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Millions of cookies: MacKenzie Scott gives Girl Scouts $85M

October 18, 2022 Thalia Beaty, Associated Press

NEW YORK — Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott donated $84.5 million to Girl Scouts of the USA and 29 of its local branches, the 110-year-old organization said Tuesday, calling it a vote of confidence. “Her support of […]

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MacKenzie Scott to share donation details in ‘year to come’

December 10, 2021 The Associated Press

Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott said her team will share details about her philanthropy in the “year to come” following a blog post that led to some criticism about her giving style. In an effort to […]

North Carolina HBCUs receive gift from MacKenzie Scott

December 16, 2020 The Associated Press

WINSTON-SALEM — Three historically black North Carolina colleges have received record financial gifts from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. Scott, former wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, gave Winston-Salem State University a record $30 million as part […]

mackenzie scott

Millions of cookies: MacKenzie Scott gives Girl Scouts $85M

MacKenzie Scott to share donation details in ‘year to come’

North Carolina HBCUs receive gift from MacKenzie Scott

Surprise resignation comes after winning reelection last November
Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles announces resignation effective June 30

Surprise resignation comes after winning reelection last November