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 event is, in part, a fundraiser for the Aaron Jones Foundation, which donates money to charities and is named for the former NFL defensive end who starred at Apopka High and Eastern Kentucky. — Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 July 2026

World Vision is one of the charities setting up these spaces. — Osmary Hernández, CNN Money, 11 July 2026

Proceeds from afternoon tea throughout the year benefit local charities, making the experience even sweeter. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026

The annual polo match raises funds for charities and causes backed by William and Kate, and this year’s event is expected to raise over $20 million. — Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 10 July 2026

One of the charities, Answer The Call, is a New York City organization focused on supporting families of police and firefighters killed in the line of duty. — Mason Leib, ABC News, 10 July 2026

The annual event raises money for causes supported by Kate and William, including Wales Air Ambulance, The Royal College of Paramedics, Maternal Mental Health Alliance, and more charities. — Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 10 July 2026

Swift and Kelce donated $26 million to charities across the country ahead of their wedding, but that seems to have done little to stunt the backlash. — Charles Trepany, USA Today, 6 July 2026

In the days leading up to the wedding, Swift and Kelce donated $26 million to at least 20 charities. — Jack Dunn, Variety, 4 July 2026