NASCAR Foundation
For all the right reasons!

The NASCAR Foundation supports charities created by members of the NASCAR Family that benefit a wide variety of people and causes. These organizations demonstrate the many passions and interests that drivers, teams and industry members have away from the racetrack.

            

Childress Institute for Pediatric Trauma
www.childresspediatrictrauma.org
"The Childress Institute for Pediatric Trauma will be the focal point of a national movement to improve the level of pediatric trauma care available across the country. We will assemble the right team to conquer this national crisis. Our family is committed to making the Childress Institute the leader in pediatric trauma care and will lead the charge on behalf of injured children everywhere." - Richard and Judy Childress

The Dale Earnhardt Foundation

The Dale Earnhardt Foundation
www.thedaleearnhardtfoundation.org
Founded in 2002 by wife Teresa Earnhardt, Dale Earnhardt’s legacy lives on through the support of causes including child advocacy, education and wildlife preservation.

 

The Dale Jr. Foundation
www.thedalejrfoundation.org
The Dale Jr. Foundation is a charity dedicated to giving underprivileged individuals with a focus on youth, the resources to improve confidence, education, and the opportunity to achieve extraordinary goals.

Denny Hamlin Foundation
www.dennyhamlinfoundation.org
The Denny Hamlin Foundation was established to ease the suffering of children afflicted with pediatric cancer and cystic fibrosis.

Ernie Irvan Race2Safety Foundation

Ernie Irvan Race2Safety Foundation
www.Race2Safety.com
Through his Race2Safety Foundation, Ernie Irvan is now committed to the greatest race of his life- the race to reduce the incidence and severity of traumatic brain injury through awareness, education and prevention.

 

Formula Smiles Foundation
www.formulasmiles.com
Juan Pablo Montoya created the Formula Smiles Foundation to improve the quality of life of the needy Colombian children and its environment by implementing programs that instill values through sports and recreation.

 

The Greg Biffle Foundation

The Greg Biffle Foundation
www.gregbifflefoundation.com
The Greg Biffle Foundation for Animals was founded in 2005 by Greg Biffle and Nicole Lunders to create awareness and serve as an advocate to improve the well-being of animals by engaging the power and passion of the motorsports industry.

Hendrick Marrow Program
www.hendrickmarrow.org  
Founded in 1997 in partnership with the Marrow Foundation and the National Marrow Donor Program, the program educates the public about marrow donation and raises money to add volunteers to the NMDP Registry and helps cover patient expenses.

 

Hermie & Elliott Sadler Foundation 
www.sadlerfoundation.org  
The Hermie and Elliott Sadler Charitable Foundation is dedicated to raising autism awareness and promoting research for a cure while also supporting initiatives that improve educational opportunities for children and their families. The Foundation provides support to projects that share the ideals and concerns of the Sadler family.

 

Kyle Busch Foundation 
www.kylebuschfoundation.org   
The Kyle Busch Foundation is dedicated to providing essential tools for less fortunate children throughout the country. We want to help organizations that foster an environment of a safe place to stay, the opportunity to explore, and the supportive environment for learning as well as other vital needs for all children.

 

Jamie McMurray Foundation
The Jamie McMurray Foundation (JMF) seeks to promote awareness of, and raise funding for research, education, and support for individuals and families affected with autism. JMF will both organize its own activities to achieve those goals and will support other charitable organizations providing opportunities to autistic or otherwise disadvantaged youth and that raise awareness about autism.

The Jeff Gordon Foundation

The Jeff Gordon Foundation
www.jeffgordonfoundation.org
The mission of The Jeff Gordon Foundation is to support children battling cancer by funding programs that improve patients’ quality of life, treatment programs that increase survivorship and pediatric medical research dedicated to finding a cure.

In addition the Foundation provides support to the Jeff Gordon Children’s Hospital in Concord, NC which serves children in the community by providing a high level of primary and specialty pediatric care.

