MacKenzie Scott has contributed an estimated $12 billion to over 1,200 charity organizations since committing to give away the majority of her fortune in 2019.In March, the author and philanthropist announced that she has given $3.9 billion to hundreds of groups in the last nine months alone, with money going to causes including climate change and education, as well as relief efforts in Ukraine.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of America said in a statement on Tuesday that Scott had contributed $122 million to the organization.
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Tyrone McKinley Freeman, associate professor of philanthropic studies at Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, said Scott's philanthropy is unique not only because she gives away large sums of money in a short amount of time, but also because of the types of organizations she chooses."She's really differentiating herself as a giver because she's giving away these big sums of money to organizations that don't often have access to these types of contributors or these types of gifts," Freeman said, emphasizing that her donations are unconditional.Scott and her husband, Dan Jewett, made a wave of donations in March, including $436 million for Habitat for Humanity, the couple's greatest publicly publicized donation to date.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of America receives a $122 million donation from MacKenzie Scott.
Scott also gave Planned Parenthood a $275 million gift in March, making him the organization's largest single donor.
"Over the last nine months, our team's focus has included some new areas, but our goal has always been to meet the needs of underrepresented people from all kinds of groups," Scott wrote in a Medium blog post. "Equity is a nonpartisan cause."Smaller sums can make a significant difference.
Smaller organizations believe the amounts they have received from Scott to be considerable by their standards, despite the fact that Scott's larger donations garner the most attention.
Scott's $5 million gift to Migrant Clinicians Network exceeds the organization's annual budget, according to Deliana Garcia, director of international initiatives and emerging challenges.
The Migrant Clinicians Network is a non-profit health organization that helps migrants, immigrants, and asylum seekers.
"This money will allow us to assist migrants, immigrants, and refugees who come to this nation, the majority of them are employed in low-wage, high-risk occupations," Garcia explained. "Another portion of it will go toward assisting health-care providers who have dedicated their lives to caring for people like migrant farmworkers."
Scott's $15 million commitment to the Wounded Warrior Project, a nonprofit that helps veterans and service personnel who were injured or sickened on or after 9/11, is the organization's greatest single gift.
Jennifer Silva, chief program officer at Wounded Warrior Project, stated, "We're simply really pleased and humbled to be part of a community of organizations who are focused on truly reducing impediments." "We put a special emphasis on reducing barriers for wounded veterans who have served our nation and ensuring that they have access to life-saving assistance and programs."
The funds will be used to support mental and cognitive health programs.
According to Tasha Booker, senior vice president for external engagement at City Year, the historic $25 million donation from Scott will help the organization expand its impact in schools across the country.
"Without the generosity of donors like MacKenzie Scott and others, we wouldn't be able to conduct this job," Booker added. "This is a life-changing gift that will be felt for years to come, especially as we work to meet President Biden's demand for additional mentors and tutors in our public schools."
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Scott revealed on her blog in July 2020 that she had given $1.7 billion to 116 organizations, including historically Black schools and universities. She gave an additional $4.2 billion to 384 different organizations in December of that year.
Scott's net worth is estimated to be $31.5 billion by Forbes magazine, even after her multibillion-dollar donations.
Scott disclosed the total amount of donations and the beneficiaries in her blog articles, but not the individual amounts.
According to Scott, around 60% of the organizations receiving funding are led by women, and 75% are led by "people with lived experience in the locations they serve and the issues they strive to solve."
"Communities that have a history of reducing barriers for various subgroups of people tend to improve for everyone," Scott wrote.The following are some of Mackenzie Scott's most significant contributions to date:
$436 million to Habitat for Humanity
"With this gift, Habitat is well-positioned to constructively advocate for the systemic and social changes required to improve equal access to affordable housing," said Jonathan Reckford, CEO of Habitat for Humanity International.
$281 million for the Boys & Girls Clubs of America
"Boys & Girls Clubs of America's president and CEO, Jim Clark, stated in a statement that "thanks to this incredible contribution, we will be able to serve even more youth as we lead millions of kids and teens on their journeys to promising futures."
$275 million for Planned Parenthood
"As a key element of the public health infrastructure, we are immensely thankful for Ms. Scott's remarkable charitable commitment in Planned Parenthood "In a statement, Planned Parenthood Federation of America president and CEO Alexis McGill Johnson said.
$133.5 million for communities in schools
In a statement, Communities In Schools president and CEO Rey Saldaa said, "This unrestricted contribution allows us to address injustices in public education and reinvent the way schools run and show up for all students."
$122.6 million – Big Brothers Big Sisters of America
Big Brothers Big Sisters of America President and CEO Artis Stevens said in a statement, "We are incredibly grateful and humbled by MacKenzie's generosity and acknowledgement of the incredible work of our passionate professionals and volunteers who are unwavering in their commitment to create meaningful outcomes for young people today and for generations to come."
$50 million for the National 4-H Council
In a statement, Jennifer Sirangelo, president and CEO of National 4-H Council, said, "National 4-H Council is grateful to MacKenzie Scott and her husband, Dan Jewett, for their faith in Cooperative Extension's 4-H program and its life-changing outcomes for youngsters." "Their donation will help 4-H maintain its dedication to equipping all young people with the skills to lead for a lifetime, regardless of their background or views."
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