I agree! And who said that these big tzedakah organizations are run the most efficiently? Who said they *really* know whats going on across the spectrum of the poor and needy?
Thats why my tzedakah money goes to local tzedakahs (here in EY) and to mosdos hatorah that I know personally, and that I am personally involved in them. I find that these tzedakah organizations have their finger on the pulse of their community and know who needs, how much, and in what priority.
If the mods agree, I can be contacted regarding organizations that I am involved with personally. We can even work out a personalized dontation program for you, where you know exactly what need your money is coming to help support.
The mods do NOT agree