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

Many charities and local organizations accept gently used furniture, and some even offer free pickup. — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 July 2026

Several clothing charities and exporter associations in North America and Europe, along with some importer groups in Ghana, have cast doubt on these stark claims, framing them as propaganda meant to drive them out of business. — Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 27 July 2026

The influencer launched the ‘Sister of Solidarity’ merch collection on her website, with 100% of the profits from all of her merch sales in July and August going to charities that support women rebuilding their lives. — Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 27 July 2026

Past charities have included Food & Wine Gives, No Kid Hungry, and the Southern Smoke Foundation, which provides emergency relief funding and mental health services to food and beverage professionals nationwide. — Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 23 July 2026

Ahead of the wedding, Kelce and Swift donated $26 million to charities, including Harvester’s and Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026

The same applies for gifts to charities that may be important to you. — Christine Fletcher, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Instead, Buffett is directing the gifts to four charities associated with or run by his family. — Sarah Glodek, Fortune, 20 July 2026

The festival is run and operated entirely by volunteers, allowing the money spent at the festival to be redistributed to charities across the city. — Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 17 July 2026