MacKenzie Scott’s 2025 gifts has pushed her total donations to colleges, universities, and higher-education nonprofits over $1 billion this year — including a major $42 million grant to 10,000 Degrees.

The 10,000 Degrees Alumni Changemakers Celebration in November delivered an extraordinary night raising over $410K to fund vital college access and success programs for students from low-income backgrounds across the Bay Area.

MacKenzie Scott’s higher education giving surpasses $700 million, including $42 million to 10,000 Degrees.

MacKenzie Scott's transformational $42 million gift to 10,000 Degrees is featured in Marin Magazine's Year in Review.

10,000 Degrees is featured in Marin Gives Back, an annual story highlighting local nonprofits.

Spotlight on 10,000 Degrees President & CEO Kim Mazzuca who underscores the power of education, the importance of educational equity, and why the work of 10,000 Degrees is so profoundly important right now.