Jeff Bezos’ ex-wife’s charity: Sells almost half of Amazon stock to donate billions

Mackenzie Scott, ex-wife of Amazon’s founder, has significantly reduced her stake in the e-commerce giant, selling shares worth $13 billion. She continues her massive philanthropic efforts, donating $7.1 billion to non-profits in 2025 alone, including over $1.2 billion to Historically Black Colleges and Universities. These substantial, unrestricted grants are seen as a counterpoint to tech companies scaling back DEI initiatives.