MacKenzie Scott Donated More In Two Years Than Ex-Husband Jeff Bezos Has In His Lifetime | Forbes

MacKenzie Scott, whose shoestring operation-she has no foundation and gives her wealth away in stealth-donated $5.8 billion to 500 different groups across the country in 2020. Last year, she continued giving her fortune away faster than any billionaire ever, announcing in June another $2.7 billion in gifts to 286 “high-impact” groups such as the Children’s Defense Fund and the National Council of Nonprofits-pushing her estimated lifetime donations above $8.6 billion. Then, in December, Scott published a Medium post mentioning that she’d made another round of gifts-but provided no details on who got the grants or how much she doled out. She quickly clarified that she would share details about the gifts "in the year to come." In the meantime, Forbes is only crediting her with her known, public donations.
And Scott’s ex-husband, Jeff Bezos, who has taken to philanthropy-announcing $1 billion in gifts in 2021-since stepping down as Amazon’s CEO in July.
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[@makeracistsafraidagain]

What a fine human being she is.

[@drstone1167]

👎Shame on Liberal PHILANTHROPHY Billionaire MacKenzie Scott former wife of liberal Jeff Bezos, who donated $275 million to the national office and 21 affiliates of Planned Parenthood baby killing abortion centers. Scott, who received 4% of Amazon's stock in her divorce settlement with Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, gave Planned Parenthood baby killing abortion centers the largest donation from a single donor in the abortion giant's history. What a waste of money 💰 killing helpless babies rather than choosing adoption and the answer.

[@omarfarique6304]

She is a thief

[@ExtraterrestrialBeing-jc7to]

Yes she donated 275 million to planned Parenthood so black women can have more abortions.

[@DarthVader-gp4kr]

He already donated 38billion to her

[@melvinbarnett1910]

Facts.

[@francisedward8713]

It wasn’t a donation. It was a settlement. Her support of her ex-husband over the years, according to Bezos himself, was crucial to his success.

[@CTDFX]

Hahaha

[@denverlilly3669]

He married her...that's how it works.

[@omarfarique6304]

@@denverlilly3669 Yup let's forget that women are independent 😂😂😂

[@availablehage]

She should run for elections

[@omarfarique6304]

Haha good joke

[@availablehage]

@@omarfarique6304 thanks man someone finally got it

[@thestockfother]

Easily shed get a spot on some energy board director or something

[@randywu526]

Mrs Scott is truly a woman of fine character who cares deeply about the world than about herself.

[@omarfarique6304]

Lol she donated stolen money. If I steal $50 Billion I don't mind donating $2 Billion also.

[@sammygaudino8906]

@@omarfarique6304 how did she steal it SMH?

[@omarfarique6304]

@@sammygaudino8906 She didn't earn any of that money. She took it from her Ex husband. I like how feminists always use the independent card but when it comes to divorce they start acting like they need the finance of the husband because they are women and definitely not independent.

[@sammygaudino8906]

@@omarfarique6304 we'll having four kid's kind in titles her to that actually she took a pay cut to be honest?

[@omarfarique6304]

@@sammygaudino8906 Sorry I don't understand what you mean

[@DeusEx.Machina]

She donated his money.

[@hercules1494]

Bruh she co-founded Amazon

[@tonymatur4694]

@@hercules1494 no she didn’t that’s cap

[@weed__]

@?corn? No she didn't..She didn't own anything in the Company

[@denverlilly3669]

It boggles me that someone can be so generous and yet their critics will simply lament "it's not her money". They're more concerned with that than all the people and organizations that benefited from her philanthropy.

[@sydvicious005]

Exactly and it is hers. Mackenzie Scott helped start Amazon with her ex husband and a lot of the concepts came from her.

[@denverlilly3669]

@@sydvicious005 Even if that weren't the case, it wasn't "stolen". The money was awarded in the settlement.

[@Manx123]

The issue is Bezos is mean to be condemned by this comparison.

