"MacKenzie Scott's Generosity: $640 Million Donated to Nonprofits"

MacKenzie Scott, billionaire philanthropist and Amazon co-founder, has donated $640 million to hundreds of nonprofit organizations through her organization, Yield Giving, after an open call for nonprofits to directly apply for a gift. This marks a change in her approach, as her organization had previously conducted "quiet research" to find deserving organizations. The awardees, selected from over 6,000 applicants, are focused on reducing disparities in economic outcomes, education, health, and other critical issues. Scott, who is the fourth-richest woman in the world, has committed the majority of her wealth to society and has previously donated over $2 billion to various causes.