Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott, who was previously married to Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, provided millions of dollars in funding to the National Institute for Children's Health Quality.
Scott signed the Giving Pledge in 2019 following her divorce from Bezos, doling out billons while letting groups she selects decide on their own how they want to spend the money, no strings attached.
"The fact that it was no strings attached, we can use it to do the work that we knows need needs to be done. It's manna from heaven," said Brooks. NICHQ has been working for decade to make health care a priority for children, and more equitable for families of color. They're still trying what to do with all money, but it'll be put to good use. They are hoping it will encourage other patrons.
"I think that it will bring in more, because of the validation, and the fact that, 'Wow, MacKenzie Scott is supporting the National Institute for Children's Health Quality," said Berns. So far, Forbes says McKenzie has given away more than $14 billion to almost 1,600 groups. She has said she plans to give away at least half of her money in her lifetime.
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