philanthropy

noun

1. chiefly uncountableBenevolent altruism with the intention of increasing the well-being of humankind.

2. Charitable giving, charity.

   “As public funding is reduced, we depend increasingly on private philanthropy.”

3. A philanthropic act.

   “His tombstone lists his various philanthropies.”

4. A charitable foundation.

   “the Rockefeller philanthropies”

5. Voluntary promotion of human welfare

   Similar: philanthropic gift