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Markus Egger

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Review for Children International, Kansas City, MO, USA

Rating: 5 stars  

I do not have any particular background information or hard research facts, but I have supported this charity for years (several children at any given time) and have not had any bad experiences. I receive letters from the children, as well as photos and other frequent updates.

Can I vouch for the efficiency of this charity? No. (In fact, I came to CharityNavigator.org to research that aspect...). But as best as I can tell, it seems to be a well run charity.

I also find myself disagreeing with the 1-star reviewers here. Birthday card money not going 100% to the child? Well, first of all, where is the data to back that up. But even if that is the case, I have no major problem with it, as long as the charity's overall funds end up with the children. Sure, dock them a star and move from 5-star to 4-star. But drop to 1-star?!? It seems there are bigger issues at stake.

Also, who cares if the CEO of an organization of this size makes $400k a year?!? That is just naive. $400,000 a year and a company car isn't exactly a stellar top executive salary, and it seems to me that most people who are serious about donating money to charities like this one should probably be aware of that. I would have in fact expected the CEO to make more, especially if he does a good job, which all the facts I have been able to research about this charity lead me to believe.

I rate my experience with this organization 5-star. I am not sure if their financial efficiency is 5-star, but my experience certainly is.

I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...

I receive frequent updates about the children I sponsor, as well as letters and pictures from those children.

If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...

I am under the impression that the overall organization could improve its financial efficiency, compared to other organizations. But that is probably easier said than done.

Was your donation impactful?

Likely

How likely is it that you would recommend that a friend donate to this group?

Likely

How likely are you to donate to this group again?

Definitely

Why did you make your donation at this time?

Years ago I saw a commercial on TV that caught my eye.

When was your last experience with this nonprofit?

2011

Role:  Donor & Donated money to several specific children.