1) Alms 2) Beneficence 3) Support 1) Contribution 2) Donation 3) The benefit conferred 4) The doing of good 
• (n.) The act of conferring a benefit. • (n.) A benefit conferred; esp. a charitable donation.
Ben`e·fac'tion noun [ Latin benefactio , from benefacere to do good to one; bene well + facere to do. See Benefit .] 1. The act of conferring a benefit. Johnson. 2. A benefit conferred; esp. a charitable donation. Syn. -- Gift; pres...
[n] - a contribution of money or assistance
noun a contribution of money or assistance
an act of conferring a benefit; the doing of good; a good deed: He is known throughout the region for his many benefactions. · the benefit conferred; charitable donation: to solicit benefactions for earthquake victims.
an act intending or showing kindness and good will