MacKenzie Scott gave a nonprofit $20 million in 2020. Five years later, it got another $50 million after an email and a phone call

MacKenzie Scott adopts an innovative philanthropic model that sidesteps the usual grant application process. Instead, her team conducts discreet research and initiates direct contact with selected nonprofits. Organizations like Native Forward and the University of Maryland Eastern Shore have received unexpected large donations. With billions sourced mainly from her Amazon shares, Scott's strategy highlights her commitment to impactful wealth distribution.