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Billionaire Jeff Bezos is Giving Most of his Money to Charity in Millions!: A Practical Look

#CourageandCivilityaward #GivingPledge #JeffBezosscharity #Career #Dating

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Billionaire Jeff Bezos is Giving Most of his Money to Charity in Millions!: A Practical Look
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November 3, 2026 at 9:35 PM
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MacKenzie Scott Drove a Third of 2025 U.S. Megagifts
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https://nile1.com/mackenzie-scott-drove-a-third-of-2025-u-s-megagifts/
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#amazonShares #billGates #charitableMegagifts #donor-advisedFunds #givingPledge #givingUsa #indianaUniversityLillyFamilySchoolOfPhilanthro
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October 11, 2026 at 1:48 PM
insidephilanthropy.com
The veteran consultant has a unique perspective on the challenges of getting the very rich to donate more of their money, even as their fortunes grow.

David Callahan Reports: tinyurl.com/yf274b25

#Billionaires #MajorDonors #CharitableGiving #Wealth #Grantmaking #Bridgespan #GivingPledge
“It Doesn’t Take Very Much Friction.” Bridgespan’s Jeff Bradach on Why the Wealthy Don’t Give More
The veteran consultant has a unique perspective on the challenges of getting the very rich to donate more of their money, even as their fortunes grow.
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September 2, 2026 at 4:01 PM
mayanorton.bsky.social
MacKenzie Scott in her own words: here's how to thoughtfully donate $2 billion (Billion!) annually to 200 nonprofits.

- Cover letter: yieldgiving.com/essays/inves...
- Donation details: yieldgiving.com/gifts?essay=... - I love a good spreadsheet.

#GivingPledge #Philanthropy #Amazon #Billionaires
Yield Giving
Established by MacKenzie Scott to share a financial fortune created through the effort of countless people, Yield is named after a belief in adding value…
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December 24, 2024 at 1:34 AM
howardlake.bsky.social
MacKenzie Bezos pledges more than half her $36.6 billion wealth to charity by signing the #GivingPledge:

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MacKenzie Scott - The Giving Pledge
MacKenzie Scott : "There are lots of resources each of us can pull from our safes to share with others. And something greater rises up every time we give."
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December 6, 2024 at 12:21 PM
blondeblueeyed.bsky.social
Billionaire who knows how to Billionaire...

I mean, hes a HERO! That will be his (UN) DYING LEGACY!!!

Buffett Makes Record $6B Donation, Stays True to His “Die Broke” Philosophy #WarrenBuffett #Philanthropy #GivingPledge #CharityNews #buffett
June 30, 2025 at 3:36 PM
stuartbuck.bsky.social
Interesting reading on philanthropy and the Giving Pledge:

https://www.philanthropy.com/interactives/20190604-givingpledge
November 8, 2024 at 2:08 AM
theladyred.bsky.social
When MacKenzie Scott announced she would give away 1 billions of her fortune, many expected lavish galas, headlines, and buildings named in her honor. Instead, she chose a different path - a silent revolution of generosity.

