I'm sure there are other organizations contributing to the disaster relief efforts in the Philippines.
I just happen to support World Vision. They've received good marks by charity watch type organizations - including Philanthropy Institute, ECFA, and the BBB.
Good to know you verify your charities. Looks like the death rate has declined but it will rise again with so much infrastructure lost, especially clean water. And thanks to US and British naval assets deploying to the region to help out.
Thomas Sowell: There are no solutions, just trade-offs.