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Planned Parenthood Gifted $275 Million By Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott
BuzzFeed: MacKenzie Scott Just Made The Single Largest Donation In Planned Parenthood's History
MacKenzie Scott donated $275 million to Planned Parenthood and 21 of its affiliates, making it the largest gift from a single donor in the organization's history, Planned Parenthood announced Wednesday. The donation from Scott, who received a 4% stake in Amazon in her divorce settlement with founder Jeff Bezos, comes at a crucial time for Planned Parenthood. Sexual and reproductive health rights are under attack across the country as conservative lawmakers are rushing to introduce and pass anti-abortion legislation in anticipation of the Supreme Court rolling back Roe v. Wade. (Skinner, 3/23)
The Wall Street Journal: MacKenzie Scott Donates $3.86 Billion To 465 Organizations In Less Than A Year
MacKenzie Scott said she has given $3.86 billion to 465 groups over the past nine months, marking the latest round of funding for the billionaire philanthropist who has pledged to donate the majority of her fortune to charity. Ms. Scott, one of the richest women in the world, said she aimed to support the needs of underrepresented groups. The hundreds of recipients that received funds varied widely in their focus, including organizations working in education, climate change and criminal justice. (De Avila, 3/23)
Where some of the money will be directed —
St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Philanthropist Gives St. Louis-Based Planned Parenthood $9 Million, Its Largest Donation Ever
Planned Parenthood of the St. Louis Region and Southwest Missouri has received its largest single donation — $9 million — from author and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott, the abortion and reproductive health care provider announced Wednesday. The gift to the Planned Parenthood regional affiliate is part of $225 million Scott gave to the Planned Parenthood national office as well 21 other Planned Parenthood affiliates across the country. (Munz, 3/23)
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Planned Parenthood Of Wisconsin, Milwaukee Habitat For Humanity Receive Historic Donations
Two nonprofits that work to serve Wisconsinites in need will benefit from "transformational" gifts made by billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott this week. ... "I really immediately thought about what this would mean and especially (in terms of) the political winds that constantly blow at us," said Tanya Atkinson, Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin President and CEO. "And while those political winds won't go away, I thought about how a transformational gift like this offers us (the ability to) be there for our patients and communities." (Shastri, 3/23)
Sioux Falls Argus Leader: Planned Parenthood North Central States receives $20M gift from billionaire MacKenzie Scott
“We are honored and deeply thankful to receive this historic and incredibly generous gift to fund Planned Parenthood’s work on behalf of the people we serve,” Sarah Stoesz, president and CEO of Planned Parenthood North Central States, said. “Every single person deserves to have sexual and reproductive health care, no matter what. Our mission changes lives and this gift will help us grow our impact during a pivotal time for reproductive health care in our country.” (Matzen, 3/23)
