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philanthropy

[fi-lan-thruh-pee] / fɪˈlæn θrə pi /


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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

Cultural leaders grew dependent on them—and their peers—for philanthropy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

By the turn of the century, as tech wealth soared, cultural and civic leaders tried to draw newly rich residents into philanthropy.

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

He tried to work out some method which was business and not philanthropy.

From "Cannery Row" by John Steinbeck