MacKenzie Scott sends millions to nonprofit that supports anti-Israel and pro-Muslim groups, two of which are facing federal probes | Fortune
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MacKenzie Scott sends millions to nonprofit that supports anti-Israel and pro-Muslim groups, two of which are facing federal probes | Fortune
"According to a Dec. 9 blog post written by Scott, her philanthropic organization Yield Giving donated to Solidaire Network, which says it "nurtures relationships between social movements and members to create regenerative systems rooted in love and justice." This means in practice that the network has funded organizations including Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP), American Muslims for Palestine (AMP), the US Palestinian Community Network, and the Palestinian Youth Movement (PYM), according to tax filings and press releases from the Solidaire Network."
"The progressive funding hub that distributes grants to left-wing activist groups received $5 million from Scott in 2025, and $10 million in 2021, according to Yield Giving. But SJP and AMP-two organizations receiving funding from Solidaire Network-face investigations in both the House and Senate for allegedly coordinating with terror group Hamas to start anti-Israel protests in the U.S. Since the attacks on Israel by Hamas militants on Oct. 7, 2023, and Israel's fierce and controversial response, pro-Palestine protests have erupted globally, splitting traditional left-wing interest groups. While Palestinian freedom has emerged as a cause celebre for leftist civil-rights groups, more center-left voices have criticized at least some aspects of the prot"
MacKenzie Scott donated more than $7 billion in 2025, bringing total giving since 2020 to about $26 billion across over 2,700 gifts. Her net worth is roughly $40 billion, largely acquired after her 2019 divorce from Jeff Bezos. Major 2025 grants targeted DEI, disaster recovery, and higher education. Yield Giving made multi-million dollar gifts to Solidaire Network, which funds activist groups including Students for Justice in Palestine, American Muslims for Palestine, the US Palestinian Community Network, and the Palestinian Youth Movement. Solidaire received $5 million in 2025 and $10 million in 2021. Some recipient organizations face House and Senate investigations amid widespread pro-Palestine protests following Oct. 7, 2023, and divisions have emerged across left-wing groups.
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