The Girl Scouts of Orange County recently received $2.8 million from philanthropist Mackenzie Scott, as a part of the largest-ever donation to the Girl Scouts of the USA.
“Locally, this is a vital accelerator for Girl Scouts of Orange County’s ongoing efforts to help all girls cultivate the skills and connections to live their best lives,” said Vikki Shepp, CEO of the organization’s Orange County branch, in an Oct. 18 press release.
Scott donated $84.5 million to 29 local councils of the Girl Scouts of the USA, which has over 100 councils worldwide.
Scott—a writer, mother, and the former wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos—has a reported net worth of $34 billion. Since declaring in 2019 her wish to donate her fortune, she has already given away over $12 billion, according to media reports….