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MacKenzie Scott Gives $80 Million to Howard University, One of the School’s Largest Gifts

The unrestricted contribution reflects her rapid, trust-based support for HBCUs following a sizable cut to her Amazon stake.

FILE - Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has donated $132 million total since 2020 to Howard University.
MacKenzie Scott has donated $19 billion to different charities and organizations in five years.

Overview

  • Howard University called the donation one of the single largest contributions in its history.
  • Howard will use the funds for student aid, infrastructure, research and health sciences, including $17 million for the College of Medicine.
  • The gift brings Scott’s total support for Howard to $132 million across donations in 2020, 2023, and 2025.
  • Scott has given about $19.25 billion since 2020 through her philanthropic platform Yield Giving.
  • SEC filings and news reports show she has sold or donated roughly 58 million Amazon shares, a reduction of about 42%, as she also directed major 2025 gifts to UNCF, Virginia State, Alcorn State, and Spelman.