Billionaire philanthropy’s growing divide: Mark Zuckerberg vs. Mackenzie Scott giving styles

Ravi Singh6 hours ago04 mins

Mark Zuckerberg’s decision to cut off funding to the pro‑immigration group FWD.us marks a sharp turn away from the high-profile social advocacy that once defined his philanthropy, even as MacKenzie Scott is emerging as the era’s most aggressive backer of equity- and DEI-driven causes. The split shows a broader divergence in tech philanthropy: one billionaire…

MacKenzie Scott’s $7 billion year: Philanthropist reveals inspiration for monumental giving

Ravi Singh2 weeks ago05 mins

It’s official—we finally have a total figure for MacKenzie Scott’s donations this year: an eye-popping $7.2 billion. That brings the billionaire philanthropist’s total gifts since 2020 to $26 billion and more than 2,700 gifts. This squarely places Scott among the most generous philanthropists, alongside fellow billionaires Bill Gates, Melinda French Gates, and Warren Buffett—all of…