A representative body of persons appointed or elected to sit in council for the management or investigation of a public or private business, trust, or other organisation or institution, eg board of directors, board of trustees.

A gift by will of personal property (which includes money).

Philanthropic; charitable and generous; desirous of the good of others.

An act which has for its object the well-being of others.

A voluntary gratuity.

The geographical area or, by analogy, field of activity over which a foundation or charity is empowered to apply its benefit.

(Noun) A donation or advantage. A favour. Goods received.

(Verb) To do good or help forward.

One who receives the aid or service of others.

One who makes gifts in support of others, usually gifts for charitable purposes

The bestowal of money for a charitable purpose; a grant, gift, bounty or endowment.

A statement of the financial condition of an individual or organisation at a given date.