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

The original bargain was that society foregoes the tax revenue and charities receive the funds. — Nick Allardice, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2026

In 2002, the FA was forced to change the name of the competition by the Charity Commission — the independent, non-ministerial government department that registers and regulates charities in England and Wales. — Colin Millar, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026

One of the charities has not been charged in court, and another was the subject of a state investigation. — Ellis Simani, ProPublica, 14 Aug. 2026

The Federal Trade Commission recommends donating to organizations people already know and trust and researching unfamiliar charities before sending money. — Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026

Young people, particularly Generation Z, are more likely to follow the news closely but less likely to volunteer; older people are most likely to volunteer time for charities, churches, and schools. — Scott Baldauf, Christian Science Monitor, 10 Aug. 2026

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