MacKenzie Scott, ex-wife of Amazon’s founder Jeff Bezos, donated more than $ 4 billion to soup kitchens and emergency funds in four months. MacKenzie Scott, ex-wife of Jeff Bezos, the founder of the US technology company Amazon, which leads the list of the richest people in the world. It donated more than $ 4 billion in four months to soup kitchens and emergency funds.
Stating that she wants to help people who have difficulties due to the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, Scott said:
“Economic losses and health problems have worsened for women, people of color and people living in poverty. In the process, the wealth of billionaires has grown significantly.”
Scott donated $ 1.7 billion to 116 charities in July, and her total donation for the year reached nearly $ 6 billion.
Ranking 18th among the world’s richest and first among female billionaires, Scott’s fortune has risen to $ 60.7 billion this year.
MacKenzie spotted in Bodrum last year while on vacation on the luxury yacht of Bezos.