👋 Welcome to our disbursement guide for Founders Pledge grantees.

This page explains how your grant funds are delivered through Chariot Disbursements, what to expect, and what you need to do to receive them smoothly.

Start your Chariot onboarding process using this link.

Chariot is a financial technology company, not a bank. Chariot Deposit Accounts are a Demand Deposit Account through our banking services partner, Column, N.A., Member FDIC. Deposits in Chariot Deposit Accounts are eligible for FDIC insurance up to $250,000 per depositor, for each insurable capacity in which the account is held.

🌍 Why We Use Chariot

We’ve partnered with Chariot to make grant payments faster, safer, and easier to track.

✅ Speed: Grants reach you faster—often within days.

🔒 Security: We never exchange sensitive banking info directly.

🧾 Transparency: Each payment includes full grant metadata (amount, purpose, funder, etc.).

💡 Chariot is a trusted platform connecting donors, foundations, and non-profits for streamlined giving.

⚙️ How It Works

1. ✉️ You get an invite. You’ll receive an email from Chariot to claim your organization’s account.
2. 🧾 Verify your details. A designated Control Person (someone with financial authority) verifies the organization.
3. 💰 Funds arrive. Once verified, you can receive grant funds to your Chariot account, with all relevant documentation.
4. 🏦 Transfer or manage. Move funds to your bank account or manage them within Chariot as per your workflow.

💡 You can find more information about how to sign up and receive funds in Chariot’s Onboarding Guide.

🧭 Your Action Steps