[@jehovahshabba]

God loves a cheerful giver like Mrs. Scott😇

[@degcosmetics8020]

I bet

[@floriderllc6862]

It’s very easy to give away money when you didn’t earn it.

[@yisraeljarthur]

Do you know what role she fulfilled at Amazon ? And are you aware of the ‘non-economic’ work that many women contribute to business and entrepreneurship in the first place ? Just because it doesn’t show up in a tax filing doesn’t mean it’s not work.

[@user-ib4bo4kx2l]

She helped with the finances starting up and she took on all the bills to give Jeff the opportunity to dedicate his time to Amazon. But please carry on

[@floriderllc6862]

@@user-ib4bo4kx2l 🤣😂😅😁

[@floriderllc6862]

@@user-ib4bo4kx2l she got divorce money.

[@shnellmybitenshtaag300]

@@user-ib4bo4kx2l so she helped with money not the work? Yes?

[@asnierkishcowboy]

Here's another "But it was actually his money." comment.

[@eisenall1776]

Well isnt it his money?

[@glizzyap4912]

No it isn’t his money. You forget Mackenzie helped build Amazon too look it for yourself instead of jumping to conclusions looking foolish

[@seanowens1006]

Right?? I could give away someone else's money too - and still keep a billion for myself

[@seanowens1006]

Somebody stop her! She is spending all of Jeff's money!

[@fatman9196]

She donated the money he gave her

[@DONMURATTHEDUKE]

I donated also,to my own foundation to avoid tax. At least im honest.

[@wadafik]

That's one way of making your ex look bad. Although, it's probably not that hard since it's Jeff Bezos.

[@kevdernman]

Giving away the fortune he created that she blows makes him look bad?

[@Goldenskies__]

@@kevdernman Men are always so offensive towards this woman... He was the one who cheated on her. She moved on. And Married a high school teacher. You really can't accept She isn't a gold-digger. She did the right thing. Never forgive a man who cheated on you. And She looks way happier with her new husband. Plus, She's really beautiful for her age.

[@kevdernman]

@@Goldenskies__ not saying she's a gold digger. But he created that wealth. It's not "brave" of her to part with it. I'm not talking about any of the rest your brought up. I'm sure you're 100% right. But if I gained 45.3b because of who I married, how noble do I have to be to part with wealth I didn't create.

[@leonasdaughta]

She probably tried to make it work with him that’s What real genuine women do before they leave any man

[@omarfarique6304]

@@leonasdaughta Not gold diggers

[@witness1013]

You wasn't with him in the gym!!!

[@ryanb01]

Drizzy lol

[@Rockahfellahh]

Forbes is baiting us at this point with these headlines

[@chzaheerbabarwarraich4914]

Most Generous Lady Ever.Best wishes and Regards.

[@smicksmookety]

Investing in important projects is more helpful than just giving cash away.

[@mclovin9191]

Technically Jeff has donated all of that though

[@brandonthomass]

How? Wasn’t she right by his side all those years while creating amazon and running it? She literally helped build amazon to what it is today. Jeff creeps me out and lacks personality if he even has one.

[@moulayderissy5445]

It's a joke 😂

[@Karthik-ul3sr]

@@brandonthomass Please elaborate on how she helped build Amazon.

[@Sudeep.Manerkar]

🤣🤣🤣

[@svanimation8969]

@@Karthik-ul3sr I researched a little bit. Both worked at DE Shaw. Jeff tells Mackenzie, he wants to start a company, she said she would support him no matter. Both leave their job, she drives around US to find headquarters for Amazon, the name AMAZON was her idea. She finally makes a deal with a bookstore while Jeff is looking for investors. In the starting days, she worked too hard delivering books, packing books and also managed all lines of credit for the company. When the company almost lost its funds, Jeff said the failure chance was 70 percent, however she motivated Jeff to work more and they succeeded. Even the blue origin was her idea. After all that she just walked away with 25 percent and no disputes

[@BlueTaurianBull]

Well she got it FREE as part of divorce settlement ... its easy to donate when you get for FREE :)

[@makeracistsafraidagain]

Huh?

