World's biggest donor has donated $14 billion! Know her net worth and who she is

Jamsetji Tata is considered India's biggest donor. The founder of Tata Group is known as the most generous donor. Reportedly, Tata's lifetime donations estimate over Rs 8.29 lakh crore. Ratan Tata carried on the legacy and continued the philanthropic activities. However, do you know who is the world's biggest donor? The donor has donated more than $14 billion (Rs 1,19,522 crore).

World's biggest donor has donated $14 billion! Know her net worth and who she is

World's biggest donor has donated $14 billion! Know her net worth and who she is

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Jamsetji Tata is considered India's biggest donor. The founder of Tata Group is known as the most generous donor. Reportedly, Tata's lifetime donations estimate over Rs 8.29 lakh crore. Ratan Tata carried on the legacy and continued the philanthropic activities. Shiv Nadar (HCL Technologies), Azim Premji (Wipro), Mukesh Ambani (Reliance Industries),l and Narayana Murthi (Infosys) are some other notable Indian philanthropists. However, do you know who is the world's biggest donor? The donor has donated more than $14 billion (Rs 1,19,522 crore).

Sounds shocking, isn't it!

World's Biggest Donor MacKenzie Scott

MacKenzie Scott, ex-wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, is one of the most impactful philanthropists in the world. Reportedly, Scott has donated over $14 billion to various causes including education, equity and community development.

Scott's Net Worth

Interestingly, even after donating such a whopping amount, her net worth still stands at $36 billion (Rs 3,02,671 crore).

About Scott

Scott, born on April 7, 1970, in San Francisco,  California, US, is an American billionaire, philanthropist and novelist. According to Forbes Magazine, in July 2024, Scott had a net worth of $37 billion. With this, she grabbed the 43rd spot in the list of World's richest people and the 4th richest woman in the US.

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In 1994, she founded Amazon.com with her then-husband Jeff Bezos. As a part of their divorce settlement in 2019, she got a 4% stake in the company. As the world's largest online retailer, the company's valuation topped $2 trillion in 2024, as per Britannica.

Scott's Philanthropic Life

Scott's approach has set a new standard in the philanthropic world. Reportedly, she provides large unrestricted grants to organisations directly, empowering them to use funds where there is higher need.

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