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What colleges and universities need from donors to thrive

In 1638, John Harvard, an English-born Puritan minister and teacher in the Massachusetts Bay Colony, bequeathed 400 books and half his £779 estate, today equivalent to roughly US$2 million, to the college that would be renamed in his honor after his death.

The Conversation · Oct 12

MacKenzie Scott donated $26.2 billion in five years, but why is she missing from the Chronicle of Philanthropy’s top 50 donors list?

MacKenzie Scott, the ex-wife of Jeff Bezos, donated $26.2 billion over five years and $7 billion in 2025. Despite her significant charitable contributions, she did not appear on the Philanthropy 50 list this year. This exclusion is attributed to her preference for privacy in philanthropy and lack of detailed donation…

The Economic Times · Oct 12

MacKenzie Scott alone accounted for one-third of America's $19.2 billion in megagifts last year

MacKenzie Scott donated $7 billion in 2025, bringing her five-year total to $26.2 billion, even as she stays out of the spotlight.

Fortune · Oct 11

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MacKenzie Scott gives Maliasili $15 million to scale conservation funding

MacKenzie Scott has awarded African conservation organisation Maliasili $15 million in unrestricted funding as it begins a new strategic plan through 2030. Building on her 2021 gift, which helped establish the Maliasili Conservation Fund, the organisation aims to expand flexible support for locally led conservation groups. Its earlier funding model…

The Times of India · Oct 11

Jeff Bezos' ex-wife MacKenzie Scott gave $30 million to Silicon Valley housing group; here’s how her mega donation could help create affordable homes across the Bay Area

MacKenzie Scott has made headlines by donating $30 million to Housing Trust Silicon Valley, a game-changing support for the nonprofit. This significant contribution aims to tackle the alarming affordable housing issue in the San Francisco Bay Area. Over the next ten years, Housing Trust will leverage this funding for various…

The Economic Times · Oct 3

MacKenzie Scott’s first novel in 13 years is being called ‘baffling’—and critics are left asking what message she’s trying to send

The billionaire philanthropist who’s donated $26 billion gave away “Last Days in Two Nations” for free on Substack, noticeably not on Amazon.

Fortune · Oct 3

Philanthropy leader at Warren Buffett and Bill Gates’ Giving Pledge says children of billionaires are pushing them to give their wealth away faster

A historic $124 trillion wealth transfer is underway, and many heirs are using their influence to pressure older generations to spend down fortunes faster.

Fortune · Sep 20

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Africa's richest man's first business was selling sweets at school, now Aliko Dangote is wealthier than China's Jack Ma and Amazon co-founder MacKenzie Scott

Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote, saw his net worth significantly increase after the Dangote Refinery IPO. The massive oil facility is now available to investors on the Nigerian Exchange. This offering aims to raise approximately 2.15 trillion Naira for the refinery. The refinery's equity is valued at around 63 trillion…

The Economic Times · Sep 15

Billionaire Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong says most charities are 'net negative'—and that he has no plans to make his own foundation

The crypto billionaire says he has a donor-advised fund but no plans to start a foundation, joining Elon Musk in casting doubt on traditional giving.

Fortune · Sep 10

MacKenzie Scott has given away $26.4 billion since her divorce from Jeff Bezos, more than any individual worldwide since 2012. Her record-breaking philanthropy is transforming HBCUs across America

MacKenzie Scott has donated $26.4 billion in less than seven years, making her the individual who has donated more money worldwide in a single year than anyone since Forbes began tracking charitable giving in 2012. The billionaire philanthropist has directed hundreds of millions of dollars toward HBCUs, often through unrestricted…

The Economic Times · Sep 9

What Happens to Lululemon Founder Chip Wilson's $6.1B Fortune in Divorce Without a Prenup?

Lululemon founder Chip Wilson filed for a divorce without a prenup, which could lead to complexities in dividing a $6.1 billion fortune under British Columbia's Family Law Act.

International Business Times UK · Sep 7

Jeff Bezos' ex-wife MacKenzie Scott, who sold more than half her Amazon stake, gives $45 million to Trevor Project - the largest single donation in its 27-year history

MacKenzie Scott has given The Trevor Project its largest-ever donation, a $45 million unrestricted gift that comes as the LGBTQ+ youth organization rebuilds after layoffs, management turmoil and the loss of $25 million in federal funding.