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When MacKenzie Scott announced she would give away 1 billions of her fortune, many expected lavish galas, headlines, and buildings named in her honor. Instead, she chose a different path - a silent revolution of generosity. One small immigrant-support nonprofit once received an unexpected multi-million-dollar check from her. At first, the staff thought it was a mistake. "This can't be real,” their director said. But it was real. MacKenzie Scott had just transformed their mission. And this is only one of hundreds of such stories. Who is MacKenzie Scott? Born in San Francisco in 1970, Scott studied under Nobel laureate Toni Morrison at Princeton, became a novelist, and was married for 25 years to Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. After their divorce in 2019, she became one of the world's wealthiest women overnight, with $38 billion in Amazon stock. But unlike many billionaires, she chose not luxury - but impact. She signed the Giving Pledge, vowing to donate most of her wealth during her lifetime. And she began doing it at a speed and scale the world had never seen. A Different Kind of Philanthropy Since 2019, Scott has donated more than $14 billion to over 1,600 organizations - faster than any philanthropist in history. Her approach is defined by three principles: Give Big: Multi-million-dollar gifts, often to small organizations. Give Fast: No bureaucracy, no endless applications - just action. Trust Completely: No strings attached. No naming rights. No reports demanded. This "trust-based philanthropy" lets organizations use the money where it's needed most - because she believes those on the ground know better than billionaires in boardrooms. Who She Supports Scott focuses on groups often overlooked: Community colleges & education programs for low-income students Food banks & hunger relief efforts Racial justice and equality initiatives Women's shelters & anti-domestic violence programs Immigrant and refugee support organizations She doesn't just fund the big names. She finds small, local groups the ones whose impact is massive but resources scarce. The Impact Her donations have changed millions of lives: A community college expanded its scholarship programs. A Midwest food bank doubled its storage and feeding capacity. A racial justice group in Atlanta grew its legal aid for marginalized communities. Her giving not only saves lives it challenges how philanthropy works. While other billionaires chase attention, Scott stays out of the spotlight, letting the organizations shine. Interesting Facts She has no foundation – just a small advisory team. Many groups only discover her support when they receive the check. She's the first to give away so much, so fast, with so little publicity. Despite donating billions, her wealth keeps growing thanks to Amazon shares. MacKenzie Scott proves that true power isn't in holding wealth it's in letting it go. Her quiet generosity is reshaping communities, rewriting the rules of philanthropy, and reminding the world what real impact looks like. picture of MacKenzie Scott
September 24, 2025 at 3:43 PM
theladyred.bsky.social
Homewise received $25 million from MacKenzie Scott's Yield Giving, a national organization, and another $10 million from Santa Fe-based Anchorum Health Foundation.

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Makenzie Scoott Foundation Makenzie Scoott Foundation New Mexico nonprofit Homewise as the organization received $35 million in donations from two groups. Homewise received $25 million from MacKenzie Scott's Yield Giving, a national organization, and another $10 million from Santa Fe-based Anchorum Health Foundation. Homewise is a statewide mortgage lender with the goal of helping working-class New Mexicans become homeowners by offering "homebuyer education" and "individualized financial coaching." One hundred percent of this is going to go into mortgages for people to buy a home or to fix their home and save energy or make repairs to build new homes. We're not going to spend on operations. It's all to be invested in the big picture," Homewise CEO Michael Loftin told the Journal on Thursday He also reveled at the fact that his nonprofit was selected. "New Mexico is just not on the map with national philanthropy that much, and the fact that we are on the map of somebody like McKenzie Scott is a huge deal. ... We think that is a recognition of the partnerships we've already developed here," Loftin said. The $25 million from Scott was a fraction of the $2 billion she donated nationwide. Makenzie Scoott Foundation 2 The $25 million from Scott was a fraction of the $2 billion she donated nationwide. Scott is the ex-wife of Amazon co-founder and Albuquerque native Jeff Bezos. Bezos himself donated money to Albuquerque nonprofits this year with his fiancée, Lauren Sánchez, shelling out $6.25 million in donations to Catholic Charities and the Barrett Foundation. Sánchez is also an Albuquerque native. When it comes to the other $10 million Homewise received, Anchorum Health Foundation CEO Jerry Jones - not to be confused with the owner of the Dallas Cowboys - said a decades-long partnership between the organizations played a key role in their selection. Their mission here in Northern New Mexico is all about helping create basically successful home buyers and so one of our very earliest impact investments was providing down payment assistance and mortgages for hospital associates," Jones said. Jones believes the donations can have a massive impact. "This new investment of $10 million we really believe is catalytic because you have philanthropists like MacKenzie Scott and her Yield Giving Foundation, who are going to put in $25 million, so with our $10 million...that's a $35 million fund towards affordable housing in this community," Jones. said. "That is a game changer. picture of MacKenzie Scott
September 24, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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ESSENCE MAGAZINE Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has made a historic $70 million donation to the United Negro College Fund, marking one of the largest gifts in the nonprofit's history. The funding comes as UNCF pushes to raise $1 billion to strengthen 37 of the HBCUs the organization supports. UNCF President and CEO Dr. Michael L. Lomax calls the contribution "a once-in-a-generation opportunity" to secure the future of Black higher education. The donation will be invested in UNCF's pooled endowment, which aims to build $10 million for each HBCU, helping stabilize budgets and create lasting financial security. Scott, who signed the Giving Pledge in 2019, has consistently directed her wealth toward institutions uplifting marginalized communities. She previously gifted UNCF $10 million in 2020 and continues to make HBCUs a philanthropic priority. Read more about this donation at ESSENCE.com. BILLIONAIRE MACKENZIE SCOTT DONATES $70 MILLION DOLLARS TO UNCF TO STRENGTHEN HBCU's
September 24, 2025 at 3:32 PM
crazycatladyal.bsky.social
So is McKenzie Scott, Jeff Besoz’s ex, and donates tens of milllions to charity. #givingpledge
March 17, 2025 at 12:44 AM
beachgoods.bsky.social
So many things to post about, but the stupidity of Peter Thiel tops the list, finance.yahoo.com/news/peter-t... #billionaire #centimillionaire #dummy #gay #givingpledge #maga #moron #paypal #peterthiel #purposepledge #republican #scumbag #selfish #selfserving #stupidity #wealthdivide #wealthgap
Peter Thiel is actively convincing billionaires to abandon the Giving Pledge—and it may be working
In an interview with the New York Times, the PayPal cofounder called it an “Epstein-adjacent boomer club”—and says he’s talked people into quitting.
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March 18, 2026 at 3:23 AM
chronphilanthropy.bsky.social
12 of 186 U.S. Giving Pledge signers appear on this year's Philanthropy 50. Together, they gave $11.4 billion in 2025. View the full list at: https://phlnthrp.com/4rCtQKR
#PHIL50 #GivingPledge
March 16, 2026 at 9:49 PM
thebusinessindex.bsky.social
4,400 SpaceX employees became millionaires overnight.

