philanthropists

noun

plural of philanthropist
as in donors
a wealthy person who gives money and time to help make life better for other people a philanthropist known to generously donate to those organizations that help the poor

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Recent Examples of philanthropists There are also reports that business leaders and philanthropists may, at some point, be able to donate stock to the new investing accounts. — Jessica Dickler,kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea, CNBC, 1 July 2026 Advertisement Children under the age of 10 may also benefit from contributions offered by high-profile philanthropists. — Callum Sutherland, Time, 6 July 2026 The chapel is set for completion in 2026 and is named after the philanthropists who gifted FIU $14 million to support the construction of the building. — Florida International University, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026 Local business owners and philanthropists Chad and Cari Peets subsequently invested close to $10 million into a complete rebuild of the property. — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 29 June 2026 Contributions can come from individuals, employers, governments, philanthropists and charities − pretty much anyone. — Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 6 July 2026 If local business leaders, donors, and philanthropists are serious about strengthening Connecticut’s economy, the commission is an opportunity to step up alongside the public sector and help shape a system that reflects today and tomorrow’s workforce realities. — Dr. Gisele C. Shorter, Hartford Courant, 19 June 2026 Omenaa Mensah Amma Omenaa Mensah has built a reputation as one of Poland’s leading philanthropists, media personalities, and cultural entrepreneurs. — Doug Gollan, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026 Methodist gala raises $333K The Methodist Hospitals Foundation Gala recently brought together supporters, caregivers, community leaders and philanthropists to raise more than $333,000. — Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 28 June 2026
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  1. donors
  2. benefactors
  3. donators
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  • The ruling is expected to benefit Republicans, who have historically relied more heavily on wealthy donors capable of contributing large sums to party committees.
    — David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 4 July 2026
  • And the National Park Foundation’s president has told Congress that donors who request anonymity will not be disclosed, according to congressional Democrats.
    — Luke Fountain, CNBC, 3 July 2026
Definition of donors
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  • And then from behind him came Miuccia Prada, the co-creative director and owner of her namesake brand, one of the world’s great art collectors and high-cultural benefactors.
    — Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 9 June 2026
  • The question is, will their billionaire benefactors be so quick to write checks this time after coming up short again.
    — Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 5 June 2026
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  • That’s the gold standard of cancer designations that allows patients and donators alike to understand Sylvester’s standards.
    — Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2026
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