The phrase "to give back to society" means to contribute or donate time, money, resources, or effort towards improving the well-being and development of one's community. Full definition
And so I learned that we hadn't been paying payroll taxes for almost 3 years — a particularly painful thing given I believe in taxes as a means of giving back to society. (sethbannon.com)
Seniors 50 + want to find options to give back to society by using their own skills, knowledge, interests, resources & contacts. (richdadadvisors.com)
Why pour good money into patients who can't give back to society? (firstthings.com)