Melinda French Gates to all of them: commit to giving half away — now, before the reasons not to multiply.

The first financial decision is a leadership signal.

🔗 Link below.

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Melinda French Gates Has One Demand for SpaceX’s New Billionaires
The moment your paper fortune becomes real money is also the moment everyone's watching what you do with it. French Gates has a clear answer.
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June 14, 2026 at 12:14 PM
A new report on the #GivingPledge at 15 years just released by the Institute for Policy Studies. This type of research offers crucial insights into the variation of generosity among pledgers and how far off some #billionaires are from donors like Chuck Feeney.

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New Report "Giving Pledge at 15" by the Charity Reform Initiative of the Institute for Policy Studies Highlights How Wealth is Growing Alarmingly Faster Than It’s Given Away — and Warns of Supercharge...
32 of the original U.S. Giving Pledgers are still billionaires, and their wealth has increased 283 percent since they signed.
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July 30, 2025 at 2:28 PM
stage4kelly.bsky.social
Hey @JeffBezos how about you use some of the billions you’ve amassed from us consumers to take the #GivingPledge, only 1/2 of your fortune, not even all of it like Chuck...
November 18, 2024 at 6:35 AM
scooterbeth.bsky.social
Investor Warren Buffett renewed his Thanksgiving tradition by giving $1.2 billion to four of his family’s foundations. #givingpledge #family #impact #philanthropy
www.philanthropy.com/article/buff...
Buffett Continues Thanksgiving Tradition With $1.2 Billion to His Kids’ Foundations
By pouring huge sums into his family’s foundations, Warren Buffett shows trust in his three children to give away his $151 billion fortune.
www.philanthropy.com
November 30, 2024 at 3:17 PM
novaia.bsky.social
"Giving Pledge" completa 15 anos! Iniciativa de Buffett e Gates inspira bilionários a destinarem a maior parte de suas riquezas à filantropia. #filantropia #doacao #givingpledge
15 Anos do ‘Giving Pledge’: o Que Leva um Bilionário a Doar a Maior Parte de Sua Fortuna?
"Giving Pledge" completa 15 anos! Iniciativa de Buffett e Gates inspira bilionários a destinarem a m...
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May 5, 2025 at 8:00 PM
novaia.bsky.social
"Giving Pledge" completa 15 anos! Iniciativa de Buffett e Gates inspira bilionários a destinarem suas fortunas à filantropia. #filantropia #doacao #givingpledge
15 Anos do ‘Giving Pledge’: o Que Leva um Bilionário a Doar a Maior Parte de Sua Fortuna?
"Giving Pledge" completa 15 anos! Iniciativa de Buffett e Gates inspira bilionários a destinarem sua...
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May 5, 2025 at 1:45 AM
insidephilanthropy.com
Ted Turner Helped Set the Stage for Philanthropy’s Billionaire Era

