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 honor came in recognition of his decades making music as well as for raising millions for the charities Teenage Cancer Trust and Teen Cancer America. — Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 24 Aug. 2026

Bennett Weiner, president and CEO of the BBB Wise Giving Alliance, said a late registration isn't that unusual, especially for small charities, but the hostile takeover by a former member is. — Megan De Mar, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026

To take advantage of tax benefits, others are donating stock to charities. — Cj Haddad,katie Tarasov, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2026

Organizers vowed any profits from the race will be donated to charities chosen by Mayor Muriel Bowser’s office. — Adam Kilgore, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026

Throughout the year, the restaurant supports multiple local charities by donating gift cards and meals. — Abby Price, Southern Living, 19 Aug. 2026

The funds went primarily to charities chosen by Harry and his brother, Prince William. — Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 17 Aug. 2026

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