Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott arrives at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party, March 4, 2018, in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File) NEW YORK (AP) — The author and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott revealed $7.1 billion in donations to nonprofits in 2025 Tuesday, marking a significant increase in her annual giving from recent years.
Main Idea: MacKenzie Scott said she gave $7.1 billion to nonprofits in 2025, a sharp rise from her recent yearly donations.
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Scott’s huge gifts can help colleges and nonprofits give more aid, jobs, and services to students and communities. The money may also reduce pressure on public budgets, though the long-term impact depends on how groups use it.
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