"MacKenzie Scott's Generosity Soars: Doubling Donations to Nonprofits"
Billionaire MacKenzie Scott more than doubles her planned gifts to nonprofit applicants, announcing $640 million to 361 small nonprofits through an open call for applications managed by Lever for Change. The increase in both the award amount and the number of organizations selected is a "pleasant surprise," according to a philanthropy expert. Scott has given away $16.5 billion since 2019 and continues to honor her commitment to giving away her wealth, with the latest gifts coming with no restrictions or reporting requirements.