Equality Fund snags US$10 million donation from billionaire philanthropist Mackenzie Scott

Author Gabe Oatley
โ€œThis unrestricted gift is a bold affirmation of our feminist values and vision,โ€ the organization says.

Why It Matters

Research has demonstrated recipients of Mackenzie Scottโ€™s unrestricted gifts have used the billionaire benefactorโ€™s support to launch new programs, increase the number of constituents served, and improve existing programmatic work.

The Equality Fund has become the latest Canadian recipient of billionaire Mackenzie Scottโ€™s philanthropy, receiving US$10 million to support their feminist work globally. โ€œThis unrestricted gift is a bold affirmation of our feminist values and vision,โ€ the organization said in a press release Thursday. โ€œIt is a vote of confidence in our model to resource feminist movements with flexible, multi-year funding and deep trust.โ€

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