Donor-advised fund donors can now use DAFpay to support one of America's most iconic charitable programs, bringing more giving power to children in need all year round.
New York, June 17, 2026 — Chariot, the financial technology company powering donor-advised fund (DAF) payments for nonprofits across the country, today announced that DAFpay is now live on the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation donation form. DAF donors can now initiate a gift directly to Toys for Tots with a few clicks.
The partnership marks a significant milestone for one of the Nation's most beloved charitable programs. For decades, Toys for Tots has delivered gifts to millions of children in need every holiday season, and has now expanded to provide year-round support. The addition of DAFpay gives a growing segment of high-capacity DAF donors a seamless path to support that mission.
Why This Matters: DAF Donors Give Differently
Donor-advised funds are tax-advantaged charitable giving accounts in which donors can receive an immediate tax deduction, and then recommend grants to the nonprofits they care about on their own timeline.
DAFs are the fastest-growing vehicle of philanthropy: according to the 2026 DAF Fundraising Report by Chariot and K2D Strategies, DAF gifts are 23x larger than non-DAF gifts on average. For a mission like Toys for Tots, where every additional dollar means more toys in more children's hands, it's a meaningful opportunity to unlock more generosity.
Until now, a DAF donor wanting to support Toys for Tots would have had to navigate their DAF provider's portal, look up the foundation's EIN, and then submit a grant request. Gifts often arrive days or weeks later without any prior notification so Toys for Tots wouldn’t know to expect them. With DAFpay embedded directly on the Toys for Tots donation form, they know the gift is coming and who it’s from so they can acknowledge the donor immediately, even before the gift amount actually arrives.
For the donor, they get to stay in the moment, complete the gift, and receive confirmation that Toys for Tots is expecting their gift!
"Toys for Tots is excited to partner with Give Chariot to expand giving opportunities to our supporters. By enabling donations through Donor-Advised Fund accounts, we're making it easier than ever for donors to support our mission and help deliver hope and joy to children facing hardship. Together, we're empowering more people to create brighter futures for children and families across the Nation."
Give Now with DAFpay
DAF donors can support Toys for Tots directly at https://secure.toysfortots.org/a/donatetoday. Select DAFpay at checkout, login to your DAF account, and send your gift on its way.
About Marine Toys for Tots Foundation
The Marine Toys for Tots Foundation was established in 1991 at the behest of the U.S. Marine Corps. It is governed by a board of directors, all veteran Marines and successful business leaders from throughout the Nation, and its professional staff is headquartered at the Cooper Center, just outside the main gate of Marine Corps Base Quantico, approximately 35 miles south of Washington, D.C.
The basic mission of the Marine Toys for Tots Program is to collect new, unwrapped toys and distribute them to economically disadvantaged children at Christmastime and beyond. Through the gift of a new toy, the Program helps bring the joy of Christmas and sends a message of hope to America's most vulnerable children.
Since 2001, Toys for Tots has been consistently ranked among the top-rated charities by the Philanthropy 400. In 2025, the Program delivered 24 million toys to nearly 11 million children. Learn more at toysfortots.org.
About Chariot
Chariot is a financial technology company focused on the $326 billion donor-advised fund (DAF) market, the fastest-growing segment of philanthropy. Chariot's gift processing platform enables nonprofits and grantmakers to send, receive, and enrich grant payments through a single secure portal. DAFpay by Chariot is the industry's first DAF payment option and was named one of TIME's Best Inventions of 2025. Chariot powers DAF giving for leading nonprofits and grantmakers, including American Cancer Society, Dallas Jewish Community Foundation, and Central Park Conservancy. Learn more at givechariot.com.
