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philanthropy

[fi-lan-thruh-pee] / fɪˈlæn θrə pi /


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“Sometimes it starts with a tax deduction,” said Kathleen Paylor, RSF’s vice president of impact investing and philanthropy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Arthur, who is involved in philanthropy and serves on the board of directors for the San Diego Symphony, will turn 60 just a few days after the Kentucky Derby.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

The Times Higher Education website claimed recently that philanthropy to elite UK universities is in decline.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Mr. Jafar is the U.A.E.’s special envoy for business and philanthropy and chief executive of Crescent Enterprises.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

It had been sweetly done, almost in a spirit of philanthropy.

From "Cannery Row" by John Steinbeck




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