She got billions in the world's biggest divorce. Now she is giving it away faster than anyone in history.

MacKenzie Scott has donated more than $26,300,000,000 to charity, changing how the super-rich share their wealth.

True power is not about how much money you can pile up. It is about how quickly you can give it back to the people who need it.

WHAT HAPPENED

MacKenzie Scott used to be married to Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. When they split, she got a huge share of the company stock.

Instead of keeping the money, she promised to give most of it away. So far, she has given away more than $26,300,000,000.

She does not make groups jump through hoops. She just sends the cash and lets them do their work.

WHAT THE MONEY SHOWS

Total donated: Over $26,300,000,000

• Source of wealth: Amazon stock from her divorce
• Style of giving: No-strings-attached cash grants
• Speed of giving: Faster than any other rich person in history

THE BIGGER QUESTION

Why do other rich people hold onto their money for so long? Many wealthy donors set up funds that give out cash very slowly.

Scott is doing the opposite. She shows that the rich can help people right now.

THE OTHER SIDE

Some critics worry about this style of giving. They say that throwing huge sums at small groups can cause problems.

Yet, the groups getting the cash say these gifts are saving lives.

WHAT HAPPENS NOW

Local groups are building homes and feeding families. This money is already at work on the ground.

WHAT WE STILL DON'T KNOW

How much of her total wealth is left to give?

• Will her quick giving force others to do the same?
• What happens to these groups when the money runs out?

SOURCE NOTE

Data comes from public donor records. All charges are allegations - MacKenzie Scott is presumed innocent until proven guilty.