charities

n. (Greek Mythology) the three Graces, Gracess, three sisters and goddesses of beauty and charm and joy who were the beautiful daughters of Zeus (Aglaia, Euphrosyne and Thalia)

n. giving of money or other goods to the poor

A charitable organization (also known as a charity) is an organization with charitable purposes only. Trusts, foundations, unincorporated associations and in some jurisdictions specific types of companies, may be established for a charitable purpose or may acquire such purpose after establishment. Charities are all non-profit organizations, however, not all non-profit organizations are charities. Organizations that are only partly dedicated to charitable purposes are sometimes considered as, or treated as, charities, depending on specific regulations at a given jurisdiction. Some charitable organizations may be established by companies as part of tax planning and strategies.
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Noun
1. a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)
(hypernym) foundation
(hyponym) philanthropic foundation
2. a kindly and lenient attitude toward people
(synonym) brotherly love
(hypernym) benevolence
3. an activity or gift that benefits the public at large
(hypernym) giving, gift
(hyponym) alms, alms-giving, almsgiving
4. pinnate-leaved European perennial having bright blue or white flowers
(synonym) Jacob's ladder, Greek valerian, Polemonium caeruleum, Polemonium van-bruntiae, Polymonium caeruleum van-bruntiae
(hypernym) polemonium
5. an institution set up to provide help to the needy
(hypernym) institution, establishment
(hyponym) community chest

(pl. )
of Charity
  

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