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

In 2021, British artist Sacha Jafri auctioned what was then the world’s largest canvas painting, The Journey of Humanity, for a total of £45 million ($62 million at the time) in support of children’s charities. — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 3 Aug. 2026

Some private companies restrict or ban the donation of their private shares to charities or trusts. — Robert Frank, CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026

Meanwhile, the charities who present also see it as a great opportunity. — Francine Knowles, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026

In its 10th year, the contest in Pacifica, about 14 miles (22 kilometers) south of San Francisco, includes a pet adoption event and fundraising for local animal charities. — ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026

The spring warrant cited charities, a hospital, other city officials and community members that Parris declined to identify for fear of their reputations being ruined. — Pat Maio, Daily News, 31 July 2026

New spins on an old favorite From American Legion halls to church basements, the simplicity of Bingo and its ability to let large groups play at once is why the game raises billions of dollars for charities and non-profits. — David Morgan, CBS News, 30 July 2026

The couple was active in charities for decades and this year was given the San Diego Nice Guy of the Year Award. — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026

Across nearly 19,000 conversations, AI proved more convincing on diverse topics and raised substantially more real-money donations for charities like Save the Children, being almost three times more effective than human fundraisers. — Emma Woollacott, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026