MacKenzie Scott’s Philanthropy Driven by College Roommate’s Generosity; STT: $28B Net Worth, $26B Donations

MacKenzie Scott’s extensive philanthropy is rooted in a pivotal moment in college when her roommate loaned her $1,000 to keep her from dropping out, inspiring a lifelong commitment to giving. Following her 2019 divorce from Jeff Bezos, she inherited roughly 139 million Amazon shares (about 4% stake) valued at $13.9 billion at the time. Since 2020, Scott has sold or donated about 58 million shares, reducing her stake by 42%. As of February 14, 2026, her net worth is roughly $28 billion. Through Yield Giving, founded in 2022, she has committed over $26 billion to DEI, education, and disaster relief. In the 2025 fall, she awarded more than $400 million to education and diversity-focused organizations. Her Giving Circle channels support to thousands of recipients, including Princeton alum Jeannie Ringo Tarkenton’s Funding U, which has provided $80 million in low-interest loans to about 8,000 students since its founding in 2005.