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as in contribution
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 charity
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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as in generosity
the quality or state of being generous
a society dowager renowned for her philanthropy
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Yes, but: Groups like the Knight Foundation see reasons for hope as newer journalism outlets take hold — some of which are increasingly being funded by philanthropy.
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Jason Clayworth, Axios, 23 Sep. 2024
Known for his philanthropy and activism — which Angelica has inherited, per her Instagram — Santana was honored at the 2015 Billboard Latin Music Awards and given the Spirit of Hope Award for his charitable Milagro Foundation.
—Makena Gera, Peoplemag, 21 Sep. 2024
The tech titan has often advocated for higher taxes on the rich, as well as encouraging his ultra-wealthy peers to engage in philanthropy.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2024
In any case, Walton appears to be just getting started with her personal philanthropy.
—Matt Durot, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
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Jason Clayworth, Axios, 23 Sep. 2024
Known for his philanthropy and activism — which Angelica has inherited, per her Instagram — Santana was honored at the 2015 Billboard Latin Music Awards and given the Spirit of Hope Award for his charitable Milagro Foundation.
—Makena Gera, Peoplemag, 21 Sep. 2024
The tech titan has often advocated for higher taxes on the rich, as well as encouraging his ultra-wealthy peers to engage in philanthropy.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2024
In any case, Walton appears to be just getting started with her personal philanthropy.
—Matt Durot, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
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“Philanthropy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/philanthropy. Accessed 30 Oct. 2024.
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