as in philanthropies
the giving of necessities and especially money to the needy
good works such as almsgiving, tending the sick and visiting the imprisoned
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Corporations and philanthropies like nonprofits and local governments may also make tax-deductible contributions of up to $2,500 a year into the account.
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That money — and anything else deposited by employers, philanthropies and relatives — is invested in the stock market by private firms.
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The two-time Golden Globe Award winner, 75, runs a nonprofit called the Open Hearts Foundation, which offers grants to organizations and charities uplifting their communities.
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Held annually by the Northwest Indiana Business RoundTable, the two-day event invites business representatives, community partners and industry stakeholders for a round of golf, networking and the opportunity to raise funds in support of charities, a release said.
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“Almsgivings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/almsgivings. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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