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 palace can't have governments, charities, businesses, even members of the public wondering whether their activities somehow carry the endorsement of the crown. — Janelle Ash , Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2026

The dress is being auctioned for the first time since 1997, when Diana sold it and other garments to raise money for AIDS charities. — ABC News, 18 Sep. 2026

Fuel retailers are in a great position to support local schools, youth sports, charities and neighborhood events. — Wisfe Aish, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2026

She will also be remembered for her tireless work supporting mental health charities. — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2026

The hurdles force charities to spend scarce staff time chasing funds intended for their missions and, occasionally, walk away from the gift altogether, the experts said. — Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2026

In 2023, she was named Global Citizen of the Year by the United Nations Correspondents Association for her efforts supporting children’s charities, disaster relief and homelessness. — Tiana Denicola, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026

Ahead of their lavish wedding at Madison Square Garden, Kelce and Taylor Swift donated $26 million to charities in New York, Missouri, and Tennessee. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 16 Sep. 2026

Net proceeds from the festival will benefit regional charities supported by the Society of Italian American Businessmen. — Mary Eber, CBS News, 11 Sep. 2026