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MacKenzie Scott makes a quiet $70 million donation to Meals on Wheels America.
Summary
MacKenzie Scott gave an unrestricted $70 million donation to Meals on Wheels America, which said the gift will help expand capacity and serve seniors; the organization reports a current waitlist of about four months for meals and services.
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MacKenzie Scott has made an unrestricted $70 million donation to Meals on Wheels America. The gift was announced in April and is framed as support to expand the nonprofit's capacity to deliver meals and social connection to older and homebound people. Meals on Wheels America says demand has grown and the organization currently reports a waitlist of about four months for meals and services. Scott has given large sums across several causes in recent years and has said she intends to give away her wealth over her lifetime.
Key details:
- The donation to Meals on Wheels America is unrestricted and was shared publicly by the organization in April.
- Meals on Wheels America said the gift will help accelerate its strategic plan and strengthen the capacity of local providers.
- The organization reports a current waitlist of about four months for meals and services due to increased demand.
- Recent gifts mentioned in reporting include $760 million to 18 historically Black colleges and universities in 2025 and a $7 million donation to Red Lake Nation College.
- Other past donations cited include $436 million to Habitat for Humanity and $90 million to Forests, People, Climate; reporting also notes that Scott donated about $7.2 billion in 2025 and has given away an estimated 46% of her net worth since 2019.
Summary:
The $70 million unrestricted gift is described as intended to boost Meals on Wheels America's ability to reach more seniors and to strengthen local providers. Undetermined at this time.
