My donations go to the Salvation Army, as they are very good for helping the real needs and not just paying the top brass big salaries.
One other charity I donate to is the Children's Center and rehabilitation hospital. Our local Porsche club region supports them as well. We took a tour of the facility, and it is all children under 18 that receive the help.
https://www.miracleshappenhere.org/ways-to-give/holiday-helpers/
I always donate toys on their list of needed toys or basic needs. I just deliver them to the hospital there.