed by a humbling belief that it would be better if disproportionate wealth were not concentrated in a small number of hands, .., MacKenzie Scott, via Medium.<br />... and that the solutions are best designed and implemented by others, MacKenzie Scott, via Medium.<br />Scott and her husband <br />have chosen 286 <br />"high-impact" organizations <br />in places that "have been <br />historically underfunded <br />and overlooked.".<br />They "prioritized organizations with local teams, leaders of color, and a specific focus on empowering women and girls.".<br />Since July of 2020, Scott has <br />donated a total of $8.5 billion.<br />She signed the Giving Pledge in 2019, joining a group of the wealthiest Americans who promise to donate half of their income to charitable causes.<br />In addition to whatever assets life has nurtured in me, I have a disproportionate amount of money to share. My approach to philanthropy will continue <br />to be thoughtful, MacKenzie Scott, via the Giving Pledge website.<br /> It will take time and effort and care. But I won’t wait. And I will keep at it until the safe is empty, MacKenzie Scott, via the Giving Pledge website
