Since divorcing Amazon founder Jeff Bezos in 2019, MacKenzie Scott has been giving away her fortune faster than any billionaire ever. So much so, the 51-year-old novelist has donated considerably more in the past two years than her ex-husband has in his entire lifetime. According to Forbes, Scott has distributed at least $8.6 billion in less than two years to about 780 charitable groups focused on gender equality, racial justice, public health and more. Bezos, on the other hand, has given away roughly $2.1 billion in his entire lifetime; a little over 1% of his $184.8 billion net worth. Meanwhile, Scott has operated with a sense of urgency since committing to keep giving away her wealth "until the safe is empty."

Source: Forbes May 28, 2023 08:14 UTC