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

Heising-Simons and the Ballmer Group are among the philanthropies that in part fund Times education coverage. — Emily Woodruff, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026

International research funders and philanthropies should provide sustained support. — Segun Fatumo, semafor.com, 19 Oct. 2026

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