MacKenzie Scott has reduced her stake in Amazon by more than $12.5 billion, according to recent regulatory filings, marking one of the largest asset shifts since her divorce settlement from Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. The move coincides with a continued wave of philanthropic giving that has positioned Scott as one of the most influential private donors in the United States.
The filing, dated September 30, 2025, shows Scott now holds approximately 81.1 million Amazon shares. One year earlier, she held roughly 139 million shares, meaning she has decreased her holdings by about 58 million shares - a reduction valued at approximately $12.55 billion based on average market pricing at the time. Scott originally received about a 4% stake in Amazon following her 2019 divorce from Bezos.
Despite the significant sale, Scott remains one of Amazon's largest individual shareholders. Amazon's stock has more than doubled since 2019, meaning the remaining portion of her stake continues to represent substantial personal wealth and long-term financial influence.
Her reduction in shares has occurred in parallel with an expanding philanthropic strategy. Through her charitable initiative, Yield Giving, Scott has provided more than $19.25 billion in unrestricted funding to over 2,450 nonprofit organizations. The giving strategy emphasizes trust-based philanthropy, allowing organizations discretionary use of funds rather than prescribing specific programs.
Scott's donations have included major allocations to institutions focused on education equity. A notable recent contribution was a $42 million funding commitment to 10,000 Degrees, a Bay Area organization that supports low-income and first-generation college students. The gift was structured to broaden college access for students in communities historically excluded from higher education pipelines.
Her philanthropy has also significantly benefited historically Black colleges and universities and organizations serving Black students. The United Negro College Fund previously received $10 million from Scott, followed by an additional $70 million that expanded scholarship and institutional support networks.
Housing affordability initiatives have been another core priority. Scott allocated approximately $436 million to Habitat for Humanity and its affiliates, enabling the organization to expand projects in regions facing persistent housing insecurity. Additional funding, including a $20 million grant to Champlain Housing Trust in Vermont, focused on regional property affordability and home access.
Further contributions have supported organizations serving girls, women, and reproductive health programs. Donations to the Girl Scouts of the USA, estimated at $84 million, were aimed at leadership development and youth programming. A $275 million allocation to Planned Parenthood expanded healthcare access and reproductive support services across multiple states.
