MacKenzie Scott’s $26-B in Donations Surpass Musk’s "Gifts" to His Own Foundations

MacKenzie Scott has given away more of her wealth than almost any other billionaire.

Over her lifetime, Scott has donated $26 billion, placing her among the three most generous donors in U.S. history. (Photo: Virginia State University) 

Recently, Scott announced annual philanthropic donations totaling $7.1 billion — the most she has given in a single year since making her giving public.

Over her lifetime, Scott has donated $26 billion, placing her among the three most generous donors in U.S. history. Only Warren Buffett and Bill Gates have given more, but Scott has now surpassed both Michael Bloomberg and George Soros in total dollar contributions.

Scott, whose net worth is estimated at around $30 billion, donated to roughly 200 organizations, with a focus on climate initiatives and higher education.

By contrast, Elon Musk has failed to donate even the minimum required by the federal government from charitable foundations, and his giving has largely been limited to his own foundations.