Billionaire MacKenzie Scott has become one of the most prolific philanthropists of the modern era by writing massive, no-strings-attached checks to non-profits. And her giving spree shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon, despite having donated nearly half of her net worth. Now, the charitable trendsetter is giving millions to support the youth mental health crisis.
Active Minds, a U.S. non-profit mobilizing youth and young adults to change the culture around mental health, just received a $20 million gift from the billionaire worth $35.8 billion.
It’s the largest donation in the organization’s history, and notably, was completely unrestricted; Scott famously allows organizations to spend the money as they see fit, allowing organizations like Active Minds to expand programming, invest in long-term growth, and respond to community needs without donor-imposed restrictions. Scott has previously donated to the non-profit, having gifted $4 million in 2021.
“This gift allows us to make bold, long-envisioned investments in youth leadership and youth-led solutions to champion a new era of mental health,” Alison Malmon, founder and executive director at Active Minds, said in a press release.
