'Surprising and generous': Billionaire MacKenzie Scott donates $2M to Minnesota Hmong group
The Hmong American Partnership was founded in 1990.
Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott, who has made headlines for giving away much of the wealth she gained following her 2019 divorce from Amazon tycoon Jeff Bezos, donated billions of dollars to charitable groups in 2023 — including one in Minnesota, the Hmong American Partnership (HAP).
The organization announced the $2 million donation on Friday, calling it a "surprising and generous act of philanthropy":
"We are incredibly thankful for Mackenzie Scott's generous donation, which will undoubtedly play a crucial role in advancing our mission to drive prosperity within Minnesota’s Hmong and New American communities," said HAP President and CEO May yer Thao in a news release.