MacKenzie Scott.
American philanthropist and novelist
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Active this week
Earlier this month
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MacKenzie Scott received 4% of Amazon stock in her divorce settlement and voiced concerns regarding Ring camera surveillance.Some support1 report
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MacKenzie Scott, Amazon, American Indian College Fund, and Brookings Institution collaborated on a report regarding tribal college funding issues.Some support2 reports
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MacKenzie Scott announced on September 20, 2026, that she donated $17 billion to various left-wing charities.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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The Associated Press reported on the large giving totals of MacKenzie Scott, coinciding with an assessment by the IEA on the need for methane cuts.Some support1 report
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MacKenzie Scott donated large, often unrestricted grants to nonprofit organizations, including The Trevor Project.Some support2 reports
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MacKenzie Scott received a 4 per cent stake in Amazon and donated $42 million to Elizabeth City State University.Some support2 reports
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MacKenzie Scott donated over $275 million to six different universities across the US, including Howard, Morgan State, and Norfolk State.Some support1 report
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MacKenzie Scott received Amazon stock as part of her divorce settlement from an Amazon founder.Well supported8 reports1 development inside
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MacKenzie Scott is facing PFAS contamination issues in her town while simultaneously making a $50 million donation to a scholarship fund.Some support1 report
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Jeff Bezos founded Amazon before his marriage to MacKenzie Scott, who was formerly his wife.Some support2 reports
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Amidst the ongoing political climate, Donald Trump announced rollbacks to environmental protections, while the public profile of Jeff Bezos and MacKenzie Scott was marked by personal developments.Some support2 reports
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MacKenzie Scott provided funding for county-wide health initiatives in Spartanburg County.Some support1 report
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MacKenzie Scott, Jeff Bezos, and Elon Musk discussed hyper-capitalism and jointly pledged donations to support gay marriage.Some support1 report
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MacKenzie Scott donated $80 million to a nonprofit, while Evan Spiegel made multimillion-dollar contributions to organizations aiding medical debt in San Diego and Los Angeles counties.Some support1 report
Gone quiet
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MacKenzie Scott, former wife of Jeff Bezos, is collecting Social Security and is enrolled in Medicare, while SmartAsset offers retirement planning tools.Well supported4 reports
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MacKenzie Scott is credited with helping set up Amazon alongside Jeff Bezos.Some support1 report
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MacKenzie Scott donated money to the Center for Election Innovation & Research and to Planned Parenthood.Some support1 report
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MacKenzie Scott contributes to a major philanthropic giving pool and is cited regarding major giving trends.Some support1 report
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MacKenzie Scott sold half of her Amazon stake and donated to Howard University, while being recognized as a generous philanthropist.Some support1 report
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Around MacKenzie Scott this week
News at the entities that move MacKenzie Scott most-
Jeff Bezos StructuralJeff Bezos commented on the importance of margins while discussing the market performance of Blackstone and Privia Health.Moves MacKenzie Scott
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Amazon StructuralAmazon and eBay are hosting merchandise sales in the Birmingham/East Midlands region, where a paediatrician works.Moves MacKenzie Scott
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Medicare StructuralU.S. News & World Report is using data from CMS to generate ratings.Moves MacKenzie Scott
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United Nations Environment Programme TransactionalInger Andersen was identified as the Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme.Moves MacKenzie Scott
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Associated Press Mentioned togetherWells Fargo confirmed on October 20, 2026, that it utilizes figures provided by the Associated Press for its reporting.Moves MacKenzie Scott
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Elizabeth City State University TransactionalElizabeth City State University and Lenoir Community College formed a partnership allowing for dual enrollment and shared resources.Moves MacKenzie Scott
Connections
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Elizabeth City State University Transactional
MacKenzie Scott donated $42 million to Elizabeth City State University.
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Norfolk State University Transactional
MacKenzie Scott donated $50 million to Norfolk State University.
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Knights Transactional
MacKenzie Scott made a major philanthropic donation of over $1 billion to Knights, which functions as a university/foundation.
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Jeff Bezos Structural
The relationship is structural, defined by the financial settlement of the divorce which granted MacKenzie Scott a substantial equity stake derived from Jeff Bezos' wealth.
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Undue Medical Debt Transactional
MacKenzie Scott donated $80 million to Undue Medical Debt.
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Howard University Transactional
MacKenzie Scott has been donating significant funds, including $80 million, to Howard University.
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Alabama State University Transactional
MacKenzie Scott donated $38 million to Alabama State University.
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Alcorn State University Transactional
MacKenzie Scott donated $42 million to Alcorn State University.
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Amazon Structural
MacKenzie Scott holds an equity stake in Amazon, originally acquired through a divorce settlement.
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College of Marin Transactional
MacKenzie Scott provides donations to College of Marin to support student aid and reach.
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Spartanburg County Transactional
MacKenzie Scott provided funding to Spartanburg County for its county-wide health initiatives.
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Morgan State University Transactional
MacKenzie Scott donated $63 million to Morgan State University.
