There are many forms of charity and giving when you want to give is always a blessing. But that said, those who want to be memorialized in some manner and usually this is the custom such as if you gave to a hospital or other institution etc, you might find that your name is inscribed somewhere depending on your level of tzedakah. That is not a sin and it is not a foolish thing either. The names of the righteous are worthy of being inscribed. But if your intent is to acheive what is considered the truest form of charity and not be recognized, that is your perogative of course. And in some cases, it would perhaps be a chillul hashem to allow your name to be published. So therefore you give anonymously. But that said, it is an honor to be recognized and we should very much honor our contributors. So give where you can and be honored when it is time.
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