Philip Rojc Reports: tinyurl.com/48e7c34k

#TedTurner #Philanthropy #UnitedNations #GivingPledge #ClimateAction #WildlifeConservation #GlobalHealth #NuclearThreatInitiative #BillionaireGiving #EnvironmentalProtection
Ted Turner Helped Set the Stage for Philanthropy’s Billionaire Era
The brash CNN founder engaged in larger-than-life giving, but recent developments have cast a shadow over some of his signature accomplishments.
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May 8, 2026 at 4:02 PM
insidephilanthropy.com
Recent news reports and supposed vibe shifts notwithstanding, billionaire giving isn't going anywhere. In fact, it's accelerating.

David Callahan Reports: tinyurl.com/msrjc3u9

#Philanthropy #Billionaires #BigPhilanthropy #GivingPledge #WealthTransfer #Megadonors #Nonprofits #SocialImpact
No, Billionaires Aren’t Retreating From Philanthropy
Recent news reports and supposed vibe shifts notwithstanding, billionaire giving isn't going anywhere. In fact, it's accelerating.
tinyurl.com
March 27, 2026 at 2:01 PM
insidephilanthropy.com
These ultra-rich donors are just as wealthy as well-known givers like Melinda French Gates and Dustin Moskovitz. Yet their foundations are much smaller, at least so far.

Michael Kavate(@kavate.bsky.social) Reports: tinyurl.com/bdh2rxdb

#BillionairePhilanthropy #Megadonors #GivingPledge
These Three Major Billionaires Have Relatively Tiny Foundations. Is That Changing?
These ultra-rich donors are just as wealthy as well-known givers like Melinda French Gates and Dustin Moskovitz. Yet their foundations are much smaller, at least so far.
tinyurl.com
January 7, 2026 at 11:01 PM
insidephilanthropy.com
This year saw 14 new donors commit to giving away most of their fortunes to charitable causes.

Martha Ramirez(@martharamirez.bsky.social) Reports: tinyurl.com/effbs7up

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Here’s Who Signed the Giving Pledge in 2025
This year saw 14 new donors commit to giving away most of their fortunes to charitable causes.
tinyurl.com
January 6, 2026 at 2:00 AM
insidephilanthropy.com
The billionaire OpenAI CEO and his husband, an Australian software engineer, pledged to support “technology that helps create abundance for people.”

Mike Scutari Reports: tinyurl.com/3ppbpe5r

#GivingPledge #SamAltman #OpenAI #TechPhilanthropy #AIForGood #AISafety #UniversalBasicIncome
Sam Altman and Oliver Mulherin Signed the Giving Pledge. What Will Their Philanthropy Look Like?
The billionaire OpenAI CEO and his husband, an Australian software engineer, pledged to support “technology that helps create abundance for people.”
tinyurl.com
December 9, 2025 at 3:01 PM
insidephilanthropy.com
Moderna cofounder Noubar Afeyan and his wife and daughter spearhead the family’s giving, focusing on the Boston area and Armenia. They also back a prize recognizing global humanitarians.

Ade Adeniji(@adeadeniji.bsky.social) reports: tinyurl.com/mvv6tcrc

#HumanitarianAid #GivingPledge #AuroraPrize
The Afeyans: This Billionaire Family Focuses on Humanitarianism, Education and More
Moderna cofounder Noubar Afeyan and his wife and daughter spearhead the family’s giving in the U.S. and Armenia. They also back a prize for global humanitarians.
tinyurl.com
October 10, 2025 at 1:00 AM