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

Asian families are used to dealing with ministries through their businesses, and thus see few qualms in doing so again through their charities. — Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2026

For 25 years, charities have distributed funds to help the families impacted by 9/11 and offer assistance for the rescue teams facing health issues. — CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2026

Costs vary, but charities such as CRY offer an ECG for £75 ($101), while the usual price is around £150. — Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026

After receiving help from charities, churches and people, the couple made a pledge to always give back. — Dylan Sherman, Arkansas Online, 1 Sep. 2026

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

Olivia Rodrigo‘s Daisy Chain Fields Festival was a success, raising $20 million, which will be donated to charities that benefit women. — Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 31 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