Established by MacKenzie Scott to share a financial fortune created through the effort of countless people, Yield is named after a belief in adding value by giving up control.

Yield Giving is an American foundation which is the primary philanthropic vehicle for MacKenzie Scott, the former wife of Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos. [1] The organization's name is based on her philosophy …

5 days ago · The 12 months of 2025 added up to a headline year for billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. She donated more than $7 billion, bringing her total donations since 2020 to $26 billion and …

Sep 16, 2025 · Enter MacKenzie Scott and Yield Giving—a billionaire philanthropist and her foundation who together are transforming the grantmaking process. Who is MacKenzie Scott & what is Yield …

3 days ago · When MacKenzie Scott announced hundreds of millions of dollars in unrestricted donations to Historically Black Colleges and Universities – after record contributions to Urban League affiliates …

With the exception of an open call for applications in 2023, it is not possible to apply for her funding nor to reach her directly, as Scott maintains no public facing office or foundation.

Dec 10, 2025 · Scott doesn't have a public foundation and so it's not easy to independently track her giving. But she's revealed her gifts in occasional blog posts and essays posted to her website, Yield...

Feb 11, 2025 · Known for her swift, no-strings-attached grants to nonprofits across the globe, Scott has donated over $17.3 billion since 2019. Her donations have made a profound impact on education, …

Feb 19, 2025 · As part of her divorce settlement with Jeff Bezos in 2019, MacKenzie Scott pledged to donate half of her wealth - about $38 billion - to charities.

Nov 17, 2025 · To apply for a chance to receive a grant or donation from billionaire MacKenzie Scott’s foundation, Yield Giving, you’ll need to submit an application when there is an active open call.