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Philanthropy
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Philanthropy
The practice of a wealthy individual or corporation giving money to charity or other programs designed to help others. The term is most applicable when the individual or corporation starts his/her/its own programs. For example, Bill Gates established the Gates Foundation to perform a variety of philanthropic activities such as agricultural development and the establishment of libraries.


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Charlie Benenson was passionate about the real estate business--and equally passionate about philantropy, art and the education and empowerment of New York City's disadvantaged children.
The Mexican Center on Philantropy (Centro Mexicano para la Filantropia) was formed 10 years ago.
 
 
 
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