MacKenzie Scott donated $26.2 billion in five years, but why is she missing from the Chronicle of Philanthropy’s top 50 donors list?MacKenzie Scott, the ex-wife of Jeff Bezos, donated $26.2 billion over five years and $7 billion in 2025. Despite her significant charitabl...
12 Oct, 2026, 09.34 PM IST
In 1997, Paul Allen bought land in LA for $20 million; after listing for $150 million post-death, it eventually sold for $65 millionPaul Allen's 120-acre Beverly Crest property, once listed for $150 million, sold for $65 million. After Allen's death in 2018, the property...
04 Oct, 2026, 12.59 AM IST
Jeff Bezos' ex-wife MacKenzie Scott gave $30 million to Silicon Valley housing group; here’s how her mega donation could help create affordable homes across the Bay AreaMacKenzie Scott has made headlines by donating $30 million to Housing Trust Silicon Valley, a game-changing support for the nonprofit. This...
03 Oct, 2026, 06.59 PM IST
Jeff Bezos just put $25 million into the Pacific Ocean. Is the Bezos Earth Fund enough to save the Pacific Ocean before the $10 billion deadline?The Bezos Earth Fund has committed $25 million to enhance conservation efforts across five Pacific island nations, now totaling approximate...
02 Oct, 2026, 01.12 AM IST
Mother of ISIS terrorist who plotted to ‘create the next 9/11’ is running for public office in Canada, she says she wants ‘safe and welcoming’ schoolsThe mother of an ISIS terrorist convicted for plotting a deadly New York City attack inspired by plans to “create the next 9/11” is running...
09 Sep, 2026, 11.30 PM IST
Jacob Coxon quits Anthropic with chilling AI warning: 'These will soon be superhuman systems that can hack anything, revolutionize any field overnight, and acquire...'Jacob Coxon, a former Anthropic researcher who also worked at OpenAI, has raised a chilling warning about the rapid development of artifici...
09 Sep, 2026, 10.59 PM IST
MacKenzie Scott has given away $26.4 billion since her divorce from Jeff Bezos, more than any individual worldwide since 2012. Her record-breaking philanthropy is transforming HBCUs across AmericaMacKenzie Scott has donated $26.4 billion in less than seven years, making her the individual who has donated more money worldwide in a sin...
09 Sep, 2026, 09.24 PM IST
An anonymous Connecticut family gave Americares $50 million to plug part of the aid gapAn anonymous family has gifted fifty million dollars to Americares, marking its largest donation ever. This significant contribution will f...
09 Sep, 2026, 07.38 PM IST
Jeff Bezos' ex-wife MacKenzie Scott, who sold more than half her Amazon stake, gives $45 million to Trevor Project - the largest single donation in its 27-year historyMacKenzie Scott has given The Trevor Project its largest-ever donation, a $45 million unrestricted gift that comes as the LGBTQ+ youth orga...
07 Sep, 2026, 04.14 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Mackenzie Scott: "People who have worked their whole lives in service to others should not have to beg billionaires..." Her powerful call to flip the power dynamic in philanthropy, trust the people doing the work and rethink how wealth is used to create changeQuote of the day by Mackenzie Scott "People who have worked their whole lives in service to others should not have to beg billionaires for ...
04 Sep, 2026, 04.38 PM IST
Jeff Bezos pledged $10 billion for climate change: Lauren Sánchez's $100 million plan is transforming unused spaces in Los Angeles, Atlanta, Pennsylvania, Indianapolis and other US citiesLauren Sánchezis helping direct Amazon founder Jeff Bezos’ $10 billion climate fund. In July this year, the fund announced a $100 million i...
27 Aug, 2026, 06.39 PM IST
Jeff Bezos remembers Dolly Parton in Instagram post, but why inconic singer's fans are criticising Amazon founder and his wife Lauren Sánchez BezosJeff Bezos Dolly Parton Instagram Post: Jeff Bezos paid tribute to Dolly Parton after the country music icon’s death, recalling her generos...
27 Aug, 2026, 10.11 AM IST
MacKenzie Scott has given away 5 times more than Jeff Bezos despite his $280 billion net worth, 8x greater fortune and 13x more Amazon stockMacKenzie Scott has given away roughly five times more money than her ex-husband Jeff Bezos, even though Bezos has a $280 billion net worth...
26 Aug, 2026, 08.46 PM IST
MacKenzie Scott gave a nonprofit $20 million in 2020. Five years later, it got another $50 million after an email and a phone callMacKenzie Scott adopts an innovative philanthropic model that sidesteps the usual grant application process. Instead, her team conducts dis...
25 Aug, 2026, 06.12 PM IST
Amazon's Jeff Bezos once asked Warren Buffett why few copy his strategy. Now he is backing a $7 billion football giant and it reflects the same long-term thinkingBillionaire and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos once asked ace investor Warren Buffett why more people don't follow his simple investment strateg...
23 Aug, 2026, 08.56 PM IST
MacKenzie Scott has given away nearly half her fortune, but Elon Musk says she is ‘making the world a worse place’Billionaire MacKenzie Scott has faced backlash from conservative circles over her extensive philanthropic efforts. Notable individuals, inc...
20 Aug, 2026, 05.24 PM IST
MacKenzie Scott, who sold almost 75% of her Amazon stake, has donated more than Elon Musk, Larry Page and Jeff Bezos combinedMacKenzie Scott has reached an extraordinary milestone as the third-largest philanthropist in history, contributing a staggering $26.4 bill...
19 Aug, 2026, 08.37 PM IST