Donation (noun)

1. A gift, especially of money, given to a person or organization in need.
2. A contribution, especially of money, to a charity or other worthy cause.

Origin:

From latin donatio ("a gift, present"), from donare ("to give as a gift").

Examples:

1. He made a donation to the charity.
2. The donation was used to buy new equipment for the hospital.
3. She made a donation in memory of her late husband.
4. The company made a large donation to the school.
5. The donation will be used to help the victims of the natural disaster.