The word philanthropy comes from Ancient Greek φιλανθρωπία (philanthrōpía) 'love of humanity', from philo- 'to love, be … See more

The first corporation founded in the Thirteen Colonies was Harvard College (1636), designed primarily to train young men for the clergy. A leading theorist was the Puritan theologian Cotton Mather (1662–1728), who in 1710 published a widely read essay, … See more

Impact investment versus traditional philanthropy
Traditional philanthropy and impact investment can be distinguished by how they serve society. Traditional philanthropy is usually short-term, where organizations obtain resources … See more

Great Britain
In London, prior to the 18th century, parochial and civic charities were typically established by … See more

While charity has a long history in Asia, as of 2018 philanthropy or a systematic approach to doing good remains nascent. Chinese philosopher Mozi (c. 470 – c. 391 BCE) developed … See more

Australia
Structured giving in Australia through foundations is slowly growing, although public data on the philanthropic sector is sparse. There is no … See more

Philanthropy is defined differently by different groups of people; many define it as a means to alleviate human suffering and advance the … See more