The gift from the billionaire philanthropist and author–and former wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos-will be put to use expanding STEM programs and upgrading Girl Scout camps, among other initiatives.
In this March 4, 2018, file photo, then-MacKenzie Bezos arrives at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in Beverly Hills, Calif.Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has donated $84.5 million to the Girl Scouts, the organization announced Tuesday, continuing her streak of eye-popping donations to large national nonprofits this year.
“We are so appreciative of MacKenzie Scott’s gift to Girl Scouts. This is a great accelerator for our ongoing efforts to help girls cultivate the skills and connections needed to lead in their own communities and globally,” Girl Scouts of the USA CEO Sofia Chang said in a statement announcing the donation.
“The selection criteria has not been made public or shared with us but we’re very grateful for the support. GSUSA did not participate in selecting the amount or councils that received donations. All donations were determined by Ms. Scott and her team,” a Girl Scouts of the USA spokesperson says. “The support from all our donors, including this generous donation from Ms. Scott, is critical in delivering on our work of reimagination and transformation,” Chang said in a statement about the gift.
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