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December 1, 2025

MacKenzie Scott's college roommate once loaned her $1K. Now it's the billionaire's turn to invest

By JAMES POLLARD
Associated Press

NEW YORK — MacKenzie Scott, one of the world's wealthiest women and most influential philanthropists, is now known for her “no strings attached” surprise grantmaking. But, as a Princeton University sophomore, she learned what it was like to be on the receiving end of generosity.

Facing the prospect of dropping out if she couldn't come up with $1,000, Scott was crying when her roommate, Jeannie Tarkenton, found her and got her dad to loan Scott the money.


 
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