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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
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.
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Cnbc.com Staff, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025
While Vance’s critique of the Ford Foundation’s tax-exempt status was limited to its support of The Nation during his podcast appearance, other administration officials have provided clues as to how the government will conduct its scrutiny of liberal philanthropies.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 24 Sep. 2025
The threats coming from Vance and a top Trump official alarmed many of the country’s major philanthropies.
—Brian Bennett, Time, 22 Sep. 2025
Fundraising proceeds support the WCO philanthropies.
—Sharon Hlapcich, Oc Register, 18 Sep. 2025
The company is facing stiff opposition from dozens of California nonprofits, labor unions, and philanthropies as well as investigations from both the California and Delaware attorney generals.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
Lynne had been involved in numerous different philanthropies for years.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2025
Federal and state budgets are tightening, raising taxes is often unpalatable and philanthropies are stretched.
—Debra Gittler, Mercury News, 5 Sep. 2025
Federal and state budgets are tightening, raising taxes is often unpalatable and philanthropies are stretched.
—Debra Gittler, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
Cnbc.com Staff, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025
While Vance’s critique of the Ford Foundation’s tax-exempt status was limited to its support of The Nation during his podcast appearance, other administration officials have provided clues as to how the government will conduct its scrutiny of liberal philanthropies.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 24 Sep. 2025
The threats coming from Vance and a top Trump official alarmed many of the country’s major philanthropies.
—Brian Bennett, Time, 22 Sep. 2025
Fundraising proceeds support the WCO philanthropies.
—Sharon Hlapcich, Oc Register, 18 Sep. 2025
The company is facing stiff opposition from dozens of California nonprofits, labor unions, and philanthropies as well as investigations from both the California and Delaware attorney generals.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
Lynne had been involved in numerous different philanthropies for years.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2025
Federal and state budgets are tightening, raising taxes is often unpalatable and philanthropies are stretched.
—Debra Gittler, Mercury News, 5 Sep. 2025
Federal and state budgets are tightening, raising taxes is often unpalatable and philanthropies are stretched.
—Debra Gittler, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for philanthropies
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In lieu of flowers contributions to one’s favorite arts, education or DEI initiative are encouraged.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
20 Oct. 2025
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His role as a host on ESPN 1530 was eliminated as were his contributions to Egger's show and involvement on Bengals pre-game activities on 700WLW.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
20 Oct. 2025
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Last month, several charities severed ties with Sarah after a 2011 email from her to Epstein surfaced.—
Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
20 Oct. 2025
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Central Arkansas charities are seeking donations prior to the holiday season, as the demand for food and other services continues to increase.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
20 Oct. 2025
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The New York Republican was sentenced in April after admitting last year to deceiving donors and stealing the identities of 11 people — including his own family members — to make donations to his campaign.—
Philip Marcelo,
Fortune,
17 Oct. 2025
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That power is often used to unfairly influence elections through massive campaign donations, to interfere with independent journalism by buying media outlets, and to suppress competition in markets.—
Scott Ellis,
Time,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Philanthropies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/philanthropies. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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