MacKenzie Scott, renowned philanthropist and former wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, has substantially trimmed her stake in Amazon, divesting approximately $12.6 billion worth of shares. According to a recent regulatory filing, Scott’s holdings dropped from 139.1 million shares a year ago to 81.1 million as of September 30, 2025, representing nearly a 42% reduction in her Amazon shares.
This adjustment in her portfolio comes despite Amazon’s stock value more than doubling since her 2019 divorce from Bezos. While the filing does not clarify whether the reduction was through share sales, donations, or a combination of both, it aligns with Scott’s well-established philanthropic focus.
Since 2019, Scott has earned widespread recognition for her “Yield Giving” initiative, under which she has donated over $19 billion to a broad range of nonprofit organizations, emphasizing trust-based philanthropy that grants funds without restrictions. Her giving strategy prioritizes causes related to diversity, equity, and inclusion, among other pressing societal challenges.
This recent reduction in her Amazon stake strongly suggests a strategic redirection of wealth to fuel her philanthropic ambitions, reaffirming her commitment to leveraging her fortune for significant social impact.
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