MacKenzie Scott Donates $7.1 Billion to 186 Nonprofits

Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott announced on Tuesday that she has donated $7.1 billion to 186 nonprofits over the past year, pushing her total giving since 2019 to $26.3 billion. The disclosure, shared through an update to her Yield Giving website and a blog post, highlights her continued commitment to unrestricted grants that empower organizations without imposing conditions on their use.

Scott's 2025 contributions mark a significant increase from previous years, following $2.6 billion in 2024 and $2.1 billion in 2023. This year's gifts emphasize higher education and climate initiatives, with substantial support directed toward historically Black colleges and universities, tribal colleges, community colleges, and scholarship programs. She allocated at least $783 million to HBCUs alone, recognizing institutions with strong community ties and consistent leadership, according to experts who have tracked her philanthropy.

Among the largest recipients was Forests, People, Climate, a collaborative effort to halt tropical deforestation, which received $90 million, the biggest single grant disclosed. Other notable climate-focused donations included $60 million to the Global...