benevolence vs charity

benevolence and charity both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
benevolence	Yes	No	No	No
charity	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, charity is a hyponym of benevolence; that is, charity is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than benevolence:

Other hyponyms of benevolence include brotherly love.

benevolence (noun)	charity (noun)
an act intending or showing kindness and good will	an activity or gift that benefits the public at large
an inclination to do kind or charitable acts	a kindly and lenient attitude toward people
disposition to do good	a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)
	an institution set up to provide help to the needy
	pinnate-leaved European perennial having bright blue or white flowers