Benefactors

This article is about the legal term. For the computer game, see Benefactor (computer game). For the play, see Benefactors (play).

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A benefactor is a person who gives some form of help to benefit a person, group or organization, often gifting a monetary contribution in the form of an endowment to help a cause. Benefactors are humanitarian leaders and charitable patrons providing assistance in many forms, such as an alumnus from a university giving back to a college or an individual providing assistance to others. The word benefactor comes from Latin meaning "good doings".

A common use of the word \'benefactor\' is often associated with the play "Great Expectations".

See also

• Patronage

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