Donation vs. Charity

Donationnoun

A voluntary gift or contribution for a specific cause.

Donationnoun

The act of giving or bestowing; a grant.

Donationnoun

The act of giving or bestowing; a grant.

Donationnoun

That which is given as a present; that which is transferred to another gratuitously; a gift.

Donationnoun

The act or contract by which a person voluntarily transfers the title to a thing of which be is the owner, from himself to another, without any consideration, as a free gift.

Donationnoun

a voluntary gift (as of money or service or ideas) made to some worthwhile cause

Donationnoun

act of giving in common with others for a common purpose especially to a charity

Donation

A donation is a gift for charity, humanitarian aid, or to benefit a cause. A donation may take various forms, including money, alms, services, or goods such as clothing, toys, food, or vehicles.

Charitynoun

(countable) An organization, the objective of which is to carry out a charitable purpose.

Charitynoun

(countable) The goods or money given to those in need.

Charitynoun

(uncountable) Benevolence to others less fortunate than ourselves; the providing of goods or money to those in need.

Charitynoun

In general, an attitude of kindness and understanding towards others, now especially suggesting generosity.

Charitynoun

Christian love; representing God's love of man, man's love of God, or man's love of his fellow-men.

Charitynoun

Love; universal benevolence; good will.

Charitynoun

Liberality in judging of men and their actions; a disposition which inclines men to put the best construction on the words and actions of others.

Charitynoun

Liberality to the poor and the suffering, to benevolent institutions, or to worthy causes; generosity.

Charitynoun

Whatever is bestowed gratuitously on the needy or suffering for their relief; alms; any act of kindness.

Charitynoun

A charitable institution, or a gift to create and support such an institution; as, Lady Margaret's charity.

Charitynoun

Eleemosynary appointments [grants or devises] including relief of the poor or friendless, education, religious culture, and public institutions.

Charitynoun

a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)

Charitynoun

a kindly and lenient attitude toward people

Charitynoun

an activity or gift that benefits the public at large

Charitynoun

pinnate-leaved European perennial having bright blue or white flowers

Charitynoun

an institution set up to provide help to the needy