philanthropic
Devoted to giving
Philanthropic describes actions or organizations devoted to promoting human welfare through charitable giving.
A philanthropic foundation funds education, medical research, or poverty relief.
The word emphasizes generosity toward others, particularly through organized efforts rather than casual kindness: The family's philanthropic efforts transformed the community.
Concerned with others' welfare
- unselfishPrioritizing others over oneself
- compassionateShowing concern for sufferers
- empatheticFeeling what others feel
- kindheartedNaturally sympathetic and caring
magnanimous · noble · public-spirited · benevolent · goodwill · caring · munificent · beneficent
One who contributes freely
- benefactorOne who gives aid
- patronRegular supporter or customer
- sponsorFunder of activities
- contributorOne who provides something
backer · funder · giver · supporter · underwriter · grantor · endower · steward
Voluntary aid for others
- endowmentPermanent donated fund
- foundationUnderlying support structure
- grantBestow or award money
- bequestGift left by will
contribution · pledge · gift · tithe · almsgiving · trust · fund · legacy
Organization serving public good
- NGOIndependent charitable organization
- foundationUnderlying support structure
- trustConfidence in another
- charityVoluntary aid for others
institution · society · association · consortium · initiative · UNICEF · grantmaker · endowment
Having strong moral beliefs
- honorableHaving high moral standards
- virtuousMorally excellent, principled
- conscientiousScrupulously careful and thorough
- responsibleObligated to answer for actions
ethical · moral · integrity · accountable · transparent · scrupulous · civic-minded · stewardship
Support given freely
- reliefEasing of distress
- welfareComfort and prosperity
- educationSystematic development of mind
- healthcareOrganized provision of treatment
development · housing · sanitation · advocacy · sustainability · conservation · scholarships · research
selfless
Concerned with others' welfare
- unselfishPrioritizing others over oneself
- compassionateShowing concern for sufferers
- empatheticFeeling what others feel
kindhearted · magnanimous · noble · public-spirited · benevolent · goodwill · caring · munificent · beneficent · gracious
donor
One who contributes freely
- benefactorOne who gives aid
- patronRegular supporter or customer
- sponsorFunder of activities
contributor · backer · funder · giver · supporter · underwriter · grantor · endower · steward · advocate
charity
Voluntary aid for others
- endowmentPermanent donated fund
- foundationUnderlying support structure
- grantBestow or award money
bequest · contribution · pledge · gift · tithe · almsgiving · trust · fund · legacy · estate
nonprofit
Organization serving public good
- NGOIndependent charitable organization
- foundationUnderlying support structure
- trustConfidence in another
charity · institution · society · association · consortium · initiative · UNICEF · grantmaker · endowment · collective
principled
Having strong moral beliefs
- honorableHaving high moral standards
- virtuousMorally excellent, principled
- conscientiousScrupulously careful and thorough
responsible · ethical · moral · integrity · accountable · transparent · scrupulous · civic-minded · stewardship · fiduciary
aid
Support given freely
healthcare · development · housing · sanitation · advocacy · sustainability · conservation · scholarships · research · refugees
- ShrinersShriners, fez, potentate, nobles, fraternal order
philanthropicmiserly
Excessively reluctant to spend
stingy · uncharitable · tightfisted · closefisted · parsimonious
philanthropicmisanthropic
Loathing of humankind
hateful · pitiless · hardhearted · hard-hearted · unfeeling
philanthropicselfish
Concerned only with oneself
self-centered · self-seeking · narcissistic · self-indulgent · egocentric
- philanthropic fundsMoney for benevolent causes
- philanthropic foundationOrganization distributing wealth for good
- philanthropic effortsGenerosity toward public welfare
- philanthropic workGiving to benefit others
philanthropy, philanthropist, philanthropies, philanthropical, philanthropically