8 Levels of Giving per Maimonides

8) Donations given grudgingly

7) Give less than they should but does so cheerfully

6) Gives after being asked

5) Gives without being asked

4) Receiver knows who gave the gift but the giver does not know who received the gift.

3) Giver know who received the gift but the receiver does not know who gave it

2) The giver does not know who received the gift and the receiver does not know who gave it

1) Help someone become self sufficient via a git, loan or employment

Four Benefits to Giving Anonymously

1) Ensures the gift was given for the “right” reason

2) Preserves the receivers dignity

3) Get the most effective results

4) Benefits the giver