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philanthropy

[fi-lan-thruh-pee] / fɪˈlæn θrə pi /


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The nonprofit consulting firm has worked with about 50 donors to move about $15 billion to philanthropy over the past five years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 14, 2026

The BrainHealth Project receives support in part through private philanthropy, including funding from Sammons Enterprises Inc.

From Science Daily • Jun. 13, 2026

Gates's core explanation for his association with Epstein has been that the relationship was transactional, centring on discussions about philanthropy and potential funding for his foundation that ultimately came to nothing.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Coe died in 2017 and even before that, Pulte’s philanthropy focused primarily on giving cash to individuals rather than charities pushing the theocratic vision common among Fellowship recipients.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

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

From "Cannery Row" by John Steinbeck




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