Maimonides Eight Levels of Charity
The greatest level, above which there is no other, is to strengthen the name of another Jew by giving him a present or loan, or making a partnership with him, or finding him a job in order to strengthen his hand until he needs no longer beg from people.
Below this is the one who gives tzedaka to the poor, but does not know to whom he gives, nor does the recipient know his benefactor. For this is performing a mitzvah for the sake of Heaven.
Below this is one who knows to whom he gives, but the recipient does not know his benefactor. The greatest sages used to walk about in secret and put coins into the doors of the poor.
Below this is one who gives to the poor person before being asked.
Below this is one who gives to the poor person after being asked.
Below this is one who gives to the poor person gladly and with a smile.
Below this is one who gives to the poor person unwillingly.