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Medicare Structural
MacKenzie Scott is enrolled in the Medicare program, indicating a formal dependency on the program's benefits.
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Dominican University of California Transactional
MacKenzie Scott provided a donation to Dominican University of California to support student aid.
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Spain Transactional
MacKenzie Scott directed billions in unrestricted grants to entities in Spain.
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United Nations Environment Programme Transactional
MacKenzie Scott provided a donation that supports the climate goals of the United Nations Environment Programme.
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Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy Mentioned together
The two entities are co-mentioned in literature regarding major trends in the field of philanthropy.
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Forbes Mentioned together
Forbes reported on MacKenzie Scott's status as a generous philanthropist.
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Planned Parenthood Transactional
MacKenzie Scott donated money to Planned Parenthood.
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Elon Musk Mentioned together
Scott's donations are presented as challenging narratives surrounding extreme wealth accumulation.
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Ring Mentioned together
MacKenzie Scott is concerned about the surveillance implications of Ring's camera technology.
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Bob Woodruff Foundation Operational
MacKenzie Scott operates in a functional capacity that influences the Bob Woodruff Foundation's activities.
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Warren Buffett Mentioned together
Both MacKenzie Scott and Warren Buffett are recognized as major megagift donors and members of the Giving Pledge.
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Bill Gates Mentioned together
MacKenzie Scott and Bill Gates are noted for contributing to major philanthropic giving pools.
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Princeton Shared context
Princeton was the location of her former mentor, establishing a key biographical context for MacKenzie Scott.
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Associated Press Mentioned together
Associated Press reported on MacKenzie Scott's large philanthropic giving totals.
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New York City Shared context
MacKenzie Scott's philanthropic work is situated within the major urban and institutional ecosystems, including New York City, which serves as a major hub for her focus on education and social causes.
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Substack Mentioned together
MacKenzie Scott is utilizing Substack as a platform for her novel's self-publishing chapters.
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Evan Spiegel Mentioned together
Evan Spiegel is observed to be tracking and emulating the philanthropic strategies pioneered by MacKenzie Scott.
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SmartAsset Mentioned together
SmartAsset provides financial planning tools relevant to high-net-worth individuals like MacKenzie Scott.
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Center for Election Innovation & Research Transactional
MacKenzie Scott donated money to the Center for Election Innovation & Research.
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IEA Mentioned together
IEA's work on energy assessments, including methane cuts, is a topic of shared interest in the broader economic graph.
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Laurene Allen Mentioned together
No direct relationship between MacKenzie Scott and Laurene Allen was observed in the provided evidence.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
1 eventSeptember 2026
7 events- MacKenzie Scott received 4% of Amazon stock in her divorce settlement and voiced concerns regarding Ring camera surveillance.
- MacKenzie Scott, Amazon, American Indian College Fund, and Brookings Institution collaborated on a report regarding tribal college funding issues.
- MacKenzie Scott announced on September 20, 2026, that she donated $17 billion to various left-wing charities.
- The Associated Press reported on the large giving totals of MacKenzie Scott, coinciding with an assessment by the IEA on the need for methane cuts.
- MacKenzie Scott donated large, often unrestricted grants to nonprofit organizations, including The Trevor Project.
- MacKenzie Scott received a 4 per cent stake in Amazon and donated $42 million to Elizabeth City State University.
- MacKenzie Scott donated over $275 million to six different universities across the US, including Howard, Morgan State, and Norfolk State.
August 2026
3 events- MacKenzie Scott is facing PFAS contamination issues in her town while simultaneously making a $50 million donation to a scholarship fund.
- Jeff Bezos founded Amazon before his marriage to MacKenzie Scott, who was formerly his wife.
- Amidst the ongoing political climate, Donald Trump announced rollbacks to environmental protections, while the public profile of Jeff Bezos and MacKenzie Scott was marked by personal developments.
Show 2 earlier months
July 2026
5 events- MacKenzie Scott provided funding for county-wide health initiatives in Spartanburg County.
- MacKenzie Scott, Jeff Bezos, and Elon Musk discussed hyper-capitalism and jointly pledged donations to support gay marriage.
- MacKenzie Scott donated $80 million to a nonprofit, while Evan Spiegel made multimillion-dollar contributions to organizations aiding medical debt in San Diego and Los Angeles counties.
- MacKenzie Scott, former wife of Jeff Bezos, is collecting Social Security and is enrolled in Medicare, while SmartAsset offers retirement planning tools.
- MacKenzie Scott is credited with helping set up Amazon alongside Jeff Bezos.
June 2026
4 events- MacKenzie Scott received Amazon stock as part of her divorce settlement from an Amazon founder.
- MacKenzie Scott donated money to the Center for Election Innovation & Research and to Planned Parenthood.
- MacKenzie Scott contributes to a major philanthropic giving pool and is cited regarding major giving trends.
- MacKenzie Scott sold half of her Amazon stake and donated to Howard University, while being recognized as a generous philanthropist.