donations
n. countablen. money, clothes, or other items that you give to help a person or an organization. You usually give these to a charity or a group that needs support.
n. contributions, typically in the form of money or goods, given to a charity or cause. Often used in the plural to refer to the collective sum of gifts received.
The charity receives many donations during the holidays.
The local food bank relies on private donations to keep its shelves stocked throughout the winter months.
While individual donations may seem modest, their cumulative effect allows the foundation to fund significant medical research that would otherwise lack financial backing.
Commonly used in the plural when referring to a general collection of gifts; often follows the verbs 'make', 'give', or 'receive'.
I made a donation for the charityI made a donation to the charityDonations are given 'to' a recipient or 'for' a specific purpose, but learners often confuse these prepositions.