Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott surprises Junior Achievement North with $1.9M gift

The St. Paul organization is one of 26 Junior Achievement operations across the U.S. to receive a surprise donation from Scott

Aug 17, 20220

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MacKenzie Scott has given millions to Minnesota nonprofits.

Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has surprised another Minnesota nonprofit with an unexpected large donation, giving $1.9 million to Junior Achievement North.

The St. Paul-based educational organization, which serves 80,000 students in Minnesota, North Dakota and western Wisconsin, announced the donation Tuesday from Scott, an author and the ex-wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos.

"It was a moment of jaw-drop, just so much emotion ... that she would recognize the work that we're doing in the community and make such a generous investment in our students and our work," said CEO Sara Dziuk, who found out about the donation July 1.

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