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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

Foundation, an Oakland philanthropy started by the Currys.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

The philanthropy is already rippling through City Hall.

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

Meanwhile, the wealthy and influential personages of Northern California, many of whom had been educated at Berkeley and supported the university generously, began to eye a new, high-profile candidate for their philanthropy.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik