Texas Gift Foundation
Celebrating Over a Decade of Giving

More than a gift.
It's a promise of support.

We provide year-round joy, essential supplies, and tangible support to Texas children and families emerging from crisis.

Our Origin

It started with a third-grader.

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Over a decade ago, nine-year-old Charlotte Whitaker couldn't stand the thought of other children going without joy during the holidays. What began as a small toy drive through her church for the Texas Baptist Children's Home has grown into a widespread movement.

Fueled by a community that cared, that single initiative has delivered thousands of gifts to hundreds of families. Today, The Texas Gift Foundation is the formalization of that simple, powerful impulse: seeing a need and filling it with a tangible gift.

Charlotte Whitaker
Charlotte Whitaker
Founder & President

Joy Doesn't Just Happen in December

Crisis doesn't have a calendar. Our programs provide year-round anchors of stability and celebration for children in need.

Birthday in a Box

Every child deserves to feel special on their birthday. We provide complete party kits for families in shelters.

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Holiday Toy Drive 2026

Join us in bringing joy to children across Texas this holiday season. Our goal is to provide gifts for 5,000 families in crisis.

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Our Impact

Who We Serve

We are deeply honored to lock arms with these incredible organizations on the frontlines of caring for children across Texas.

Texas Baptist Children's Home

Corporate Partners

Empower Our Mission

Corporate sponsors are the backbone of our operation. By partnering with the Texas Gift Foundation, you directly empower our year-round programs and help us deliver joy to families when they need it most.

Our Proud Supporters

St. Julian of Norwich