MacKenzie Scott

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MacKenzie Scott's Generosity Sparks Joy: $640M Donations to Non-Profits

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Billionaire MacKenzie Scott doubles her donations, spreading cheer and hope to small nonprofits across the US. Read more about her incredible philanthropic efforts!

MacKenzie Scott, the billionaire philanthropist and ex-wife of Jeff Bezos, has made headlines with her recent act of extraordinary generosity. Through her Yield Giving initiative, Scott has donated a staggering $640 million to 361 small nonprofits, more than doubling her initial pledge. Organizations like Peaceprints of WNY and PUSH Buffalo have each received $2 million, showcasing Scott's commitment to supporting grassroots causes.

Despite criticism from the likes of Elon Musk, Scott remains focused on her mission of uplifting communities in need. Her donations, totaling over $17 billion since her divorce from Bezos in 2019, highlight the impact of her charitable contributions. Scott's dedication to supporting smaller nonprofits with budgets under $1 million emphasizes the importance of recognizing and empowering these often overlooked organizations.

In a perfect response to criticism, Scott quietly continues her philanthropic efforts, demonstrating a quiet resolve in the face of detractors. Her acts of kindness, including $20 million to New Mexico organizations and $32 million to Massachusetts charities, showcase the breadth of her generosity and impact on communities nationwide.

In another round of donations, four Connecticut non-profits each receive $2 million, adding to the $8 million gifted by Scott's giving initiative. This ongoing support underscores Scott's unwavering commitment to making a difference in the lives of those in need, one donation at a time.

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2 Buffalo non-profits receive $2M from MacKenzie Scott's Yield Giving (WGRZ.com)

Peaceprints of WNY, PUSH Buffalo receive $2 million each from MacKenzie Scott's Yield Giving.

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MacKenzie Scott donates $640 million, more than doubling her ... (Boston.com)

Yield Giving's first round of donations is more than double what Scott had initially pledged to give away through the application process.

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MacKenzie Scott, Stop Ignoring Small Nonprofits Like Mine (The Chronicle of Philanthropy)

Ninety-two percent of organizations — including mine — have budgets of less than $1 million and know what their communities need most. But Scott and others ...

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Dallas afterschool program receives $1M donation from Mackenzie ... (CBS Dallas / Fort Worth)

DALLAS – Another North Texas organization has received funding from philanthropist Mackenzie Scott. Dallas Afterschool has received a $1 million award from ...

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Billionaire MacKenzie Scott worth $36.5B, donates $640 million to ... (Nairametrics)

Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott worth $36.5 billion according to Bloomberg estimates has made headlines once again by announcing her latest round ...

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Mackenzie Scott has perfect response to Elon Musk's claims she is ... (The indy100 (satire))

Jeff Bezos' ex-wife MacKenzie Scott had the chance to do the funniest thing ever after being criticised by Elon Musk recently, and she took it with both ...

MacKenzie Scott donates $640M more to charities (Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce)

Billionaire philanthropist and author MacKenzie Scott announced Tuesday she is giving $640 million to 361 small nonprofits that responded to an open call ...

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MacKenzie Scott donates $640m to US non-profits (BBC News)

She has given $16.5bn in donations since divorcing Amazon founder Jeff Bezos 2019.

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MacKenzie Scott donates $640M, more than doubling initial pledge (KBZK Bozeman News)

To date, the ex-wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos says she has given away more than $17 billion to over 2300 nonprofit organizations.

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Elon Musk Accused MacKenzie Scott of Trying to Kill Western ... (Inc.com)

What do you do in the face of criticism? Sometimes the best approach is to say nothing--and quietly double down on what you think is right.

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Billionaire MacKenzie Scott donates $20 million to New Mexico ... (KOAT Albuquerque)

The billionaire philanthropist and author MacKenzie Scott announced Tuesday she would give $640 million to more than 360 organizations in response to an ...

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MacKenzie Scott giving $32 million to Massachusetts organizations (WCVB Boston)

Eighteen Massachusetts charities and organizations are receiving grants of at least $1 million from the billionaire philanthropist.

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MacKenzie Scott donates $640m to US non-profits (BBC News)

She has given $16.5bn in donations since divorcing Amazon founder Jeff Bezos 2019.

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4 Connecticut non-profits each get $2M in latest round of donations ... (FOX 61)

Four Connecticut non-profits have received a total of $8 million in donations from Mackenzie Scott's philanthropy organization, Yield Giving.

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MacKenzie Scott, billionaire philanthropist, donates $640M to ... (USA TODAY)

MacKenzie Scott, the billionaire philanthropist and co-founder of Amazon, has donated $640 million to over 350 nonprofit organizations.

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Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott gives $11M to Michigan nonprofits ... (Michigan Advance)

MacKenzie Scott's Yield Giving on Tuesday announced that several Michigan nonprofit organizations have secured a total of $11 million in grants.

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Amazon co-founder MacKenzie Scott doubles her charitable ... (Quartz)

The billionaire philanthropist and ex-wife of Jeff Bezos has donated more than $17 billion in less than five years.

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MacKenzie Scott donates $640 million, more than doubling her ... (WLOX)

(AP) - Billionaire ...

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Nashville organizations are getting $9 million from MacKenzie ... (Clarksville Leaf Chronicle)

The awarded organizations focus on a variety of causes including access to healthcare, environmental justice, humanitarian assistance and more.

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