benefactor
noun
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A benefactor may be involved in almost any field. One may endow a scholarship fund; another may give money to expand a library; still another may leave a generous sum to a hospital in her will. The famous benefactions of John D. Rockefeller included the gifts that established the University of Chicago, the Rockefeller Foundation, and Rockefeller University. Many benefactors have reported that giving away their money turned out to be the most rewarding thing they ever did.
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Belinda Luscombe, TIME, 10 Oct. 2024
After Biden attracted billionaires like Michael Bloomberg and LinkedIn founder Reid Hoffman, Harris has already got the backing of a number of wealthy benefactors herself, including Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings, former Meta COO Sheryl Sandberg and philanthropist Melinda French Gates.
—Alison Durkee, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
Lichtenstein additionally was the main benefactor of the Stony Brook Southampton Arts Program, which was recently renamed the Lichtenstein Center and encompasses several MFAs and a BFA, as well as minors and advanced training programs.
—News Desk, Artforum, 11 July 2024
Controversies over flags, secret recordings and lavish travel funded by wealthy benefactors once again drew outrage and criticism, sparking a fresh push for ethics legislation in Congress.
—Ann E. Marimow, Washington Post, 2 July 2024
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“Benefactor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/benefactor. Accessed 18 Oct. 2024.
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