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Philanthropy base (10)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

foundation

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This might be a double definition.

'philanthropy' is the first definition.
The definition and answer can be both acts as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'base' is the second definition.
(I know that base can be written as foundation)

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for foundation that I've seen before include "Base" , "Artificial jet of water" , "cosmetic aid?" , "charity, say" , "Groundwork, basis" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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