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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
Parents, employers, friends and philanthropies can invest in the accounts.
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Arkansas Online, 27 Feb. 2026
The nonprofit Ebell Club was chartered and federated on March 9, 1984, and since that time, members have raised more than $300,000 for numerous philanthropies both within the community and national organizations.
—Sharon Hlapcich, Oc Register, 17 Feb. 2026
More than 50 national organizations — philanthropies, universities, health agencies, and research centers — came together to fight for the Injury Center’s survival.
—Sharon Gilmartin, STAT, 16 Feb. 2026
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.
—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
Arkansas Online, 27 Feb. 2026
The nonprofit Ebell Club was chartered and federated on March 9, 1984, and since that time, members have raised more than $300,000 for numerous philanthropies both within the community and national organizations.
—Sharon Hlapcich, Oc Register, 17 Feb. 2026
More than 50 national organizations — philanthropies, universities, health agencies, and research centers — came together to fight for the Injury Center’s survival.
—Sharon Gilmartin, STAT, 16 Feb. 2026
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for philanthropies
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Only a year ago, after all, the Royals got crucial contributions from the bottom of the order — then including Maikel Garcia — to win the second game of the season.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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Despite Redick's argument for Luka to win the MVP Award, the Oklahoma City Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Spurs' Victor Wembanyama have stronger cases and odds to win it, due to their contributions for two teams that are above Los Angeles in the standings.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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When need becomes particularly acute, charities pretty much always step up and feed people and meet that need.—
Andre Mouchard,
Oc Register,
29 Mar. 2026
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The San Jose Garden Club is holding its annual spring plant sale and garden boutique April 24-25 to raise money for various local charities.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, employees at both DFW Airport and Love Field are collecting donations – including nonperishable food, hygiene items, baby supplies, and gas or grocery gift cards – to further support federal aviation workers affected by the shutdown.—
Lauren Crawford,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Public and union support during the shutdown has been vital to easing some of the financial and emotional burden for TSA workers, as airports coordinate gift card drives for gas and groceries, food pantries and other donations.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Philanthropies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/philanthropies. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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