[@sjjdhwhjw1257]

It's not free it's for all the years of her life she devoted to the company. Don't comment on something you don't know

[@weed__]

@@sjjdhwhjw1257 and How she Devoted her life..

[@glass1258]

That’s because she didn’t work for it .

[@tommybombadil8651]

It is everyone's dream to hit the lottery so they can give money to charity and feel good about themselves but still be rich.

[@Bruhh253]

Hahah its still jeff's money

[@mkv9105]

It is very easy to give out money you didn't work for. And we all know is true so don't attack me, charity is novel but once you really work for the money you become very cautious about how you let loose of it.

[@PeterBornAgain]

I spoke with her on social media a couple yrs back all I said was "now you will have every guy messaging you" of course I was only joking, she replied with a simple "lol".

[@dickensmccain3129]

how much does forbes family donate

[@schneiderauguste5829]

I'm glad to be here

[@hexagonmagnetics569]

It’s much easier to give away money you didn’t earn!

[@glizzyap4912]

Legally she did earn it, only because they were married when he built his wealth 10+ years

[@hexagonmagnetics569]

@@glizzyap4912 Yeah, she helped a lil!

[@johncoates968]

How different they both are.

[@mingotrd]

All those Businesses Will palace orders thru Amazon some how 😂

[@paresh8223]

The money she donated, she got it from Jeff. It wasn't hers.

[@brandonthomass]

Actually she helped start amazon alongside him in 1994 and help build it into what it is today. Jeff has had help from countless other people he hired who have transformed amazon to what it is today.

[@goofycomputer1234]

Yeah..thats another F U to him..am giving your money away and nothing you can do about it 🤣🤣🤣

[@twoweeledsoto6072]

Careful paresh. Even though it's true what you say, we're not supposed to say it. 🤣🤣

[@twoweeledsoto6072]

@@brandonthomass She was there in the beginning, but let's not pretend she had anything more to do with it than the very beginning.

[@UchennaMbawuike]

I thought this was about MacKenzie Scott...

[@rougeone7599]

People who are saying it is Bezos money should know. I researched a little bit. Both worked at DE Shaw. Jeff tells MacKenzie, he wants to start a company, she said she would support him no matter. Both leave their job, she drives around US to find headquarters for Amazon, the name AMAZON was her idea. She finally makes a deal with a bookstore while Jeff is looking for investors. In the starting days, she worked too hard delivering books, packing books and also managed all lines of credit for the company. When the company almost lost its funds, Jeff said the failure chance was 70 percent, however she motivated Jeff to work more and they succeeded. Even the blue origin was her idea. After all that she just walked away with 25 percent and no disputes

[@NeffLethal]

And? It's his money. He can donate how much or how little he damn well pleases.

[@denverlilly3669]

And that kind of attitude is what's wrong with the world. I don't care if you have money if you don't use it for the benefit of mankind. It's easy to not have a moral compass when you're that wealthy though.

[@sudan_unhrc3037]

​@@denverlilly3669thank you for humble opinion baby boy.

[@floriderllc6862]

It’s east to give away other people’s money, in this case his.

[@oniadqfalacc8719]

New York City 🏙️🌆🌆🏙️ Billionsssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss

[@tpasi2020UG]

What a ridiculous story!

[@emmakolff3744]

That what happens when you get rich without working for it

[@denverlilly3669]

I care about character more than money. That money was legally transferred to her and I applaud her for being as generous as she was while he wasn't. I don't sympathize with wealthy people when they lose money.

[@technocrat40]

*Reads title* And? All this tells me is that she is a wasteful spender. She's not creating new industries and jobs like Jeff.

[@InventaChris]

That's because 99% of his wealth is in Amazon stock NOT liquid cash. He's saving stock for generational wealth, which is more powerful long-term than quick charitable donations.

[@abu4729]

It's easy for the donated to donate.

[@itsjustkaviii4665]

She wouldn't even have the money if it wasn't for Jeff....

