MacKenzie Scott, ex-wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, has donated one of the biggest amounts in the 158-year history of Howard University. She donated $80 million to the University, highlighting her commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in higher education. Recent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), first reported by Bloomberg,…
When you hear of a billionaire reducing their holdings in a company like Amazon, it immediately shocks the business world. In this case, the story of MacKenzie Scott, the ex-wife of Jeff Bezos, is more than just a portfolio adjustment, rather it’s a powerful statement on business and philanthropy. Recently she reduced her Amazon stake…
Last Updated:October 22, 2025, 10:43 IST MacKenzie Scott cut her Amazon stake by 42%, now worth $12.6 billion, fuelling her philanthropy with major gifts to UNCF, 10,000 Degrees, Girl Scouts, and Planned Parenthood. MacKenzie Scott, former wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. MacKenzie Scott, former wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, has pared down her…