charities

noun pl. charities

1. Christian Theol. the love of God for humanity, or a love of one's fellow human beings
2. an act of goodwill or affection
3. the feeling of goodwill; benevolence
4. kindness or leniency in judging others
5. 1. a voluntary giving of money or other help to those in need
   2. money or help so given
   3. an institution or other recipient of such help
6. a welfare institution, organization, or fund