be·nef·i·cent 
(bə-nĕfĭ-sənt)
(bə-nĕfĭ-sənt)adj.
1. Characterized by or performing acts of kindness or charity.
2. Producing benefit; beneficial.
[Probably from BENEFICENCE, on the model of such pairs as benevolent, benevolence.]
be·nefi·cent·ly adv.