Source: Fortune
Summary
Billionaire MacKenzie Scott donated $20 million to Active Minds, a US non-profit organization that mobilizes youth and young adults to change the culture around mental health. The donation is the largest in the organization’s history and is unrestricted, allowing Active Minds to use the funds as they see fit. Scott has previously donated to the non-profit and has given away nearly half of her net worth, totaling $26 billion since 2020.
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MacKenzie Scott’s $20 million donation to Active Minds is just one part of her $26 billion philanthropic streak since 2020. The donation comes at a dire time for US teens’ mental health, with a fifth of American high schoolers having seriously considered attempting suicide. Scott’s philanthropic priorities often extend to causes and institutions that support vulnerable communities, including combating America’s youth mental health crisis. The unrestricted donation allows Active Minds to expand programming, invest in long-term growth, and respond to community needs without donor-imposed restrictions. The donation is a testament to Scott’s commitment to supporting organizations that drive change.
The announcement sounds familiar: a billionaire philanthropist donating millions to a worthy cause, but the impact of Scott’s giving spree cannot be overstated.
Author: Evan Null
