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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
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Recent Examples of philanthropists
The list of their partners, friends and funders has more than 1,000 names, among them the philanthropists Andrea Soros, daughter of George Soros; Agnes Gund, a Museum of Modern Art board member; and Alicia Keys, the musician.
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Travis Diehl, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
Is Remaking Hollywood's Money Model By Maggie McGrath The first Black woman to direct a $100 million-grossing film is shunning the studios and their rules—and turning to philanthropists like Melinda French Gates.
—Matt Craig, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
In 2019, the organization signed a memorandum of understanding with Italian philanthropists to commemorate Italy’s entrance into the global infrastructure program.
—Robert Schmad, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 24 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, the number of events is increasing as philanthropists and organizations try to meet the growing demand for food.
—Chinedu Asadu, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
In the past, banks, developers, philanthropists and other local leaders and institutions invested in downtowns out of civic pride.
—Thomas Curwen, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
Michael Merson Michael Merson has seen the global health benefits that come when governments, the private sector, and philanthropists unite around a common mission.
—Jennifer Lotito, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
The list is the definitive ranking of the female CEOs, entertainers, politicians, philanthropists and policymakers who wield significant hard power are creating lasting impact around the world.
—Forbes Press Releases, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Conceived as a public-private partnership between the city and philanthropists Nancy Kinder and the late Maconda Brown O’Connor, the vision was transforming an underutilized parking lot into a premier greenspace and mecca for accessible arts, culture and educational programming.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Travis Diehl, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
Is Remaking Hollywood's Money Model By Maggie McGrath The first Black woman to direct a $100 million-grossing film is shunning the studios and their rules—and turning to philanthropists like Melinda French Gates.
—Matt Craig, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
In 2019, the organization signed a memorandum of understanding with Italian philanthropists to commemorate Italy’s entrance into the global infrastructure program.
—Robert Schmad, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 24 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, the number of events is increasing as philanthropists and organizations try to meet the growing demand for food.
—Chinedu Asadu, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
In the past, banks, developers, philanthropists and other local leaders and institutions invested in downtowns out of civic pride.
—Thomas Curwen, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
Michael Merson Michael Merson has seen the global health benefits that come when governments, the private sector, and philanthropists unite around a common mission.
—Jennifer Lotito, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
The list is the definitive ranking of the female CEOs, entertainers, politicians, philanthropists and policymakers who wield significant hard power are creating lasting impact around the world.
—Forbes Press Releases, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Conceived as a public-private partnership between the city and philanthropists Nancy Kinder and the late Maconda Brown O’Connor, the vision was transforming an underutilized parking lot into a premier greenspace and mecca for accessible arts, culture and educational programming.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Philanthropists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/philanthropists. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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