# MacKenzie Scott and Melinda Gates gave $28 billion differently 2026-08-10T14:01:28+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet MacKenzie Scott and Melinda French Gates have together directed more than $28 billion toward social causes, but their approaches differ sharply. Scott gives large, unrestricted grants to thousands of organisations across education, health, racial equity and community development, often staying out of the spotlight. French Gates, through Pivotal Ventures, focuses on women and families, pledging $2 billion since 2019 and recently adding $215 million for women's health. Scott trusts nonprofits to decide where funds are needed most; French Gates directs money to specific issues and pairs giving with advocacy. The Economic Times reports both are reshaping modern philanthropy, though their methods raise questions about donor control versus community freedom. ## Coverage - economictimes.indiatimes.com Tags: billionaire giving, Mackenzie Scott, Melinda Gates, philanthropy, social change, women’s health Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/mackenzie-scott-and-melinda-gates-gave-28-billion-differently/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/mackenzie-scott-and-melinda-gates-gave-28-billion-differently/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.