Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott's record $7.2 billion donation in 2025 has drawn criticism from Y Combinator CEO Garry Tan, who called it a 'bad donation,' a sentiment echoed by Elon Musk.

MacKenzie Scott, ex-wife of Jeff Bezos, shares the early acts of kindness that shaped her philanthropic approach and inspired her significant donations.

MacKenzie Scott's significant $20 million donation to a community college is now facing controversy and an ongoing investigation.

MacKenzie Scott has donated $26 billion over seven years, exceeding the lifetime giving of her ex-husband Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk. Her significant contributions highlight her prominent role in global philanthropy.

MacKenzie Scott, ex-wife of Jeff Bezos, has become the third-biggest philanthropist in the US, donating $26.4 billion of her net worth, with her 2025 donations alone reaching a record.