Scott said that the COVID-19 epidemic has destroyed the lives of Americans who are already struggling, and she hopes to provide immediate support to those affected by the crisis.
She said: "In the past four months, we have donated $415,850,000 to 384 organizations in 50 states, Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C. ... including organizations that meet people's basic needs, such as food banks, emergency relief funds and support services for the most vulnerable groups."
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Bezos' ex-wife is worth 55.8 billion.
On 20 19 1, Scott and Bezos announced the end of their 25-year marriage. After completing the property division, Scott acquired a quarter of Bezos' shares in Amazon and became the company's second largest shareholder. At that time, these stocks were worth $36 billion.
20/kloc-in may, 2009, Scott signed a "donation commitment letter"-promising to donate more than half of her wealth in their lifetime or in their will.
Forbes real-time rich list shows that 50-year-old Mackenzie Scott ranks 20th with a total wealth of $55.8 billion.