My Nonprofit Reviews

As a parent with child with a rare genetic bone disease, I was eager to learn as much as I could. When I found out about the Magic Conference details my family was super excited about the possibility of going. Unfortunately, that particular year was extremely rough on us financially. Our son had multiple hospital admissions, tests and ultimately his diagnosis. When I heard of possible scholarship funds, I applied, but with hesitation. I'd not ever experienced the hardships we'd had that year, but knew we could not pay for it. I applied. I had talked to my brother about this opportunity. He recognized the strain my family had been under and offered to pay for us to stay an extra day or so. When I contacted Magic about sending a check for the additional days I was admonished, belittled and made to feel embarrassed because "those who can send a check for other days shouldn't be asking for scholarship monies for the conference. Instead those funds should be given to a truly needy family". I was told despite how they felt, our scholarship would still be given. I asked my application to be withdrawn and informed them my family would not attend.
I understand trying to allocate funds to the most needy, but having an overseer of those funds who can use tact is most beneficial.
What I hear of this group is that it does a lot of good. I personally have not received help or information. Because of my experience I give 2 stars.