MacKenzie Scott donates $45 million to The Trevor Project amid a rising mental health crisis for LGBTQ youth in the U.S.
January 12, 2026 / 2:22 PM EST / CBS News
TL;DR
- MacKenzie Scott donated $45 million to The Trevor Project.
- This is the largest single donation in The Trevor Project's 27-year history.
- The donation aims to address the worsening mental health crisis among LGBTQ youth.
- A recent study found declining mental health, including increased anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts, among LGBTQ youth.
- The Trevor Project plans to use the funds to bolster crisis support services and accelerate progress toward supporting LGBTQ youth.
- The Trump administration previously terminated part of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline for LGBTQ youth, impacting The Trevor Project.
- Since 2019, MacKenzie Scott has donated approximately $26 billion to nonprofits.