MacKenzie Scott, the ex-wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, has made a $70 million unrestricted donation to Meals on Wheels America, continuing her status as one of the world's most generous philanthropists. The 56-year-old, who has a net worth of approximately $31.8 billion, has pledged to give away her entire fortune in her lifetime.
Meals on Wheels America expressed profound gratitude for the donation. Ellie Hollander, president and CEO, said: 'We are deeply grateful for this extraordinary act of generosity and trust that will help us move closer to a world where every senior who needs Meals on Wheels gets it.' Chief development and marketing officer Kristine Templin added that the gift would expand the network's capacity and hoped it would inspire others to donate.
The donation comes as Meals on Wheels faces a four-month waiting list for its services, which deliver nutritious meals and social connection to seniors, disabled and homebound individuals. Scott's philanthropy extends beyond this, with recent donations including $7 million to Minnesota tribal college Red Lake Nation College, $760 million to historically Black colleges and universities in 2025, $436 million to Habitat for Humanity, and $90 million to Forests, People, Climate.
In 2025 alone, Scott donated $7.2 billion to various organisations, making her the most generous philanthropist of the year. Since her divorce from Bezos in 2019, she has given away 46% of her net worth. By contrast, Bezos and his new wife Lauren Sánchez have donated a total of $4.7 billion. Scott first met Bezos at a financial firm, married after three months, and moved to Seattle to start Amazon. They have four children and divorced in 2019.
