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MacKenzie Scott leads US megagifts with $7B in 2025

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MacKenzie Scott was the largest individual donor in the U.S. in 2025, contributing one-third of the nation's $19.2 billion in "megagifts." Her donations totaled approximately $7 billion, bringing her five-year cumulative giving to $26.2 billion across various causes. Despite her significant contributions, Scott remains largely out of the public eye regarding her philanthropy, choosing not to seek recognition for her efforts. Other major donors in 2025 included Michael Bloomberg, Bill Gates, Warren Buffett, and Susan and Michael Dell. AI

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MacKenzie Scott leads US megagifts with $7B in 2025

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    MacKenzie Scott alone accounted for one-third of America’s $19.2 billion in megagifts last year

    MacKenzie Scott donated $7 billion in 2025, bringing her five-year total to $26.2 billion, even as she stays out of the spotlight.

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