CelebritiesPublished:

While Jeff Bezos is preparing for his first trip to outer space his philanthropist ex-wife MacKenzie Scott has donated another $2.7billion to 286 charities

by
Via - Twitter.


MacKenzie Scott is a lot of things, but the aspect of her personality that’s shining the most in recent times is her benevolence. The philanthropist ex-wife of Jeff Bezos has now donated billions to 286 different causes. This gregarious move totals $2.7billion after the $1.7 billion announced in July 2020 and $4.2 billion in December. All in all, Scott has given away about $8.5 billion in less than a year. She wrote that she and her new husband, Dan Jewett, as well as “a constellation of researchers and administrators and advisors,” are “attempting to give away a fortune that was enabled by systems in need of change,” and that they are “governed by a humbling belief that it would be better if disproportionate wealth were not concentrated in a small number of hands.”


Some of her causes included higher education, organizations fighting ethnic and religious discrimination, arts and cultural institutions, and community engagement groups. MacKenzie Scott is the 22nd-richest person globally, with a net worth of $59.8billion, and has given away nearly 10 percent of her fortune since her 2019 divorce from the Amazon founder. Bezos, the literal richest man in the world, on the other hand, is not doing much on the altruistic front instead is currently focusing on blasting off into space on the first crewed flight of Blue Origin’s New Shepard rocket ship.


While Scott’s generosity is applause-worthy fact is that she has made more than she’s been able to give away: The Amazon shares she received in her $38 billion divorce settlement are now worth roughly $60 billion due to the company’s success during the pandemic, a reflection of how the wealthiest people in the world personally benefited. In contrast, much of the rest of the world suffered.

[Via – BBC]

Tags from the story
,
Neha Tandon Sharma
With over 15 years of experience in luxury journalism, Neha Tandon Sharma is a notable senior writer at Luxurylaunches. Her expertise spans luxury yachts, high-end fashion, and celebrity culture. Beyond writing, her passion for fantasy series is evident. Beginning with articles on women-centric gadgets, she's now a leading voice in luxury, with a fondness for opulent superyachts. To date, her portfolio boasts more than 2 million words, often penned alongside a cappuccino.

You may also like

Warren Buffett’s charity lunch sells for a record breaking $3.5 million
Google’s head honcho Eric Schmidt auctions off coffee date for charity
Walking on the path of Mackenzie Scott, Billionaire Melinda Gates is investing a whopping $1 billion of her own money to help women in the United States.
Hermès and Christie’s serve up a one-of-a-kind Passe-Guide Bag for Spain in a charity auction
A new day and a new effort by Mackenzie Scott to make the world a better place – The billionaire author selflessly donated $6 million to the Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh and $2.4 million to the Greater Sacramento Urban League.
MacKenzie Scott stands as the antithesis of billionaires with an agenda. Here is how she is single-handedly pioneering a new era of philanthropy through quiet giving: Jeff Bezos’ ex-wife has already donated $14 billion, transforming the lives of millions.
MacKenzie Scott sold 65 million Amazon shares worth over $10 billion in 2023. 2024 has just begun and she has already donated $3 million to a Chicago-based nonprofit.
From Meryl Streep to Anne Hatchway, the biggest stars of ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ cast to get on a Zoom call with one lucky winner as part of charity auction
Megadonor Mackenzie Scott surprised this Philadelphia nonprofit with a $4 million donation. For a sum that is less than what Jeff Bezos pays every month to maintain his Koru superyacht, the organization will provide employment opportunities to thousands in need.