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MacKenzie Scott donated $7B in 2025, leading US megagifts

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MacKenzie Scott's philanthropic efforts in 2025 saw her donate $7 billion, contributing significantly to the United States' total of $19.2 billion in megagifts for the year. This brings her five-year total to $26.2 billion, demonstrating a substantial and consistent commitment to giving despite her preference for privacy. AI

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MacKenzie Scott donated $7B in 2025, leading US megagifts

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Sydney Lake ·

    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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