MacKenzie Scott has been one of the biggest philanthropists in the US in recent times. According to reports, she was the biggest individual donor in 2025 and has donated approximately $26.2 billion to charitable causes over the past five years, often giving quietly and without extensive publicity.
Scott, who was previously married to Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, has also spoken about how an act of kindness once helped her continue her studies. According to reports, Scott revealed that she received a $1,000 gift from her college roommate at a time when she needed financial help to remain enrolled.
