Synonyms of philanthropists

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

Related Words

• donors
• benefactors
• donators
• contributors
• supporters
• patrons
• almoners
• givers
• patronesses
• altruists
• fairy godmothers
• angels
• helpers
• almsgivers
• sugar daddies
• subscribers
• benefactresses
• protectors
• Maecenases
• saviors
• bestowers
• guardian angels

Dissimilar Words

• beneficiaries
• recipients
• donees
• giftees

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of philanthropists

This gift is a big swing from one of the country’s most influential business leaders and philanthropists. — Susan Svrluga, Washington Post, 30 Sep. 2026

Since then, Scott has become one of the world’s leading philanthropists, dedicating a large portion of her fortune to progressive causes, particularly the defense of LGBTQ+ rights and environmental protection. — Mathilde Engelmann, Vanity Fair, 27 Sep. 2026

Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies America, a bipartisan campaign founded by philanthropists Olivia and Tom Walton, announced a $100 million pledge Thursday to make giving birth in the United States safer. — Glenn Gamboa, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026

Western philanthropists, on the other hand, are surrounded by mature civil-society groups, and so are more content to just deliver funding through grants. — Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2026

Denver philanthropists Scott Miller and Tim Gill have donated $125,000 to support reconstruction of the City Park bandstand after a devastating, mysterious fire engulfed the iconic structure in March. — John Wenzel, Denver Post, 2 Sep. 2026

Bill and Jody Orosz, philanthropists Through their family foundation, the Oroszes have contributed to many local endeavors. — Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026

The couple were known in South Florida for their dinner parties at their homes in Miami Beach and Coconut Grove that gathered musicians, fellow attorneys and judges, senators, bankers, philanthropists and journalists. — Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026

The Ali Center is also honoring Louisville philanthropists Steve and Amy Trager with the Kentucky Humanitarian Award for dedicating themselves to improving opportunities in the community. — Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Aug. 2026