as in philanthropies
the giving of necessities and especially money to the needy
good works such as almsgiving, tending the sick and visiting the imprisoned
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In 1960, the family created the Mangione Family Foundation, which has donated to local philanthropies including the Baltimore Opera Company, the Association of Italian American Charities, and Associated Jewish Charities.—
Lorena O'Neil,
Rolling Stone,
9 Mar. 2025 -
Others are making urgent appeals to big philanthropies including the Gates Foundation and Open Philanthropy.—
Stephanie Nolen,
New York Times,
22 Feb. 2025
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Only donations to public charities qualify.—
Bob Carlson,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Who Care can nominate local charities.—
Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Almsgivings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/almsgivings. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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