The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (19 January 2023):

careware
charityware

   /keir'weir/ (Or "charityware") Shareware for which either
   the author suggests that some payment be made to a nominated
   charity or a levy directed to charity is included on top of
   the distribution charge.

   Compare crippleware.

   [Jargon File]

   (1994-12-16)


The Jargon File (version 4.4.7, 29 Dec 2003):

charityware
 /cha'rit·ee·weir`/, n.

    Syn. careware.