What is the most effective way to give to charity?
There’s been a lot said on this subject. The best resource-for-ordinary-humans I’ve found on the ‘Net has been the Philanthropic Advisory Service. By far the most interesting page on charity for the rich is the Steven and Michele Kirsch Foundation. A previous edition of this FAQ had a little essay on how to maximize the impact of charity, but these people said it better, so snip.