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philanthropy

[fi-lan-thruh-pee] / fɪˈlæn θrə pi /


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His model bypasses traditional philanthropy routing through organizations and causes.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 24, 2026

In the process, Tyree notes, the filmmakers reveal that unlike in the past, when captains of industry launched art museums and libraries, this generation isn't as interested in philanthropy.

From Barron's ● Oct. 18, 2026

Fraternities claim to be character-building organizations focused on brotherhood and philanthropy, but every week brings another story of misconduct.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026

The group has been traditionally preferred being low profile about philanthropy and conflict resolution.

From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2026

Tom White died in January 2011, but not before realizing his ambition to give away virtually every last dollar to philanthropy.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French

Big employers such as Ford and philanthropies are ramping up programs to persuade more Americans to don tool belts.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 6, 2026

The Oracle of Omaha reiterated his support for his successor Greg Abel, and said he would step up the pace of gifts to his three children’s philanthropies.

From Barron's ● Nov. 11, 2025

Their targets include billionaire George Soros, whose Open Society Foundations are among the country’s largest philanthropies, and the Ford Foundation, another of the nation’s top grantmakers.

From Salon ● Sep. 19, 2025

Then he heard of a new, experimental program run by philanthropies and private businesses that would loan him what he needed to finish college — at zero interest and with no fees.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 13, 2025

The research philanthropies that had not yet made grants, such as the Rockefeller Foundation, signaled that they would look very favorably upon future applications.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik


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