philanthropy
Pronunciation:
/fɪˈlænθɹəpiː//fəˈlæn(t)θɹəpiː/noun
Definitions
Benevolent altruism with the intention of increasing the well-being of humankind.
Charitable giving, charity.
Example: As public funding is reduced, we depend increasingly on private philanthropy.
A philanthropic act.
Example: His tombstone lists his various philanthropies.
A charitable foundation.
Example: the Rockefeller philanthropies