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 August, the former Disney star successfully launched her Daisy Chain Fields festival, raising $20 million for women’s charities before embarking on her Unraveled arena tour the following month. — Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 2 Nov. 2026

The need, not just for Bob and Helen and APK Charities, but for so many charities, eclipses the fundraising. — Ron Farina, Hartford Courant, 1 Nov. 2026

Options include the Davis Turkey Trot, Run to Feed the Hungry in Sacramento, and events in Woodland, Roseville, Folsom, Granite Bay, Elk Grove and Lincoln benefiting local food banks and charities. — Sacbee.com, 30 Oct. 2026

While the company has donated free trees to charities in the past, the city argues that does not comply with the zoning code requirement that proceeds of the Christmas tree sales go to charity. — Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2026

Asher’s, while primarily responsible for its own brand of chocolate bars and other assortments, will occasionally produce chocolate for bands, brands, charities and other companies. — Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026

The initiative promotes the work of mental health charities, though Harry is no longer affiliated with it. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 27 Oct. 2026

Berlanti also founded the Berlanti Family Foundation, raising money charities, nonprofits and cancer research. — Michael Schneider, Variety, 26 Oct. 2026

The couple made their first joint public appearance last week visiting charities in central England. — Adela Suliman, NBC news, 23 Oct. 2026