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Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott reveals another $2 billion in donations in 2024
Read full article: Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott reveals another $2 billion in donations in 2024Billionaire author and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott acknowledged $2 billion in 2024 donations in a blog post on Wednesday, bringing the total she’s given away since 2019 to $19.2 billion.
What is next for billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott's giving?
Read full article: What is next for billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott's giving?Much about billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott’s giving remains a mystery, but a recent round of grants to nonprofits offer some insights.
MacKenzie Scott donates $640 million, more than doubling her planned gifts to nonprofit applicants
Read full article: MacKenzie Scott donates $640 million, more than doubling her planned gifts to nonprofit applicantsThe billionaire philanthropist and author MacKenzie Scott announced Tuesday she would give $640 million to more than 360 organizations in response to an application process she launched last year.
Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott reveals the groups that got some of her $2.1 billion in gifts in 2023
Read full article: Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott reveals the groups that got some of her $2.1 billion in gifts in 2023Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott gave $2.1 billion in donations since November 2022, she said in an online post, bringing her total reported giving to more than $16 billion since 2019.
MacKenzie Scott's $250 million open call for donations yields applications from 6,353 nonprofits
Read full article: MacKenzie Scott's $250 million open call for donations yields applications from 6,353 nonprofitsBillionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott’s first open call for grants yielded 6,353 applications from nonprofits — meaning candidates have at least a 4% chance of being selected for a $1 million grant.
New MacKenzie Scott website details $14 billion in gifts
Read full article: New MacKenzie Scott website details $14 billion in giftsPhilanthropist MacKenzie Scott says her donations have yielded more than $14 billion in funding for about 1,600 nonprofits since 2019, according to her long-awaited website Yield Giving, unveiled Wednesday night.
MacKenzie Scott donations avoided feared pitfalls: New study
Read full article: MacKenzie Scott donations avoided feared pitfalls: New studyMacKenzie Scott’s big gifts have been a boon to the charities who received them, and widespread fears in the nonprofit world that her gifts would lead other donors to pull back their support or that small groups wouldn’t be able to handle them were largely unfounded.
MacKenzie Scott supports child mentors with $44 million gift
Read full article: MacKenzie Scott supports child mentors with $44 million giftBillionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott donated $44 million to the Oregon-based mentoring organization, Friends of the Children, which supports children at risk of entering the welfare system by pairing them with a longtime mentor.
MacKenzie Scott gives $39 million to Junior Achievement USA
Read full article: MacKenzie Scott gives $39 million to Junior Achievement USABillionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott donated $38.8 million to Junior Achievement USA and 26 local operations — the largest single gift in its 103-year history — the national education nonprofit announced Tuesday.
MacKenzie Scott donates $436 million to Habitat for Humanity
Read full article: MacKenzie Scott donates $436 million to Habitat for HumanityMacKenzie Scott donated $436 million to Habitat for Humanity International and 84 of its U.S. affiliates – the largest publicly disclosed donation from the billionaire philanthropist since she pledged to give away the majority of her wealth in 2019.
MacKenzie Scott donates $50M to support USDA youth programs
Read full article: MacKenzie Scott donates $50M to support USDA youth programsMacKenzie Scott’s $50 million gift to the National 4-H Council, which the youth-focused nonprofit called “transformational,” is part of a new patch of the philanthropist’s donations now coming to light.
MacKenzie Scott, citing wealth gap, donates $2.7 billion
Read full article: MacKenzie Scott, citing wealth gap, donates $2.7 billionMacKenzie Scott, the billionaire philanthropist known for her impromptu multi-billion dollar donations to charities and racial equity causes, announced Tuesday that she has given $2.7 billion to 286 organizations.
First Coast YMCA received donation from MacKenzie Scott
Read full article: First Coast YMCA received donation from MacKenzie ScottChristmas came early for First Coast YMCA. Eric Mann, President, and CEO of the First Coast YMCA said this was his reaction when he found out his organization would be receiving a sizable donation from MacKenzie Scott. While this is a monumental donation, Mann says it will still need the support of the community. He also says the board of the First Coast YMCA next month to discuss how the money will be used -- at that time the organization will disclose the amount. In addition to this organization receiving these much-needed funds, Goodwill Southeast Georgia received $5 million from Scott, and the United Way also received a donation.
MacKenzie Scott donates $10M to Goodwill of North Florida, $5M to Southeast Georgia
Read full article: MacKenzie Scott donates $10M to Goodwill of North Florida, $5M to Southeast GeorgiaJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Author and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott donated $10 million to Goodwill of North Florida and Southeast GeorgiaGoodwill of North Florida, Southeast Georgia -- as well as First Coast YMCA, United Way of Northeast Florida. and 46 other Goodwill organizations across the country -- was among 384 nonprofits to receive $4 billion from Scott. “We are just blown away here at Goodwill of North Florida because we have received a tremendous, transformative gift from MacKenzie Scott,” said Goodwill of North Florida CEO David Rey, who found out about the gift on Tuesday. “We’re still a little bit of a loss for words.”Michael Winckler, President and CEO of Goodwill Southeast Georgia, echoed a similar sentiment. Scott said her team looked at 6,490 organizations before deciding on the organizations that were chosen.
Jeff Bezos’ ex-wife gives $4 billion to nonprofits, including Jacksonville orginizations
Read full article: Jeff Bezos’ ex-wife gives $4 billion to nonprofits, including Jacksonville orginizationsJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Over the last four months, MacKenzie Scott, the ex-wife of Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, has donated more than $4 billion to nonprofit organizations around the country. Among the 384 nonprofits to receive money from Scott were three organizations on the First Coast: First Coast YMCA, United Way of Northeast Florida and Goodwill Industries of North Florida. “The First Coast YMCA is extremely thankful and humbled to be recognized by Ms. Scott for our organization’s work during the pandemic. Scott said her team looked at 6,490 organizations before deciding on the organizations that were chosen. “We shared each of our gift decisions with program leaders for the first time over the phone, and welcomed them to spend the funding on whatever they believe best serves their efforts,” Scott wrote.