Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez are dialing up their commitment to philanthropy, unveiling a generous $102.5 million in grants via the Day 1 Family Fund to support 32 dedicated non-profits. Covering 20 states, Washington D.C., and Guam, these organizations are set to receive immediate assistance geared towards helping families emerge from homelessness into permanent housing.
Sanchez Bezos said: “This year, we’re able to give more than $100 million — it makes a huge impact. The foundation has announced that the 32 groups receiving help in 2025 are based in 20 states, Washington, DC, and Guam. In 2024, the foundation offered $110.5 million to 40 nonprofit groups in 23 states. The Amazon co-founder and chairman, Jeff Bezos, is worth $245.3 billion, according to Forbes. He is the fourth-richest person in the world, behind Larry Ellison at $252 billion, Larry Page at $259 billion, and Elon Musk at $480.8 billion. Scott ranks sixth among the world’s top 10 philanthropists, behind Bill Gates and Warren Buffett, according to Sotheby’s.
Jeff Bezos ‘s wife, Lauren Sanchez Bezos, has announced that the couple is donating a significant portion of their wealth to charity this year.
In an exclusive appearance on ABC’s Good Morning America, Sanchez Bezos shared that the family’s “Day 1 Family Fund,” which the couple founded in 2018, is giving $102.5 million in new grants to 32 non-profits across the US this year. She also highlighted that this is just the beginning of their philanthropic efforts. Each group will get immediate funding to continue their work helping families move from living on the streets or in shelters to permanent housing and the services they need to stay stable. Bezos’ ex-wife, MacKenzie Scott, has also done major philanthropy work in recent years.