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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 by giving up control.
The Scott R. MacKenzie Foundation funds leading-edge human genetic research to advance cures for cancer, lung disease, diabetes and heart disease. The Foundation is a nonprofit, tax-exempt charitable organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Dec 16, 2022 · In launching the website, Scott has outlined for the first time her charitable giving process of more than $14 billion to over 1,600 nonprofits, GeekWire reports. Each grantee organization so far is listed on the site with the amount she awarded.
Apr 4, 2024 · Scott’s giving, which has averaged $3.3 billion a year since 2019, puts her among the largest philanthropic funders in the U.S. The largest foundation funder, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, said it plans to spend $8.6 billion in 2024.
Mar 19, 2024 · Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has donated $640 million to 361 nonprofit groups, she announced Tuesday. Scott, the ex-wife of Jeff Bezos and a co-founder of Amazon, has been keeping...
Dec 15, 2022 · Seattle philanthropist and author MacKenzie Scott launched a new website that outlines her charitable giving process for the first time. Scott also revealed a name for her organization: Yield...
MacKenzie Scott’s foundation has contributed significantly to the nonprofit sector. Read about the new initiative, Open Call, and how nonprofits can apply.
Apr 9, 2024 · The Scott R. MacKenzie Foundation funds leading-edge human genetic research (DNA, RNA, protein) to advance cures for cancer, lung disease, diabetes, and heart disease.
Jun 15, 2021 · MacKenzie Scott Gives Away Another $2.74 Billion Even as Her Wealth Grows. Ms. Scott made a new round of grants, to 286 organizations. Her net worth, which Forbes estimates at $60 billion,...
Mar 21, 2023 · MacKenzie Scott is launching a $250 million “open call” for community-focused nonprofits that the billionaire philanthropist can fund.