as in philanthropies
the giving of necessities and especially money to the needy
a millionaire who was known for his annual Christmas dole to needy-looking strangers he met on the street
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Last fall, the MacArthur Foundation, Omidyar Network, and eight other major philanthropies launched Humanity AI, a five-year, $500 million initiative to ensure that AI is shaped by and for people.—
Lisa Fitzpatrick,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026 -
The Ruderman Family Foundation is dedicated to supporting programs, partnerships and philanthropies that advocate for the advancement and conclusion of people with disabilities.—
Payton Turkeltaub,
Variety,
6 Apr. 2026
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What Charity Buyers Often Miss About Taxes Donations to bona fide charities, of course, are tax-deductible.—
Robert W. Wood,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Donors receive an upfront tax deduction for their contribution to the fund and can recommend donations to qualifying charities over time.—
Sarah Agostino,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
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“Doles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doles. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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