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philanthropy

[fi-lan-thruh-pee] / fɪˈlæn θrə pi /


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The investment, she said, marks an expansion of the foundation’s historic grant-making philanthropy and builds on the Walton and Kirk Kristiansen families’ shared commitment to invest in education.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

“We need to build on this year of momentum, and philanthropy is a critical component of our strategy to bring San Francisco and our economy back.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

His philanthropy included donations to the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, according to his website.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

The program is also supported by corporate philanthropy from Wells Fargo, JPMorgan Chase, Visa, Gap and others.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026

Instead, Cottrell established an independent philanthropy, the Research Corporation, in 1912.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik