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

At the suggestion of local philanthropists Mark and Robin Seigle, members were planning to donate any funding left beyond the above to create an arts scholarship at ECC in memory of Jones and Hamilton Wings. — Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026

The centerpiece of the expansion will be a 1,000-seat concert hall named for Pasadena philanthropists Terri and Jerry Kohl with an in-the-round design meant to create intimacy between the performers and the audience. — Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026

This gift is a big swing from one of the country’s most influential business leaders and philanthropists. — Susan Svrluga, Washington Post, 30 Sep. 2026

Since then, Scott has become one of the world’s leading philanthropists, dedicating a large portion of her fortune to progressive causes, particularly the defense of LGBTQ+ rights and environmental protection. — Mathilde Engelmann, Vanity Fair, 27 Sep. 2026

Western philanthropists, on the other hand, are surrounded by mature civil-society groups, and so are more content to just deliver funding through grants. — Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2026

Denver philanthropists Scott Miller and Tim Gill have donated $125,000 to support reconstruction of the City Park bandstand after a devastating, mysterious fire engulfed the iconic structure in March. — John Wenzel, Denver Post, 2 Sep. 2026

Bill and Jody Orosz, philanthropists Through their family foundation, the Oroszes have contributed to many local endeavors. — Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026

The couple were known in South Florida for their dinner parties at their homes in Miami Beach and Coconut Grove that gathered musicians, fellow attorneys and judges, senators, bankers, philanthropists and journalists. — Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026