Synonyms of charities

charities

noun

plural of charity

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• philanthropies
• doles
• donations
• almsgivings
• humanisms
• welfares
• contributions
• benevolences
• altruisms
• funds
• goodwills
• benefactions
• grants
• alms
• endowments
• humanitarianisms
• beneficences
• subsidies
• do-goodisms
• do-goodings
• reliefs

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• contributions
• donations
• philanthropies
• benefactions
• alms
• offerings
• grants
• legacies
• bequests
• endowments
• beneficences
• tithes
• subsidies
• welfares
• assistances
• benevolences
• presentations
• aids
• presents
• handouts
• doles
• reliefs
• largesses
• bestowals

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of charities

Legal fees, delays, and administrative costs sometimes consume assets meant for heirs or charities. — Medora Lee, USA Today, 9 Aug. 2026

Donors can choose from more than 400 charities, and 25% of the proceeds go to the non-profit organization. — Dawn White, CBS News, 8 Aug. 2026

Part of the grosses go to raising money and awareness for local cat charities and animal shelters. — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2026

Rauch has run Giveback since its earliest days, when the first round of donations, in 2017, totaled $53,000 spread across 14 charities. — Afdhel Aziz, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

How to Choose a Volunteer Project To find projects and charities in need of help near you, try searching sites like Volunteer Match or ask around your network. — Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 4 Aug. 2026

In 2021, British artist Sacha Jafri auctioned what was then the world’s largest canvas painting, The Journey of Humanity, for a total of £45 million ($62 million at the time) in support of children’s charities. — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 3 Aug. 2026

Some private companies restrict or ban the donation of their private shares to charities or trusts. — Robert Frank, CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026

Meanwhile, the charities who present also see it as a great opportunity. — Francine Knowles, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026