"The philanthropist MacKenzie Scott revealed Tuesday that she donated $7.1 billion (6.1 billion) to nonprofits in 2025. Her donations this year mark a significant increase in annual giving than in previous years which she said was $2.6 billion in 2024 and $2.1 billion in 2023. Scott is one of the richest people in the world, and Forbes estimates her net worth at around $33 billion, largely stemming from her stake in Amazon."
"In advance of Scott's public announcement, more than a dozen historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) said they had received a combined $783 million (673 million) from her this year, according to research by Rutgers University professor Marybeth Gasman. Some institutions were first-time recipients, while others that had previously received support did not receive funds in this round. Gasman has tracked $1.35 billion (1.16 billion) in Scott's giving to HBCUs since 2020."
"The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) confirmed receiving $70 million (60 million), which it plans to invest in a collective endowment for participating HBCUs. Native Forward Scholars Fund, which provides scholarships to Native American students, also received $50 million (43 million). Scott notable for donations because they have no strings attached Scott's giving model remains notable because her donations come without applications, restrictions, or reporting requirements. She has no public-facing foundation or office, and organizations are typically notified of a gift through intermediaries."
MacKenzie Scott donated $7.17 billion to nonprofits in 2025, a large increase from $2.6 billion in 2024 and $2.1 billion in 2023. Her cumulative giving since 2019 reached $26.3 billion. Major recipients include groups addressing climate change and equality, and more than a dozen historically Black colleges and universities that together received $783 million. Research has tracked $1.35 billion in HBCU giving since 2020. The United Negro College Fund received $70 million for a collective endowment and Native Forward Scholars Fund received $50 million. Gifts are made without applications, restrictions, reporting requirements, or a public foundation.
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