MacKenzie Scott Donates $640 Million to 361 Nonprofits Through Open Application Process

• MacKenzie Scott donated $640 million to 361 nonprofit organizations through an open call for applications • This donation is part of Scott's 2019 pledge to give away most of her wealth, estimated at over $12 billion donated so far • The open call received over 6,000 applicants, with awardees selected by peer organizations and evaluation panels • The 279 top-scoring organizations each received $2 million, and the next 82 each received $1 million • Scott is the ex-wife of Jeff Bezos, one of the world's wealthiest people, and has donated billions to various causes through her philanthropy