charities

noun

plural of charity
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as in philanthropies
the giving of necessities and especially money to the needy after amassing a fortune in the computer industry, the brothers devoted themselves to charity

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as in contributions
a gift of money or its equivalent to a charity, humanitarian cause, or public institution donated his mansion and all of its land as a charity to the people of his beloved home state

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Recent Examples of charities In addition to the merger question, members will vote on the distribution of $250,000 to four charities. — Sacbee.com, 31 Aug. 2026 The event raised $20 million for women’s charities, thanks to a $10 million donation from Melinda French Gates that matched the $10 million the music fest raised. — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 31 Aug. 2026 Donate Gently Used Items Giving unwanted items to charities that can pass them along to help others in need feels good. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 29 Aug. 2026 The people who leave have the means to contribute locally, to our economy and local charities. — Will Richmond, The Providence Journal, 29 Aug. 2026 At Kick-Off, the chapter Philanthropy Team and Teen Leadership Council organized a donation drive to benefit two charities supported by TVIA, Burrito Boyz and La Colonia Community Foundation. — News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026 The other recommended clearer laws on how charities account for taxpayer funds. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026 The honor came in recognition of his decades making music as well as for raising millions for the charities Teenage Cancer Trust and Teen Cancer America. — Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 24 Aug. 2026 Bennett Weiner, president and CEO of the BBB Wise Giving Alliance, said a late registration isn't that unusual, especially for small charities, but the hostile takeover by a former member is. — Megan De Mar, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for charities
  1. philanthropies
  2. contributions
  3. donations
Noun
  • This further dissolves the trust in philanthropies and nonprofit organizations millennials and Gen Zers so desperately want.
    — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The portal came out of the Colorado Housing Consortium, a coalition launched in 2025 that brings together more than 120 people from state and local government, developers, lenders, philanthropies and nonprofits.
    — Solomon Greene, The Conversation, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of philanthropies
Noun
  • Established in 2006, Music In The House gathers the nation’s music industry to salute leaders in music for both their artistic achievements and their broader contributions.
    — Lars Brandle, Billboard, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The Walton children are being honored for their contributions to business, entrepreneurship, philanthropy and to the state of Arkansas.
    — Dylan Sherman, Arkansas Online, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of contributions
Noun
  • In addition to multiple scholarship donations and programs, Parton also mobilized over the years after natural disasters affected both her home state and surrounding areas.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Parton’s family has asked for donations to Imagination Library in lieu of flowers.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of donations

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“Charities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charities. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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