Here are the groups MacKenzie Scott donated to in Hampton Roads The philanthropist donated billions of dollars to charities in 2020. She gave out grants in all 50 states - including more than $60 million in Hampton Roads. Author: Angelo Vargas, 13News Now Staff Published: 5:05 PM EST December 16, 2020 Updated: 6:23 PM EST December 17, 2020 In a blog post, she said her team was using data to find the best ways to help people who were economically affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. To Scott, that looked like donating to groups that could help people with immediate needs, like food and clothing, and institutions that helped minimize inequities, like employment training programs and HBCUs.