Bezos' Billionaire Benefactor: What MacKenzie Scott's $1 Billion Donation to HBCUs Reveals About Philanthropy and Power MacKenzie Scott, the former wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, has reached a remarkable milestone in her philanthropic efforts.
She has surpassed $1 billion in contributions to historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) with a donation of over $42 million to Elizabeth City State University.
Scott's generosity to HBCUs is part of a broader trend that has seen her commit billions to various causes since 2020.