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

Stock donations can come from companies or charities set up by stockholders, not from relatives, and must be spread across at least 5,000 accounts in a qualified geographic area, according to Yahoo Finance. — Fernanda Tronco, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2026

The amount that anyone – family, friends or charities – will receive from the estate of a wealthy celebrity depends on how their business assets and intellectual property rights are managed after death. — Naomi Cahn, The Conversation, 12 Oct. 2026

The Duke of Kent is involved with over 140 different charities, organizations and professional bodies. — Stephanie Bridger-Linning, Vanity Fair, 10 Oct. 2026

Henry did so many social issue movies of the week and after-school specials, and charities. — Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2026

Yearly contributions are capped at $5,000, although contributions from governments and charities don’t count toward that total. — Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026

King Promise founded Rent Paid to fundraise for local community charities, including the Nungua Orphanage, which provides support to those under 16 in the area. — Sophie Williams, Billboard, 8 Oct. 2026

Looking after the ocean is key, and the resort takes part in a coral regeneration program and works with local marine charities including The Manta Trust and Manta Matcher. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Macklemore, in his announcement, said all proceeds from the tour will go to a handful of charities supporting the Palestinians amid Israel’s war in Gaza. — Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026