The Economic Times · Sep 7

Quote of the Day by Mackenzie Scott: "People who have worked their whole lives in service to others should not have to beg billionaires..." Her powerful call to flip the power dynamic in philanthropy, trust the people doing the work and rethink how wealth is used to create change

Quote of the day by Mackenzie Scott "People who have worked their whole lives in service to others should not have to beg billionaires for funding. The power dynamic needs to flip" challenges traditional philanthropy, arguing that people who dedicate their lives to serving others should not have to beg…

The Economic Times · Sep 4

Jeff Bezos's ex-wife MacKenzie Scott has given over $1 billion to HBCUs: From a $42 million gift to Elizabeth City State to $80 million for Howard University, here’s the full list

Jeff Bezos’ ex-wife MacKenzie Scott’s donations: MacKenzie Scott has donated more than $1 billion to historically Black colleges and universities. Her latest gift of $42 million went to Elizabeth City State University. Scott’s donations are largely unrestricted, giving institutions significant flexibility in how they use the funds. She has donated…

The Economic Times · Sep 4

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The Times of India · Sep 3

Before giving away billions, MacKenzie Scott started an anti-bullying organisation; her lesser-known philanthropy cause she backed for years

MacKenzie Scott is widely known for the extraordinary pace at which she has given away her fortune, often handing large grants to organisations with few restrictions on how the money should be spent. But years before her name became closely associated with billionaire philanthropy, she was backing a much smaller…

Fortune · Sep 2

MacKenzie Scott's latest donation takes her HBCU giving to well over $1 billion

The billionaire philanthropist has a multi-year streak of transformative, no-strings-attached giving to historically Black colleges and universities.

Barchart · Aug 29

Jeff Bezos’ Heartfelt Tribute to Dolly Parton Drew Brutal Backlash: ‘Nobody Wanted to Hear This From You’ — He Once Gave Her $100 Million for Charity

Jeff Bezos’ tribute to Dolly Parton sparked fierce backlash online, but critics overlooked a key detail. In 2022, he gave Parton $100 million to donate to charities of her choice.

The Economic Times · Aug 27

Life lesson from Mackenzie Scott: "There are lots of resources each of us can pull from our safes to share with others. And something greater rises up..."

MacKenzie Scott’s life lesson "There are lots of resources each of us can pull from our safes to share with others. And something greater rises up every time we give" offers a simple message about generosity. It highlights that everyone has something valuable to share. From money and time to…

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The Economic Times · Aug 26

MacKenzie Scott has given away 5 times more than Jeff Bezos despite his $280 billion net worth, 8x greater fortune and 13x more Amazon stock

MacKenzie Scott has given away roughly five times more money than her ex-husband Jeff Bezos, even though Bezos has a $280 billion net worth, making him about eight times wealthier than Scott. He also owns nearly 13 times more Amazon stock than his former wife. Scott has donated almost $27…

The Economic Times · Aug 26

After Jeff Bezos’ ex-wife MacKenzie Scott philanthropy, JPMorgan Chase’s Jamie Dimon and wife Judith donate $12 million to 12 HBCUs: Full list

Jamie Dimon and wife Judith donating $12 million to historically Black colleges and universities: Jamie Dimon and his wife Judith are donating $12 million to 12 historically Black colleges and universities through their foundation, creating a permanent fund aimed at expanding economic opportunities for students.

The Economic Times · Aug 25

MacKenzie Scott gave a nonprofit $20 million in 2020. Five years later, it got another $50 million after an email and a phone call

MacKenzie Scott adopts an innovative philanthropic model that sidesteps the usual grant application process. Instead, her team conducts discreet research and initiates direct contact with selected nonprofits. Organizations like Native Forward and the University of Maryland Eastern Shore have received unexpected large donations. With billions sourced mainly from her Amazon…

International Business Times UK · Aug 25

MacKenzie Scott Helped Erase $40B in Medical Debt: Her Donations Top Musk, Bezos and Larry Page Combined

MacKenzie Scott has donated $130 million to Undue Medical Debt, helping erase over $40 billion in medical debt across the US, highlighting her significant impact on philanthropy and healthcare reform.

The Economic Times · Aug 24

Mark Cuban, worth more than $10 billion, has a bold plan to tackle wealth inequality — here’s what the Shark Tank star wants companies to do

Mark Cuban, who is reportedly worth more than $10 billion, has proposed a new way to tackle wealth inequality: companies should either give every employee a share of the business or face higher corporate taxes. The Shark Tank star says workers should benefit when the companies they help build become…

The Economic Times · Aug 24

In 1999, an American teacher gave $5,000 to a Chinese woman fighting a desert. 27 years later, they reunited in tears after her trees grew into a 50,000-tree forest

In 1999, American teacher Ronald Sakolsky gave $5,000 to Chinese environmentalist Yin Yuzhen after seeing her fight against desertification in Inner Mongolia. Sakolsky eventually travelled to Inner Mongolia and met Yin in person in 2000. Decades later, their reunion ended in tears as the trees she planted grew into a…

The Economic Times · Aug 24

Not just MacKenzie Scott, this US billionaire has given over $1.5 billion to his alma mater Johns Hopkins University, starting with a $5 donation in 1964

Michael Bloomberg’s decades-long commitment to Johns Hopkins University began with a $5 donation and has since grown into more than $1.5 billion in giving. The US billionaire philanthropist has helped expand financial aid, support groundbreaking research, improve medical education and make opportunities more accessible to students from lower- and middle-income…

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