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
Relevance
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
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of philanthropies
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
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
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for philanthropies
Noun
-
The 36-year-old's contributions to the Dodgers becoming baseball's first back-to-back champions in a quarter-century likely won't be forgotten for a long time, and perhaps during contract negotiations, will be a present reminder.—
Gabe Smallson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
-
When Mark Moseley kicked his NFL-record 21st consecutive field goal in 1982 to beat the Giants in the snow, his financial contributions to his preferred pols were no one’s concern.—
David Aldridge,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
-
Net proceeds from the fundraiser will benefit local charities, including the Vista Blind Center, Guide Dogs for the Blind, the Blind Stokers Club and will go toward purchasing eyeglasses for local youths.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Nov. 2025
-
Stephen Colbert linked to several food charities via QR code during Monday’s monologue.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
-
The group also plans to open a bank account to store any remaining donations after the shutdown, which will go toward helping people on SNAP during emergencies and holidays.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Nov. 2025
-
But what about when making online donations?—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Philanthropies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/philanthropies. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share