Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has donated $84.5 million to the Girl Scouts of America, the largest donation from a single individual in its history.
Tuesday that the donation will help its recovery from the pandemic, expand its investment in girls by helping advance its mission to "provide life-changing experiences, mentorship, and programming.", pushing more sales online and with virtual cookie booths.The Girl Scouts said Scott's gift will be used to create “more equitable membership opportunities in communities that have been under engaged,” including diversity, equity, inclusion and racial justice initiatives.
It also will be used to future-proof facilities including Girl Scout camp properties, including making “climate-resiliency improvements.”Scott — who walked away from her marriage with Jeff Bezos with Amazon shares worth tens of billions — has given away a staggering $12 billion in three years and has said she plans to keep giving until it’s mostly gone.Flashback:
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