MacKenzie Scott
Awards & Honours
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Awards Won
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Honours
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Rankings
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Records
MacKenzie Scott's most distinctive accolade is not a trophy but a record of giving that has redefined what philanthropy can look like. She has given away more than $26 billion in under six years, a pace unmatched by any other living donor. Her decision to make unrestricted gifts, trusting nonprofits to use the money as they see fit, has been hailed as a model of effective altruism.Her literary achievement, winning the American Book Award for her debut novel, marked her as a serious writer long before her wealth became public. And her repeated inclusion on lists of the world's most powerful women reflects the outsized influence she wields through her giving.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
TIME 100 Most Influential People
Recognized for her philanthropic impact.
Forbes World's 100 Most Powerful Women
Ranked among the world's most powerful women.
Forbes World's 100 Most Powerful Women
Ranked among the world's most powerful women.
TIME100 Philanthropy
Featured in TIME's philanthropy-focused collection.
Giving Pledge Signatory
Committed to give away the majority of her wealth.
Rankings & Lists
Bloomberg Billionaires Index
World's Richest People
Records & Feats
Fastest billionaire to give away $20 billion
Reached $20 billion in charitable giving in under five years, a pace unmatched by any other billionaire.
Largest single-year giving by an individual
Gave $5.8 billion in 2020, the largest annual total ever reported by a living donor.