anonymous gift

Unnamed donor's present

An anonymous gift is one given without revealing the giver's identity.

The recipient doesn't know who to thank: The scholarship fund received a substantial anonymous gift.

Anonymous gifts avoid the social obligations that come with known generosity—no expectation of gratitude, reciprocity, or recognition.

They may also shield the giver from unwanted attention or requests.

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