Jimmie Johnson Foundation

Jimmie Johnson Foundation
www.jimmiejohnsonfoundation.org
The Jimmie Johnson Foundation is dedicated to assisting children, families and communities throughout the United States. By donating to needy and worthy causes, the foundation strives to help everyone, particularly children, pursue their dreams.

The Kasey Kahne Foundation

The Kasey Kahne Foundation
www.kaseykahnefoundation.com
The Kasey Kahne Foundation raises and donates funds to charitable organizations that care for chronically ill children and their families. It is also committed to positive cultural change by focusing on diversity awareness and giving underprivileged boys and girls ample opportunities for success.

The Kenny Irwin Jr. Foundation

The Kenny Irwin Jr. Foundation
www.kennyirwinjrfoundation.org
The Kenny Irwin Jr. Memorial Foundation and the Dare to Dream Camp was created to honor the life of the late NASCAR driver Kenny Irwin Jr. and to enrich the lives of underprivileged, at-risk, neglected and abused children by providing recreational opportunities and mentoring at this one-of-a-kind, racing-themed camp.

 

The Kurt Busch Foundation 
www.kurtbusch.com  
The mission of the Kurt Busch Foundation is to lend meaningful support for the betterment of organizations positively involved in the areas of health care, education, career training, and rehabilitation as well as provide assistance to individuals who demonstrate need in these important areas of personal development.

Kyle Petty Charity Ride
www.kylepettycharityride.com
Kyle Petty combined his passion for helping others and a love of motorcycles to create the annual Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America. Since its formation, approximately 6,400 riders have logged more than 9.1 million cumulative motorcycle miles and traveled through 48 states. Most importantly, the Ride has donated more than $13 million to Victory Junction and various children’s charities.

Martinsville Speedway Children's Foundation

Martinsville Speedway Children's Foundation
The Martinsville Speedway Children's Foundation is a nonprofit organization directing its effort toward helping children in need. The foundation raises funds through donations and events, and distributes the money among other nonprofit organizations or special projects to improve the lives of children in Martinsville and Henry County.   

 

Martin Truex Jr. Foundation
www.martintruexjrfoundation.org
The Martin Truex Jr. Foundation is dedicated to providing funds to nonprofit charitable organizations who strive to positively impact the lives of children in need. The Foundation understands that many nonprofit organizations with limited name recognition and limited budgets are making the most impact in their communities and regions. It is our goal of The Martin Truex Jr. Foundation to provide funds to these organizations in an effort to offer support for continuance of positive programs for children in need.  

 

Michigan International Speedway Cares
http://www.mispeedway.com/Values-in-Action/MIS-Cares.aspx
Michigan International Speedway has established MIS Cares, a 501 (c)(3) non-profit entity under the umbrella of The NASCAR Foundation. MIS Cares will serve as the liaison between the speedway and all of the charitable causes the speedway supports.  

Racing for Literacy

Racing 4 Literacy
www.morgan-mcclure.com/racing4literacy.html
Sponsored by Morgan-McClure Motorsports, Racing for Literacy challenges students to improve their reading and writing skills while learning about racing.  

 

Richmond International Raceway Cares 
Richmond International Raceway Cares, through The NASCAR Foundation, was developed to help better the Greater Richmond Metropolitan Area and the surrounding communities.

Ricky Craven Snowmobile Ride for Charity

Ricky Craven Snowmobile Ride for Charity
www.rickycraven.com
 The Ricky Craven Snowmobile Ride for Charity is a non-profit that raises money for five charities through a one-day event.  The Ride offers participants time with Ricky, and encourages participants to reflect on those that benefit for the supported charities.

Roam for a Home Terry Labonte Foundation

Roam For A Home Terry Labonte Foundation
www.roamforahome.org
The Roam For A Home Foundation was founded in Corpus Christi, Texas in 2001 by Terry Labonte for the purpose of developing a motorcycle ride (the Roam) to benefit the Ronald McDonald House and other charities. The annual ride, led by Terry Labonte, includes celebrities, sponsors and participants “Roaming” together to raise awareness of the Ronald McDonald House “Home away from Home” message.

