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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
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as in charities
the giving of necessities and especially money to the needy
much dedicated to philanthropy, the industrialist maintains a surprisingly modest lifestyle
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Recent Examples of philanthropies
The group received admiring press, and was funded by Congress and various philanthropies; the budget at Dare headquarters eventually approached twenty-five million dollars a year.
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Charles Duhigg, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
Filippelli said people are finding clever ways to navigate state level funding and local philanthropies will still finance some projects, but much of the Biden-era federal funding for such initiatives is gone.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 6 Jan. 2026
The philanthropies backing Sheffield's transition are expected to donate at least $2 million, Detroit's most expensive yet.
—Elissa Robinson, Freep.com, 29 Dec. 2025
Since moving his company to Miami in 2022, Griffin has donated $335 million to local philanthropies and charities, Kasdin said.
—Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 19 Dec. 2025
Drawing on his own upbringing in rural Texas to his time at the helm of one of the world’s largest philanthropies, Walker explains how inequality erodes hope, why discomfort is essential for meaningful change, and how leaders can build the courage to speak honestly.
—Harvard Business Review, 25 Nov. 2025
Gavi’s budget comes from national governments and private funders, including philanthropies, corporations and individual donors, with the US having been – until recently – one of its largest supporters.
—Adiel Kaplan, CNN Money, 17 Nov. 2025
For decades, governments have expanded access to schooling, donors have funded educational programs, and philanthropies have launched initiatives.
—Obiageli Ezekwesili, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Women who are leaders at companies and organizations (including philanthropies) with at least $25 million in annual revenue in at least one of the past three years, or an enterprise value of $100 million for private companies and $250 million for public companies can submit a nomination.
—Cnbc.com Staff, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025
Charles Duhigg, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
Filippelli said people are finding clever ways to navigate state level funding and local philanthropies will still finance some projects, but much of the Biden-era federal funding for such initiatives is gone.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 6 Jan. 2026
The philanthropies backing Sheffield's transition are expected to donate at least $2 million, Detroit's most expensive yet.
—Elissa Robinson, Freep.com, 29 Dec. 2025
Since moving his company to Miami in 2022, Griffin has donated $335 million to local philanthropies and charities, Kasdin said.
—Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 19 Dec. 2025
Drawing on his own upbringing in rural Texas to his time at the helm of one of the world’s largest philanthropies, Walker explains how inequality erodes hope, why discomfort is essential for meaningful change, and how leaders can build the courage to speak honestly.
—Harvard Business Review, 25 Nov. 2025
Gavi’s budget comes from national governments and private funders, including philanthropies, corporations and individual donors, with the US having been – until recently – one of its largest supporters.
—Adiel Kaplan, CNN Money, 17 Nov. 2025
For decades, governments have expanded access to schooling, donors have funded educational programs, and philanthropies have launched initiatives.
—Obiageli Ezekwesili, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Women who are leaders at companies and organizations (including philanthropies) with at least $25 million in annual revenue in at least one of the past three years, or an enterprise value of $100 million for private companies and $250 million for public companies can submit a nomination.
—Cnbc.com Staff, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for philanthropies
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The accounts themselves are set to go live this summer, with contributions beginning on July 4, 2026 -- the same day as America's 250th anniversary.—
Selina Wang,
ABC News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Groups such as the Homeless Alliance, City Rescue Mission, and Sisu Youth Services all accept monetary contributions that help cover operating costs during severe cold.—
Cheyenne Derksen,
Oklahoman,
27 Jan. 2026
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Unlike normal gifting tax rules, which impose tax on the giver, this special tax – called section 2801 tax – is imposed on the gift recipient unless the recipient is a spouse or certain charities that would qualify for other deductions.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
27 Jan. 2026
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The previous impasse drew the attention of the state Attorney General’s Office, which is the primary regulator of Minnesota charities and healthcare transactions.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
26 Jan. 2026
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The cost for the statue is estimated at $300,000, with half of the funds already raised by two large donations from Rainbow Sandals and Sonance, an audio equipment company based in San Clemente, as well as several smaller community contributions.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
24 Jan. 2026
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The event at the end of January will feature 400 luminaries, about double the amount from the year before, and will include stories shared by residents, a moment of silence for the hurting community, and collection for donations.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
24 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Philanthropies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/philanthropies. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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