Synonyms of philanthropies

philanthropies

noun

plural of philanthropy

1

as in contributions

a gift of money or its equivalent to a charity, humanitarian cause, or public institution

among the industrialist's philanthropies was a college scholarship fund for deserving students from the inner city

Synonyms & Similar Words

• contributions
• donations
• charities
• benefactions
• alms
• offerings
• grants
• endowments
• legacies
• bequests
• beneficences
• tithes
• subsidies
• welfares
• assistances
• presentations
• benevolences
• aids
• presents
• doles
• handouts
• largesses
• reliefs
• bestowals

2

as in charities

the giving of necessities and especially money to the needy

much dedicated to philanthropy, the industrialist maintains a surprisingly modest lifestyle

Synonyms & Similar Words

• charities
• humanisms
• welfares
• donations
• contributions
• doles
• benevolences
• funds
• almsgivings
• grants
• benefactions
• endowments
• altruisms
• humanitarianisms
• goodwills
• alms
• subsidies
• beneficences
• do-goodings
• do-goodisms
• reliefs

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of philanthropies

Launched in December 2025, the Tāmaki Taiao Alliance unites Māori and government stakeholders, philanthropies, corporations, and citizens—Indigenous and otherwise—to regenerate their city’s natural landscapes. — Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026

It’s sustained through a robust public-private partnership that brings together community members, nonprofits, philanthropies and government. — Mona Hanna, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2026

Working with the state More than three-quarters of Asian family philanthropies partner with the government, versus 58% outside Asia. — Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2026

The nonprofit receives 15% from all food and drink orders, which will support the organization’s many philanthropies. — Sharon Hlapcich, Oc Register, 3 Sep. 2026

Apart from his professional work, Perry has been involved in a number of philanthropies, including initiatives to provide medical resources to underserved parts of the globe. — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 23 July 2026

That opens a door for city governments, philanthropies, employers and civic groups to supplement accounts for children in low-income communities. — Teresa Ghilarducci, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

Corporations and philanthropies like nonprofits and local governments may also make tax-deductible contributions of up to $2,500 a year into the account. — Yi-Jin Yu, ABC News, 2 July 2026

That money — and anything else deposited by employers, philanthropies and relatives — is invested in the stock market by private firms. — Moriah Balingit, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026