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Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott reveals another $2 billion in donations in 2024

NEW YORK (AP) — Billionaire author and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott acknowledged another $2 billion in donations in a blog post on Wednesday, bringing the total she's given away since 2019 to $19.2 billion. Scott also announced that she has directed ...
In 2024, philanthropist MacKenzie Scott announced an additional $2 billion in donations through her organization, Yield Giving, as reported by the Associated Press. This latest round of contributions brings her total charitable giving to over $16.5 billion since she began her philanthropy efforts following her divorce from Jeff Bezos in 2019. Scott's approach to philanthropy involves giving large, unrestricted gifts to a variety of organizations, focusing on education, health, racial equity, and economic mobility. The announcement highlighted donations to 361 community-led nonprofits, emphasizing her commitment to supporting grassroots efforts and organizations that directly address community needs. This move underscores her ongoing strategy to empower smaller, often overlooked groups with significant financial support to amplify their impact.

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