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

Swift and Kelce donated $26 million to charities across the country ahead of their wedding, but that seems to have done little to stunt the backlash. — Charles Trepany, USA Today, 6 July 2026

Professional sports have provided countless athletes with platforms to invest in charities, mentor youth, rebuild neighborhoods, and support military families, first responders, and disaster relief efforts. — Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026

In the days leading up to the wedding, Swift and Kelce donated $26 million to at least 20 charities. — Jack Dunn, Variety, 4 July 2026

The list of charities are based in cities that hold personal connections for both Swift and Kelce. — Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 3 July 2026

The two-time Golden Globe Award winner, 75, runs a nonprofit called the Open Hearts Foundation, which offers grants to organizations and charities uplifting their communities. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 29 June 2026

Held annually by the Northwest Indiana Business RoundTable, the two-day event invites business representatives, community partners and industry stakeholders for a round of golf, networking and the opportunity to raise funds in support of charities, a release said. — Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 28 June 2026

The Big Idaho Potato Truck made a stop on its national tour, raising awareness about the brand and donating to charities along the way. — Zuri Primos, Kansas City Star, 27 June 2026

The campaigner has raised thousands of dollars for charities over the years, including Pancreatic Cancer UK. — Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026