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
Earlier this month
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MacKenzie Scott donated a gift to a Silicon Valley nonprofit to support housing initiatives in San Rafael and Sunnyvale.Some support1 report
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Multiple major donors, including MacKenzie Scott and Moody Foundation, provided over $1.3 billion in funding to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).Some support1 report
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MacKenzie Scott made a donation to support student aid and reach at Dominican University of California and College of Marin.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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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
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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
Gone quiet
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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
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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 TransactionalChip industry leaders, including Lisa Su and Jensen Huang, discussed the impact of export regulations and AI testing between countries, while Jeff Bezos addressed Amazon's operations in China.Moves MacKenzie Scott
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Amazon StructuralMin Jin Lee attended Yale commencement ceremonies while Amazon editors selected her novel as the No. 1 pick.Moves MacKenzie Scott
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Medicare StructuralCorMedix and Mundipharma are collaborating on a product pipeline for REZZAYO filing, with pricing tied to post-TDAPA reimbursement.Moves MacKenzie Scott
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United Nations Environment Programme TransactionalTailg, UNEP, and UNDP shared results of electric mobility pilot projects for the Green Ride Africa low-carbon mobility solution across Africa and Southeast Asia.Moves MacKenzie Scott
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Associated Press Mentioned togetherAP documented global scam impact, noting that scammers used Houston as a fake location.Moves MacKenzie Scott
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Knights TransactionalMBA ranking evaluates sustainability content involving Knights and Griffith Business School.Moves MacKenzie Scott
Connections
The 37 strongest of 39, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
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 Transactional
The relationship is 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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Spelman College Transactional
MacKenzie Scott provided over $1.3 billion in donations to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
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Alabama State University Transactional
MacKenzie Scott donated $38 million to Alabama State University.
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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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Amazon Structural
MacKenzie Scott holds an equity stake in Amazon, originally acquired through a divorce settlement.
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Alcorn State University Transactional
MacKenzie Scott donated $42 million to Alcorn State University.
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Morgan State University Transactional
MacKenzie Scott donated $63 million to Morgan State University.
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Spartanburg County Transactional
MacKenzie Scott provided funding to Spartanburg County for its county-wide health initiatives.
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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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Medicare Structural
MacKenzie Scott is enrolled in the Medicare program, indicating a formal dependency on the program's benefits.
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San Rafael Transactional
MacKenzie Scott provided a gift to support housing initiatives in San Rafael.
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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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Bill Gates Mentioned together
MacKenzie Scott and Bill Gates are noted as major contributors to philanthropic giving pools.
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Ring Mentioned together
MacKenzie Scott is concerned about the surveillance implications of Ring's camera technology.
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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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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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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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Evan Spiegel Mentioned together
Evan Spiegel is observed to be tracking and emulating the philanthropic strategies pioneered by 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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Princeton Shared context
Princeton was the location of her former mentor, establishing a key biographical context for MacKenzie Scott.
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Sunnyvale Shared context
MacKenzie Scott's philanthropic gifts are observed to support housing initiatives in Sunnyvale.
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Silicon Valley Shared context
MacKenzie Scott made a donation to a nonprofit organization located within the Silicon Valley region.
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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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SmartAsset Mentioned together
SmartAsset provides financial planning tools relevant to high-net-worth individuals like MacKenzie Scott.
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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 beganNovember 2026
2 eventsOctober 2026
2 eventsSeptember 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.
Show 3 earlier months
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.
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.