US EditionMacKenzie Scott's college roommate once loaned her $1K. Now it's the billionaire's turn to invest
Scott invested in Funding U, an Atlanta-based lender providing 30 cents per dollar in last-gap loans to low-income students without co-signers, supporting equitable college access.
- MacKenzie Scott, a billionaire philanthropist, invested in her former college roommate's lending company, Funding U, which provides merit-based loans to low-income students without co-signers.
- Scott's former roommate, Jeannie Tarkenton, had once loaned Scott $1,000 to prevent her from dropping out of college when she was struggling financially.
- Scott's net worth is around $34 billion, and she has donated more than $19 billion, focusing on issues of equity, education, and economic security.
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Now worth $34 billion, MacKenzie Scott once needed her college roommate's help with a $1,000 loan: 'That's just what you do for friends'
MacKenzie Scott, one of the world’s wealthiest women and most influential philanthropists, is now known for her “no strings attached” surprise grantmaking. But, as a Princeton University sophomore, she learned what it was like to be on the receiving end of generosity. Facing the prospect of dropping out if she couldn’t come up with $1,000, Scott was crying when her roommate, Jeannie Tarkenton, found her and got her dad to loan Scott the money. “…
MacKenzie Scott’s college roommate once loaned her $1K. Now it’s the billionaire’s turn to invest
By JAMES POLLARD NEW YORK (AP) — MacKenzie Scott, one of the world’s wealthiest women and most influential philanthropists, is now known for her “no strings attached” surprise grantmaking. But, as a Princeton University sophomore, she learned what it was like to be on the receiving end of generosity. Related Articles Federal judge says trial for Wisconsin judge accused of helping immigrant will go on next month FBI…
MacKenzie Scott’s college roommate once loaned her $1K. Now it’s the billionaire’s turn to invest
By JAMES POLLARD NEW YORK (AP) — MacKenzie Scott, one of the world’s wealthiest women and most influential philanthropists, is now known for her “no strings attached” surprise grantmaking. But, as a Princeton University sophomore, she learned what it was like to be on the receiving end of generosity. Related Articles Federal judge says trial for Wisconsin judge accused of helping immigrant will go on next month FBI…
MacKenzie Scott’s college roommate once loaned her $1K. Now it’s the billionaire’s turn to invest
By JAMES POLLARD NEW YORK (AP) — MacKenzie Scott, one of the world’s wealthiest women and most influential philanthropists, is now known for her “no strings attached” surprise grantmaking. But, as a Princeton University sophomore, she learned what it was like to be on the receiving end of generosity. Related Articles Today in History: November 27, Harvey Milk and George Moscone fatally shot Afghan national charged …
MacKenzie Scott’s college roommate once loaned her $1K. Now it’s the billionaire’s turn to invest
By JAMES POLLARD NEW YORK (AP) — MacKenzie Scott, one of the world’s wealthiest women and most influential philanthropists, is now known for her “no strings attached” surprise grantmaking. But, as a Princeton University sophomore, she learned what it was like to be on the receiving end of generosity. Related Articles Today in History: November 27, Harvey Milk and George Moscone fatally shot A cafeteria worker prepa…
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