 

The Robbie Loomis Foundation
http://robbieloomisfoundation.org
The Robbie Loomis Foundation dedicates resources to effect positive change in individuals and communities, with a strong focus on programs promoting educational involvement; strengthening families and communities; and reducing juvenile troubles and alienation.  The Foundation awards need-based grants and scholarships that reflect Robbie Loomis’s values as well as his passion for excellence through teamwork.  Investing in children, youth, and communities is the most reliable investment we can make.

The Ryan Newman Foundation

The Ryan Newman Foundation
www.ryannewmanfoundation.org
The mission of the Ryan Newman Foundation is to educate and encourage people to spay/neuter their pets and to adopt dogs and cats from animal shelters; to educate children and adults about the importance of conservation so the beauty of the great outdoors can be appreciated by future generations; and to provide college scholarship funding through the Rich Vogler Scholarship program to students interested in auto racing careers. 

The Bobby Scruggs Memorial Foundation
www.bsmfoundation.org
The Bobby Scruggs Memorial Foundation was established to memorialize James R. (Bobby) Scruggs' long-time dedication to the sport of motor racing and to pay tribute to his long and determined struggle against cancer. The Foundation makes annual scholarship grants to young men and women pursuing a career in motorsports as well as grants to support cancer research and prevention.

 

Toyota Skinner Round-Up
www.mikeskinner.com/roundup.html
The Toyota Skinner Round-Up is a two-day event held each year in Daytona Beach, Florida that raises funds for area charities.

 

Speediatrics
www.halifaxfoundation.org/speediatrics.html
Speediatrics is a NASCAR-themed pediatric unit at Halifax Medical Center in Daytona Beach, Florida and Homestead Hospital in Miami, Florida. In surroundings designed by Chairwoman of The NASCAR Foundation Betty Jane France, with modern equipment and a top-flight staff, youngsters literally race to the finish line of recovery in a fun-filled facility that's often visited by top NASCAR drivers.

Speedway Children's Charities

Speedway Children's Charities
www.speedwaycharities.org
Speedway Children's Charities (SCC) is dedicated to providing funds to nonprofit charities making a direct and significant impact in the lives of children in need. We acknowledge that many organizations providing the most basic care for children in crisis are those that have limited budgets, staff and name recognition but are often making the most impact in their neighborhoods, communities, and regions. It is SCC's mission to provide the tools (funds) needed for these quality organizations to continue to make a difference with  medical, educational or social services.

The Tony Stewart Foundation

The Tony Stewart Foundation
www.tonystewartfoundation.org   
The Tony Stewart Foundation was founded in 2003 and offers funds for care of chronically ill children, injured drivers and protection of animals. 

 

Stocks for Tots Foundation
www.stocksfortots.com
Stocks For Tots was created as a way to bring together stock car racing and its fans, while raising awareness of the child abuse problem in North Carolina. The idea was to collect toys and raise money during a festive, family-oriented holiday event.
The first fundraiser was held at the Mooresville Armory in December 1989. Since then, the annual event has raised over $850,000 and distributed nearly 50,000 Christmas toys to children in our area. Each year thousands of people visit Mooresville for our annual event, where they get to see many of their favorite NASCAR & NHRA drivers / celebrities, as well as their show cars on display and even a visit from Santa himself.

Victory Junction
www.victoryjunction.org
The mission of the Victory Junction is to enrich the lives of children with chronic and medical conditions or serious illnesses by providing life-changing camping experiences that are exciting, fun and empowering, in a safe and medically sound environment.

The Ward Burton Wildlife Foundation

The Ward Burton Wildlife Foundation
www.twbwf.org
The Ward Burton Wildlife Foundation promotes education and awareness of wildlife conservation, habitat enhancement and natural resource stewardship.

Women's Auxiliary of Motorsports, Inc.

Women's Auxiliary of Motorsports, Inc.
www.waminc.org
The Women's Auxiliary of Motorsports, Inc.'s mission is to enrich the lives of women, children, and families through educational and wellness programs.  In addition, the Auxiliary helps support organizations with likeminded missions and purposes.