Synonyms of philanthropists

philanthropists

noun

plural of philanthropist

as in donors

a wealthy person who gives money and time to help make life better for other people

a philanthropist known to generously donate to those organizations that help the poor

Related Words

• donors
• benefactors
• donators
• contributors
• supporters
• patrons
• almoners
• givers
• patronesses
• altruists
• fairy godmothers
• angels
• helpers
• almsgivers
• sugar daddies
• subscribers
• benefactresses
• protectors
• Maecenases
• saviors
• bestowers
• guardian angels

Dissimilar Words

• beneficiaries
• recipients
• donees
• giftees

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of philanthropists

The couple are active philanthropists, and their foundation — the Jen-Hsun and Lori Huang Foundation — is one of the largest private foundations in the United States, according to CNBC. — Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 19 Aug. 2026

The author who became one of the world's most famous (and secretive) philanthropists, is self-publishing a new book. — Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2026

More than $60 million was raised for the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund through a $1 allocation from every tournament ticket sold, contributions and royalties from the artists and donations from corporations and philanthropists. — Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2026

Many of Straus’ contemporary philanthropists were setting lofty goals for their giving. — Leslie Lenkowsky, The Conversation, 11 Aug. 2026

Established in 2009, the awards represent a vision of philanthropists Eugene and Marilyn Glick and are a component of Indiana Humanities’ rich and diverse literary programming. — Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026

Beyond business, the Fanjul family became major philanthropists in Palm Beach County, supporting hospitals, schools, cultural institutions and civic organizations. — Luisa Yanez, Miami Herald, 5 Aug. 2026

The contest is a collaboration between Crankstart, the philanthropy run by Moritz and artist Harriet Heyman, and Lever for Change, a nonprofit that connects philanthropists to organizations. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026

Families typically become philanthropists gradually, often giving reactively without a clear strategy, much like new parents learning on the job. — Kris Putnam-Walkerly, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026