Billionaire MacKenzie Scott Donates $640 Million to 361 Small Nonprofits

Published: 19 March 2024 at 20:14

MacKenzie Scott has announced a $640 million donation to 361 small nonprofits in response to an open call for applications, more than doubling her initial pledge. The donations were managed by Lever for Change, with no application process, providing unrestricted gifts. Vice president Elisha Smith Arrillaga expressed surprise at the increased award amount and number of organizations selected, looking forward to feedback on the process\'s impact. Scott expressed gratitude towards Lever for Change and evaluators for their support in helping organizations improve access to community resources.

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