[@billyhunter2161]

MacKenzie Scott has donated more than $560 million to HBCUs

[@HustlerMitch]

Richest people on earth need to be taxed out their asses so the working class can have some slack. And they should also donate a lot of their earnings instead of stockpiling cash for no good reason.

[@NickiStaff]

Y’all just realized this tho, been saying this exact thing forever

[@melvinbarnett1910]

Technically its still Bezos money, you're welcome.

[@fuffthebucks7266]

What I don't understand about Scott is that if she kept her money, and used all interest from investments towards charity, she would make far more of a difference over her lifetime, and would still be a billionaire

[@wadafik]

True, but she came upon her wealth during one of the toughest times in American history. It's only natural that she decides to donate her money now than later.

[@fuffthebucks7266]

@@wadafik It absolutely makes sense that she is donating a ton now during the pandemic and everything, but I'd say it's very foolish of herself and almost selfish to give all her money away now, or quickly, rather than over time. I don't think she thought this through very well

[@killermarfidyoh138]

I see you dont understand how charity and foundations work.... She gets lesser tax rates if she donates more... Her wealth is amazon stocks worth billions meaning her net worth could flunctuate depending if the stocks are high or low... AND since she has substantial shares in amazon she earns profits through dividends or selling stock lmao...

[@fuffthebucks7266]

@@killermarfidyoh138 I mean yeah but she is giving it all away, that kinda moots the point

[@killermarfidyoh138]

​@@fuffthebucks7266 Yea but you dont just donate all your wealth in one go lmao the plan is for her to donate her money through her life time (How is she gonna be financially secure and support her and jeff's kids) . after all she is set for life. If that was even the case she wouldve done that years ago

[@killermarfidyoh138]

Well to be fair and technical that money is just given through alimony and their divorce....

[@ericharrison5724]

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[@nataliewatson3501]

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[@nataliewatson3501]

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[@josephtuscher194]

I don't know why people would have to wait for a worldwide pandemic to begin for them to o get up off their asses and start their own financial hustles.

[@strategytesterguy6164]

Because she never earned that money

[@oniadqfalacc8719]

United States 🇺🇸🌆🏙️🇺🇸 Trillionssssssssssssssssssssssss

[@wlqpqpqlqmwnhssisjw6055]

She is the most inspiring billionaire on the list . #GirlPower ,#WomanRulestheworld

[@mate9009]

Why y'all mad that technically it's his money and not hers? He certainly would not have donated that much money if they were still together.. and although I think it should be illegal to be so filthy rich that your networth is bigger than entire nations combined (it's true btw) at the point of being able to effectively control whatever political campaign through lobbying, I think that at least the symbol of her getting rid of all this 34 billion dollars of wealth and power is a nice breath of fresh air. And who knows? Maybe it influences some other filthy billionaires to do the same thing..

[@lifemanqele2334]

It's good that you not in charge of the nations laws.

[@Kekafuch]

Yet money is just pieces of paper printed and we are told what it’s worth. Then electronically reminded what companies are worth.

[@svanimation8969]

I researched a little bit. Both worked at DE Shaw. Jeff tells Mackenzie, he wants to start a company, she said she would support him no matter. Both leave their job, she drives around US to find headquarters for Amazon, the name AMAZON was her idea. She finally makes a deal with a bookstore while Jeff is looking for investors. In the starting days, she worked too hard delivering books, packing books and also managed all lines of credit for the company. When the company almost lost its funds, Jeff said the failure chance was 70 percent, however she motivated Jeff to work more and they succeeded. Even the blue origin was her idea. After all that she just walked away with 25 percent and no disputes

[@BigMeachBoy412]

He started his Buisness in his Garage he's not Obligated to give you Mofos Shhh!! How dare you Call him Stingy? This Is Ridiculous

[@gateway1739]

I don’t know why everyone expects all capitalists to also be philanthropists, in an ideal world they would be. His actions to date clearly show him to be a super smart, successful businessman. But he also lacks empathy to people less well of in society. This is Cleary evident by his charitable actions to date. This is a guy that refused to meet his biological Dad before he passed away. That probably tells us a lot about him as a person more so than the persona that is presented to the world.

