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Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott gives Vermont housing trust $20M
A housing trust in Vermont has received $20 million — the largest donation in its history — from billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. Representatives for Champlain Housing Trust said Wednesday that Scott made the donation through her fund, Yield Giving. Scott, one of the richest women in the world and the ex-wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, has given more than…
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Boston Nonprofit for Children's Health Gets $4M Grant From MacKenzie Scott
A Boston nonprofit with the goal of helping children in need has gotten a big boost from billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. The National Institute for Children’s Health Quality received a $4 million grant from Scott, who was previously married to Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. “I don’t think ‘surprised’ fully captures how excited we all were,” said Heidi Brooks, NICHQ’s...
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MacKenzie Scott Donates Record $84.5 Million to Girl Scouts
Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has donated $84.5 million to Girl Scouts of the USA and 29 of its local branches. Sofia Chang, CEO of the 110-year-old organization, said Tuesday that Scott’s support means as much to them as the donation itself. The funds will help the organization recover from the impact of the pandemic, which drove down its membership. Specifically, the...
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Jeff Bezos' Ex MacKenzie Scott Files for Divorce From Second Husband Dan Jewett
Scott, who was previously married to Jeff Bezos before tying the knot with Dan in 2021, filed for divorce from Jewett on Sept. 26, per court documents obtained by E! News on Sept. 28.