Chariot FAQs for BKO DAF Grantee Organizations
As of October 2026, Brooklyn Org has transitioned to Chariot as our primary platform for disbursing Donor Advised Fund grants.
What is Chariot?
Chariot is a nonprofit payment platform that allows foundations and Donor Advised Fund holders to send grants electronically. It provides a secure, centralized place to receive grant funds.
Why has Brooklyn Org made this change?
Chariot allows us to streamline internal processes, reduce manual administration, and distribute grant funding more efficiently and securely. The platform uses your organization’s EIN to accurately connect your account with the grants you receive and provides easier access to grant information.
Does my organization have to enroll in Chariot to receive grant payments?
No. If you choose not to enroll, you can still receive grant payments by check. However, enrolling in Chariot provides a faster, more secure way to receive grant funds and information. Enroll in your Chariot account here.
What information do I need to enroll?
You will need basic information about your organization and the account owner. After enrollment is approved, the account owner will also need to link the organization’s bank account. You can view a full onboarding guide here.
Is there a cost to create a Chariot account?
No. There is no cost to create a Chariot account, receive grant payments, or transfer funds to your organization’s bank account.
Who should create our organization’s Chariot account?
A control person at your organization must complete the initial onboarding process. This is often a listed officer on your Form 990 or someone with authority over the organization’s financial accounts.
Why is Chariot requesting my personal information?
We understand that being asked to provide personal information as part of receiving a grant may raise concerns. Chariot requires a designated Control Person from your organization to verify their identity before activating your account. This additional verification is intended to protect your organization and ensure that grant funds are securely directed to the appropriate recipient.
This process is similar to the Know Your Customer (KYC) verification procedures used by financial institutions to help prevent fraud and unauthorized access.
Your information is safeguarded through Chariot’s security and verification processes and is requested for the purpose of confirming authorized access to your organization’s account. We recognize the importance of protecting sensitive information, and take your concerns seriously.
For additional details, please review Chariot’s Compliance Verification Guide.
Why does Chariot need to verify my identity?
As part of standard compliance and security procedures, Chariot verifies the identity of the account owner, their connection to the organization and the nonprofit’s good standing before approving the access to Chariot’s grant disbursement system.
Is Chariot Secure?
Its “in-network” transfers are instantaneous and do not expose account or routing numbers. Alongside Brooklyn Org, tens of thousands of donors, nonprofits, and DAFs rely on Chariot’s technology to facilitate seamless giving and payment experiences while keeping their most sensitive information protected. Learn more here.
How will we know when we’ve received a grant?
Chariot sends an email notification whenever a grant is issued to your organization. Users can customize their notification preferences in their account settings.
I’m a grantee of Brooklyn Org: are Brooklyn Org’s strategic grants sent through Chariot?
As of today, Chariot disbursements are used solely for BKO Donor Advised Fund grants. For payment information for BKO Grants, please reach out to programs@brooklyn.org
Get In Touch
For questions related to payment processing, account access, or transfers, contact Chariot Support at support@givechariot.com. For questions about a specific grant, donor, or grant details, please contact Brooklyn Org at donorservices@brooklyn.org.