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

Some are engaged in annual tribute events, and active in charities or causes related to 9/11 and the country’s response. — Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026

Per Marie Claire, since Kate first wore the earrings in 2023, Issy Star has raised over $40,000 for mental health and suicide prevention charities. — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 11 Sep. 2026

Net proceeds from the festival will benefit regional charities supported by the Society of Italian American Businessmen. — Mary Eber, CBS News, 11 Sep. 2026

Proceeds for the comedy event went to several charities that support first responders affected by 9/11 and their families. — Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Sep. 2026

Always supporting local businesses and charities and being the meeting point for families in town. — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026

Through the Neighbors Bank Foundation (NBF), every employee has the opportunity to donate 1% of their income to local charities, and Neighbors Bank will match that donation. — Jessica Bryant, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026

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