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MacKenzie Scott’s latest $60 million donation is a sign philanthropists are trying to fill the void from Trump’s cuts to FEMA

Philanthropy “cannot—and should not—replace government and its essential responsibilities,” CDP president and CEO Patricia McIlreavy told Fortune.

Fortune

MacKenzie Scott gives $60 million to the Center for Disaster Philanthropy

MacKenzie Scott has donated $60 million to the Center for Disaster Philanthropy

The Independent UK

Billionaire Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott Gifts Over $300M to Higher Education Institutions in a Month

MacKenzie Scott has been donating to higher education institutions focused on Historically Black Colleges and Universities and nonprofits that enable access to higher education and prioritise affordability for underserved students.

International Business Times UK

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MacKenzie Scott triples down on DEI with $40 million donation to African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund

In 2021, the billionaire donated $20 million to the same organization, dedicated to preserving U.S. sites associated with Black history.

Fortune

MacKenzie Scott has cut her stake in Amazon by 42%—worth nearly $13 billion—as the billionaire casually donates over $110 million to DEI causes

After the billionaire philanthropist Mackenzie Scott ended up with about 4% of Amazon, she’s given away $19 billion over the past five years, with over $100 million to DEI causes in the past few months.

Fortune

Jeff Bezos Ex-Wife Trims Amazon Stake by 42% Worth $12.5B; Still Richer Than When She Inherited Them in 2019

MacKenzie Scott offloaded 42% of her Amazon holdings, or 58 million shares, over the past year, worth about $12.5 billion, marking the largest share reduction since her divorce from Amazon founder Jeff Bezos in 2019.

International Business Times UK

Billionaire MacKenzie Scott doubles down on DEI with $42 million donation

In a signal to nonprofits and boardrooms, the Yield Giving philanthropist is backing diversity and equity with no‑strings grants—building on more than $19 billion she’s distributed in five years.

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Nicole Kidman's 'cocaine clause' to Coco Austin's butt implants: the weird world of celebrity prenups

As details emerge of a ‘cocaine clause’ in Nicole Kidman’s prenuptial agreement with Keith Urban, we take a look at the deeply unrelatable reality of celebrity splits

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'She Is SAINT MacKenzie Scott': United Negro College Fund CEO Almost 'Lost It' After $70m Donation from Jeff Bezos' Ex

MacKenzie Scott donates $70m (£52m) to the United Negro College Fund, boosting HBCU endowments and sparking calls for a new era of trust-based philanthropy.

International Business Times UK

MacKenzie Scott is making another huge donation with no strings attached—this time it’s $70 million to historically Black colleges and universities

Since divorcing from Jeff Bezos, MacKenzie Scott has donated over $19 billion of her wealth—but this is one of her largest single donations ever.

Fortune

MacKenzie Scott gives $70 million to UNCF to financially strengthen HBCUs

Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has donated $70 million to the UNCF, the largest private provider of scholarships to Black students

The Independent UK

The Most Generous Billionaire: How MacKenzie Scott Is Changing Philanthropy

MacKenzie Scott became one of the world's richest women after her 2019 divorce from Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, receiving around $36 billion.

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5 Famous People Who Lost Everything to Divorce

Even celebrities with massive fortunes aren’t immune to losing it all during a divorce. When marriages break down, high-profile splits often make headlines—not just for drama, but also for staggering financial fallout. Some celebs have literally seen their wealth vanish, bank accounts emptied, or assets redistributed in ways that changed…

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Jeff Bezos Built Amazon From A Garage Into A $2.4 Trillion Empire — And It All Started With Used Books And A Recycled Door Desk

Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) grew from two people packing books in a Bellevue garage into a $2.4 trillion powerhouse. Founder Jeff Bezos labeled parcels and drove them to the post office while his then-wife, MacKenzie Scott, sealed boxes.

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Lauren Sanchez’s $5 Million Diamond Ring Blasted As An “Accident Waiting To Happen”

"This would terrify me to wear"

International Business Times UK

Jeff Bezos Sells Another Batch of Amazon Shares Worth $1.5B Under a Prearranged Plan

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos sold another batch of company shares worth $1.5 billion under a 10b5-1 plan. He has sold over $2.3 billion worth of the stock in July, weeks after his marriage to Lauren Sanchez.

Benzinga

Rivian CEO Joins Bezos & Gates Divorce Club—Voting Power Slashed Before R2 Debut

Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ:RIVN) ownership looks different going forward as the company's founder RJ Scaringe had to transfer part of his stake in the electric vehicle company as part of a divorce settlement.

International Business Times UK

Jeff Bezos Sold 3.4M Amazon Shares Worth $768.9M A Week After Marriage With Lauren Sanchez

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos sold 3.4 million Amazon shares worth $768.9 million based on the Thursday closing price of $222.26 per share. The stock sale was completed between 3rd and 9th July across four trades.

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'Sold His Soul… The Devil Is Smiling' — Rosie O'Donnell Blasts Jeff Bezos' $50 Million Wedding, Oprah, and His 'Fake Fembot Wife' in Scathing Rant

Rosie O'Donnell didn't need a red carpet invitation to Jeff Bezos' $50 million wedding — she had something sharper to deliver.

Benzinga

Jeff Bezos Just Remarried in a $50 Million 'Wedding of the Century' — But His Ex-Wife Is Giving Away Her Billions 'Until the Safe Is Empty'

Jeff Bezos just threw what's being called the wedding of the century—and unlike two-day destination weddings in Cabo, this one included Murano glass, historic Venetian churches, and a few Kardashians.

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All The Celebrities Who Are Dragging The Folks Who Showed Face At Jeff Bezos’ $85M Wedding

"It turned my stomach seeing all these billionaires gathering in the gross excess of it all. The show of it."

International Business Times UK

Charlize Theron, Katie Couric and More Celebs Blast Bezos Wedding — While Fans Praise 'Real Queen' MacKenzie Scott

Charlize Theron, Katie Couric and others blast Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez's $50M Venice wedding as tone-deaf extravagance. Meanwhile, Bezos' ex-wife MacKenzie Scott wins praise for her philanthropic legacy.

The Independent UK

Rosie O’Donnell and Charlize Theron among celebrity critics of ‘gross’ Bezos wedding

O'Donnell wrote a scathing poem titled ‘Jeffs Wedding’

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Kim Kardashian Claims Guests “Cried” At Jeff Bezos’ Wedding Ceremony, Sparks Hilarious Reactions

"She cried too of her jealousy"

International Business Times UK

Does Jeff Bezos Have an Adopted Daughter From China? Meet His Four Children With Ex-Wife MacKenzie Scott

Jeff Bezos's family remains largely private, with seven children including stepchildren, as he balances wealth, parenthood, and a new marriage.

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