[@BlueKid-bk7kv]

Obviously it’s out of spite or she’s trying to do it to feel like she’s a good guy.

[@thiagomoreno8761]

I dont understand why people demand this from billionares, they should be able to spend their hard earned money however they want. If they want to set it on fire literally, they should be able to and nobody should care, nobody tells you how to spend your money.

[@thiagomoreno8761]

@Ben A its not about hard work alone, its about smart work and efficiency. For instance, when a billionaire works 14 hours a day, they dont do what normal people do, where really its more like 8 hours (and im being generous here) of work because they waste to much time and are so inefficient. The billionare is sharply focused and can tackle more things in less time than other people. They have certain level of intelligence but also skills that take them to their success.

[@komedawn8309]

@Ben A This is no one's business. It's not their fault they got there and others didn't. This is entitlement mentality. It is their money.

[@BusinessFinancialNetwork]

🍿

[@robertkaminski9315]

im VOTING DEMOCRAT....

[@ItsMercerBaby]

I’m not understanding. Lmao! She basically giving his money away. Lmao’

[@justapugontheinternet]

Easy to give away money you have not worked for.

[@karltaylor899]

Wow your amazeing super kidds

[@Roman49837]

But of course. She didn’t create a company that hires thousands of people and benefits thousands more investors, she doesn’t know how to do any of that and she didn’t have to work at all to get all this money, all she had to do was to marry the right guy, so yes, given her circumstances she’s doing the best she can with that money.

[@scarletthoxie5589]

She's beautiful inside and out

[@bornwild3955]

Kisses & hugs for that smart lady

[@BrianEscobar26]

Difference is he worked for the Money...

[@johnchornyTheOnly]

Her crime is marginally less than his

[@akhilghosh5890]

Isn't it his money she donated.?😅😂

[@svanimation8969]

Anapadh it was not only Bezos who left the job for the Amazon Itself the name Amazon idea was his wife's She did early deals for loans investors She did alot Handled finances give her own money too start ther new business Even earlier deliver books by her own She's deserve even more i Read about her many years ago never even thought they will end there marriage

[@victorpla29]

To many poor people here, how much you donated last year ? Yeahhhhhhhhh….

[@LamboWhale]

And the guy who made this video donated more than…

[@shahilshahil5505]

Cause Jeff donated to her

[@komedawn8309]

She didn't work for the money technically. Why do we think these billionaires owe us (the world) anything? It is their prerogative to do so and not a right. How much of our earnings do we give to charity and please don't tell me we are not billionaires, so we cannot. If Jeff chooses to give money, great but we should stop the entitlement mentality.

[@daisukebvrry3462]

Faxx‼️

[@komedawn8309]

@@thzene4967 And I agree with you but, society contributes to his wealth in return for a service. Society didn't just decide to give him money. And, you must agree it's a much required service.

[@komedawn8309]

@@thzene4967 Semantics. It doesn't matter what you call it, who employed those people giving the service? Do you think churning out ideas isn't a service? Why aren't we all Billionaires? Let's not shift the basis of the topic, his money, he does what he wants with it, whether he delivers a box or no.

[@komedawn8309]

@@thzene4967 The sermon is unnecessary. Did he have the kind of resources he has now when he started Amazon? If the answer is No, then his idea of providing books easily online has led to the largest retail market in the world. No long story needed.

[@komedawn8309]

@@thzene4967 I accused you of nothing. The topic is clear, Mr Bezos and his money. You went into an epistle of how billionaires don't work for their money. If I put a system in place that generates billions, so because I don't pick up a box to go deliver, I am not delivering a service? If SaaS is "on demand software", why is his idea of Amazon, providing a retail base not an idea of providing service? I stick with the original topic and not get into who is a billionaire and who isn't. His ideas produced his billions. If he didn't dream it, he wouldn't own part of the brand as you put it. I don't care how you want to twist it.

