Benefactor

Pronunciation: /ˈbɛnəˌfæktər/

Benefactor (noun)

  1. A person who gives money or support to help another person or group.
  2. Someone who funds a project, organization, or research to make it possible.
  3. A person who protects or helps another, especially when the help is important.

Examples

  • The benefactor funded the new library.
  • The charity thanked its benefactor for the donation.