ICYMI: This is part of her pledge to give away most of her money.
MacKenzie Scott, the novelist and philanthropist who helped ex-husband Jeff Bezos found Amazon, has donated $281 million to the Boys & Girls Clubs of America. It is the largest donation ever given to the organization by any individual in its long history.
“Gifts like this are rare and have incredible impact. It’s a historic moment for our organization and the Clubs that received MacKenzie Scott’s significant support,” Jim Clark, president and CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of America, said in a press release. “We know now, more than ever, that with the right support system, positive mentorship and opportunities, kids can thrive.
Just a matter of weeks ago, Scott donated $133.5 million to Communities in Schools, an educational nonprofit that provides resources like food and housing to 3,000 schools so students can focus on academics. The donation was the largest unsolicited donation in the nonprofit’s history.
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