[@babayada2015]

If you give me 30 billion underserved dollars, I'll too will donate 15 billion in one month

[@goofycomputer1234]

She needs to go back to court and take half of what he has now..and give all away again lol

[@william_8844]

So what?

[@adliyounes3709]

Gad help all thank U .for chose my name and I still wait to send to me what U. Done before thank s for U. and Ur families

[@letsgo8814]

V for....

[@BlueKid-bk7kv]

People are stupi and self centered. Once her money runs out y’all ain’t gonna help her

[@catalinmihaidobre5452]

Wasting hard-earned money.

[@KennethBryant86]

Easy to give away money you haven’t earned and don’t have to worry about

[@goofycomputer1234]

She did earned it.. and gave it all away lol power move

[@PrasangaBasnayake]

When someone acts like a saint in public, its always the devil with a mask and a suit....

[@marwenbenhadj6878]

Yeah, cold money is easier spend.

[@soniacollins4082]

Can you please help me pay for my house.

[@karltaylor899]

My dreams

[@newsystem3667]

Well, Sorry but that is not money she earned... and we all know what lotto winners do with their money, they spend it and spend it fast..

[@chairmankim9628]

Soon she'll be broke.

[@robertkaminski9315]

only if she donates to a wannabe dictator who is the biggest loser

[@javierrubio3177]

Whatever its of course she donates money that you didnt earn or make

[@keithlandjones1975]

hello. my name is keith I know you don't know me well and I'm just a regular person just like you I'm so sorry for coming off wrong but is it Anyway I can try to get a job for Amazon I've been out of work for a long time I have seizures and everything I am so stressed because I cannot find a job I just don't know what to do right now praying to God for a wonderful miracle thanks

[@jwwj30]

Just once I wish one of these billionaires would donate their money to save our precious animals on this planet. They need even more help, protection & love compared to all the other human organizations.

[@pascalladal8125]

Why don't you become a billionaire and save the planet instead of wishing and hoping?

[@helens6265]

Tak a ratowanie ludzi przez 2 L terror na cowid grupę oszustwo zabicie 7 mln niewinnych zastraszonych ludzi. Teraz wymyślają Legionelle . Zdalne atakowanie ludzi promieniowanie 5 g z urządzeń elektromagnetycznych cxujnikam ciała w androjdach zaburza oddech i rytm serca wzrasta aż jest słabo a zboje znów nazywają to bakteria legionella. Gdzie jest abw i prokurator . Bo znów chcą terroryzowc i mordować Polaków podstępnie i zdalnie bezkarnie. A ktoś się martwi bardziej o zwierzęta

[@munazzahahsan1256]

Can u help me

[@rajivunome]

Without him, she wouldn't have any to donate

[@rickmatsokotere2251]

Mindset when you haven’t made the money yourself.

[@youpedia4614]

So how did she give more than his net worth? Lol smh. that was a stupid click bait

[@karltaylor899]

Can say why me3

[@forbesnews6253]

Safic aisha

[@twoweeledsoto6072]

This is a pretty stupid title. Give me a few billion and watch how giving I can be. It's really not that difficult to give someone else's money away. Much more difficult after I'm the one who worked for it.

[@kc2580]

Mr Evil

[@user-od7ig9qp5y]

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم مفتاح الجنة لا اله إلا الله محمد رسول الله دين الاسلام والله سبحانه وتعالى جعل فوزناوفوز الأنس والجان فقط بدين الاسلام

[@renjithvikr]

Jeff had to "donate" it to her for her to give it to others, by the way..lol

[@Blabla-od7vt]

MacKenzie Scott is an angel.

[@kentrader2489]

Well it wasn’t her money to begin with not a fair comparison

[@ezasokotela7523]

She seems to be overcompensating for something deep....

[@pistolpete8231]

It's his money anyway, who cares. The man is a businessman, not God. I don't care for him but why don't you go tell your governments to "donate" instead of using money for wars.