MacKenzie Scott alone accounted for one-third of America’s $19.2 billion in megagifts last year

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What happened

MacKenzie Scott donated $7 billion in 2025, bringing her five-year total to $26.2 billion, even as she stays out of the spotlight.

Key facts

  • MacKenzie Scott donated $7 billion in 2025, bringing her five-year total to $26.2 billion, even as she stays out of the spotlight.
  • Reported by Fortune and published Sun, 11 Oct 2026 13:18:32 UTC.

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  2. MacKenzie Scott alone accounted for one-third of America’s $19.2 billion in megagifts last year

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