A philanthropist is a person who gives money or resources to charity. They usually do this out of the kindness of their heart, rather than for any other reason.
The philanthropist is giving away a large portion of their fortune to charity.
The philanthropist is donating money to a charity auction.
noun
someone who makes charitable donations intended to increase human well-being
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In 1807, Dominik Hieronim donated the property to the Philanthropist Society.
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Philanthropist Andrew Carnegie donated the initial funds for the building.
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Philanthropist and benefactor of the arts.
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Berman is the daughter of philanthropist Michael Steinhardt.
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Schneider was philanthropist and a champion of the liberal movement.
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He was a philanthropist and accomplished student of the Talmud.
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The board includes business people and philanthropists.
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There, he began publishing the magazine the Philanthropist.
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The Detroit area businessman and philanthropist founded the center in 1970.
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He was also a philanthropist and the inventor of the National Debt Clock.