The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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Philanthropic organizations have generally funded the first cycle of work, and from there it is usually a 50/50 “blended funding model” of philanthropies and governments, says Recidiviz’s Jacoby.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 18, 2026
The Oracle of Omaha reiterated his support for his successor Greg Abel, and said he would step up the pace of gifts to his three children’s philanthropies.
From Barron's ● Nov. 11, 2025
Their targets include billionaire George Soros, whose Open Society Foundations are among the country’s largest philanthropies, and the Ford Foundation, another of the nation’s top grantmakers.
From Salon ● Sep. 19, 2025
Then he heard of a new, experimental program run by philanthropies and private businesses that would loan him what he needed to finish college — at zero interest and with no fees.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 13, 2025
The research philanthropies that had not yet made grants, such as the Rockefeller Foundation, signaled that they would look very favorably upon future applications.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
