Gaming community raises concerns about The Completionist's charity, the Open Hand Foundation, which is under investigation for not distributing over $600,000 in donations meant for dementia research. Criticism arose after YouTubers Karl Jobst and SomeOrdinaryGamers conducted an investigation into the charity's financial activity. Despite annual fundraising events like IndieLand, where money is raised for dementia research, there's a lack of clear evidence that these funds reached intended organizations such as the University of California San Francisco or the Alzheimer's Association.

The Open Hand Foundation, run by Jirard Khalil aka The Completionist and his siblings, claims a diligent search for suitable partners to distribute funds is ongoing. The charity has been collecting donations since its official non-profit registration in 2014, and has yet to find an organization aligning with their vision. This is in contrast to The Completionist's claims of active support during fundraising streams.

The foundation responded to allegations by emphasizing their adherence to legal and ethical standards and the serious consideration of potential recipients for their funds. Despite this, audio from a supposed call with The Completionist suggests awareness of the stagnant funds and a promise of proactive measures to rectify the situation, which casts doubt on the charity's public statements.

This issue draws attention to the importance of transparency and accountability in charity operations within the gaming community, highlighting the need for due diligence in managing and distributing charitable donations.