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

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