MacKenzie Scott: A New Love Story and a Philanthropic Mission
Newlyweds alert! The once‑Power Couple, MacKenzie Scott, has traded her iconic Alexa‑backed Amazon suite for a cozy Seattle classroom. Scott, the billionaire philanthropist, and science teacher Dan Jewett have officially tied the knot, as announced on The Giving Pledge’s own platform.
The Love & the Giving Pact
In a heartfelt post, Jewett revealed he will be joining the “giving club” by committing to donate a slice of his life to the same cause that beaconed Scott’s star power: letting the world’s richest get better at giving.
- Scott’s Wealth: Currently ranked 22nd richest global citizen with roughly $53 billion (approx. S$72 bn).
- Her Amazon Snapshot: Post‑2022 divorce, she still owns a 4% stake – that’s still one of the sunniest seats at the Amazon boardroom.
- Philanthropic Hot Spot: In December 2023 alone, Scott poured over $4.1 bn into food banks and emergency relief during the pandemic.
- 2023’s Bold Moves: 2022 saw $1.7 bn channeled to racial equality, LGBTQ rights, public health and climate change.
Jewett’s pledge reads like a local school teacher’s mission statement: “I join with the kindest & most thoughtful person I know, and I’m thrilled to help fly this bill across the planet.”
The Giving Pledge: A Legendary Date With Charity
Back in 2010, the legendary combo of Warren Buffett and Bill & Melinda Gates kicked off The Giving Pledge. Its aim? Get the super‑rich to “give away most of their wealth for good.” They have already collected a handful of rich souls rattling the planet’s philanthropic tide.
What’s Next for the New Couple?
- Dan, a 52‑year‑old science teacher in Seattle, will probably start a “shared playlist” of school supplies for under‑funded schools.
- MacKenzie may launch a “Grand White‑House” style fund hinting at future tech for clean‑energy, since her eyes fell on her real‑world passions after her divorce.
- Both will keep posting updates to The Giving Pledge site, keeping the world entertained with their riches and warmth.
So, next time you think about “rich people only,” remember: the world’s wealthiest can also resign to making a positive ripple. That’s one way to keep the spotlight shining brighter!
