philanthropy

noun4

1. •
   Benevolent altruism with the intention of increasing the well-being of humankind.

   • Secondly, Another excellent Disposition in Christ, is his Love, not only his Phylanthropy, or good Will he bears to all men, and the Desire he hath of their Salvation, Ezek[iel] 33. 11. — 1681
2. •
   Charitable giving, charity.

   • As public funding is reduced, we depend increasingly on private philanthropy.
3. •
   A philanthropic act.

   • His tombstone lists his various philanthropies.
4. •
   A charitable foundation.