MacKenzie Scott (formerly MacKenzie Bezos) is an American novelist and philanthropist, the billionaire Co-founder of Amazon and one of the world's largest, most radical philanthropists. Born in San Francisco, California, in 1970, her career is rooted in literature and high-level corporate governance.

Scott graduated summa cum laude from Princeton University (1992) with a B.A. in English, studying under novelist Toni Morrison (who called Scott her best student). Her pivotal career moment came in 1994 when she helped her then-husband, Jeff Bezos, co-found Amazon (serving as one of the first employees). Her philosophy centers on trust-based, no-strings-attached philanthropy to empower organizations addressing systemic social inequity.

• Amazon (Co-founder & Former Executive): The foundational source of her wealth. She received a 4 percent stake in Amazon as part of her 2019 divorce settlement (valued at $36 billion at the time).
• Philanthropic Apex: She has donated over $17 billion in grants since 2020, focusing on racial and gender equity, education, and public health (committing to give away the vast majority of her wealth).
• Literary Career: She is a published novelist (author of The Testing of Luther Albright).
• Giving Pledge Signatory: She signed The Giving Pledge and publishes detailed reports on her non-profit grants.

MacKenzie Scott's structural genius was her early commitment to Amazon's operations (managing early accounting and human resources). Her massive wealth was secured by the 2019 divorce settlement, making her one of the richest women in the world.

Her structural contribution is immense: pioneering a radical, trust-based philanthropic model that bypasses traditional bureaucratic processes and provides large, unrestricted grants directly to organizations (often focusing on historically marginalized communities). Her commitment to giving away the vast majority of her wealth has been praised globally for its efficiency and scale.

MacKenzie Scott's social impact is massive and structural, tied to her trust-based, high-volume philanthropy. Her donations (over $17 billion since 2020) are a major structural contribution to addressing systemic social and racial inequity, providing unrestricted capital to organizations focused on public health, education, and community development.

Her structural contribution is tied to her belief in empowering grassroots organizations and her influential role in shaping the next generation of philanthropic models.

MacKenzie Scott maintains the casual, unostentatious style of a writer and philanthropist. Her attire is consistently pragmatic, favoring simple business casual wear. Her aesthetic reflects intellectual depth and her commitment to social justice over personal luxury.

Residing in Seattle, Washington, her luxury is the immense security and autonomy derived from her multi-billion dollar fortune. Her life is dedicated to philanthropic strategy, literature, and systemic reform advocacy.