"MacKenzie Scott's Generosity: Millions Donated to Nonprofits Across the US"

MacKenzie Scott, billionaire philanthropist and ex-wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, has donated $640 million to 361 nonprofit organizations through an open call for organizations to directly apply for a gift. This is part of her pledge to give away most of her wealth, with previous donations totaling an estimated $12 billion to over 1,200 nonprofit organizations. The organizations receiving awards span 38 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico, and focus on a wide range of issues. Scott's philanthropic efforts also include recent donations of nearly $4 billion to various causes, such as climate, education, and Ukraine relief efforts.