![]() ![]() The large gifts may overwhelm organizations or lead to a misuse of funds, and her one-time gifts might cause other donors to pull back their support, critics say. Additionally, a report from the Center for Effective Philanthropy that details Scott’s givings noted it has come with criticisms. But the scope and speed of her philanthropy has raised eyebrows. Scott has been praised for challenging “big” philanthropy and her focus on LGBTQ and minority-focused organizations, even though others have given large, unrestricted gifts. Scott noted many of the 343 organizations she donated to are funds, meaning they “pool donations and spread them across a diverse group of smaller organizations working toward a common cause.” Scott had gifted $436 million to Habitat for Humanity International and its affiliates in March to promote homeownership in Black and minority communities. Last month, Girl Scouts of the USA said it received its largest ever single individual donation from Scott, totaling $84.5 million. Though specific donation amounts weren’t published, some organizations already announced how much they had received from the philanthropist. Girl Scouts of the USA receive largest ever donation from single donor ![]() ![]() Francine Orr/Los Angeles Times/Getty Images Girls Scouts are selling cookies in the Mar Vista neighborhood at on Friday, Feb. ![]()
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