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

Author Gabe Oatley
“This unrestricted gift is a bold affirmation of our feminist values and vision,” the organization says.

Why It Matters

Research has demonstrated recipients of Mackenzie Scott’s unrestricted gifts have used the billionaire benefactor’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 Scott’s philanthropy, receiving US$10 million to support their feminist work globally. “This unrestricted gift is a bold affirmation of our feminist values and vision,” the organization said in a press release Thursday. “It is a vote of confidence in our model to resource feminist movements with flexible, multi-year funding and deep trust.”

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