Hagerty Drivers Foundation
Hagerty Drivers Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. It documents and educates the public about automotive history through the National Historic Vehicle Register and public exhibitions, and it makes grants to charitable organizations and individuals.
Hagerty Drivers Foundation at a glance
In short: Hagerty Drivers Foundation gave $192K across 330 grants in 2024 (avg $582.924), top state Louisiana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $192,365
- -16.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 330
- -0.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $583
- -15.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $480
- Total assets
- $193,238
- +17.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Louisiana (33% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Hagerty Drivers Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Hagerty Drivers Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Motorsports Museum & Hall of Fame of America Found ($25K). Together the top 10 received $49K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($460), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
814 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 812 grants of 814 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Louisiana accounted for 33% of grant dollars, Michigan 30%, Florida 13%, New York 6%, and Ohio 6%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 330 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Hagerty Drivers Foundation gives
- Giving grew 82% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $77K (2022) to $230K (2023). In 2024 it made 330 grants totaling $192K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Motorsports Museum & Hall of Fame of America Found Daytona Beach, FL | SPARK - Students Preserving AmerICAN RACING KNOWLEDGE PROGRAM | $25,000 |
| New Visions for Public Schools Inc New York, NY | New Visions Auto-Pilot FUND | $12,500 |
| D R I V E One Ray TWP, MI | DRIVE One: RevUp FUND | $5,000 |
| A Arceneaux Duson, LA | Scholarship Grant | $500 |
| A Chatman Alexandria, LA | Scholarship Grant | $500 |
| A Dean Stevenson Ranch, CA | Scholarship Grant | $500 |
| A Fife Delhi, LA | Scholarship Grant | $500 |
| A Gabriel Lafayette, LA | Scholarship Grant | $500 |
| A Mayes Jonesville, LA | Scholarship Grant | $500 |
| A Muran Beavercreek, OH | Scholarship Grant | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation reported that, during the year ending December 31, 2024, it distributed $192,365 from assets from sources other than current income. It stated that this amount was 25% or more of its net assets of $164,150 at the beginning of that taxable year and that the distributions resulted in a substantial contraction of assets. It also stated that it had no plans for dissolution.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $193,238 | $647,811 | $619,223 | $192,365 | 330 | $608,888 | $2,814 | $500 |
| 2023 | $164,150 | $701,002 | $621,437 | $229,937 | 332 | $621,437 | $823 | $2,092 |
| 2022 | $83,585 | $769,552 | $702,338 | $77,105 | 116 | $702,238 | $615 | $9,396 |
| 2021 | $15,421 | $565,621 | $562,004 | $105,415 | 36 | $562,004 | $621 | $9,995 |
| 2020 | $11,804 | — | — | — | — | — | — | $581 |
| 2019 | $11,804 | — | — | — | — | — | — | $581 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hagerty Drivers Foundation reported a distributable amount of $500 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated direct charitable activities are the National Historic Vehicle Register and public exhibitions. Its 2024 grants included support for an automotive-history education program, a public-school initiative, a driver education fund, and scholarship recipients.
New Visions for Public Schools, which received $12,500 in 2024, describes its mission as improving education in New York City public schools and helping students graduate prepared for college and careers.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 330 grants totaling $192,365. Grant amounts ranged from $65 to $25,000, with a median of $480. In 2023, it awarded 332 grants totaling $229,937; in 2021, it awarded 36 grants totaling $105,415.
The largest 2024 grant was $25,000 to the Motorsports Museum & Hall of Fame of America Foundation for its SPARK program, described as “Students Preserving AmerICAN RACING KNOWLEDGE.” Other notable awards included $12,500 to New Visions for Public Schools for the New Visions Auto-Pilot Fund and $5,000 to D R I V E One for its DRIVE One: RevUp Fund. The filing also lists $500 scholarship grants to individuals.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists McKeel Hagerty as director and president; Casey Maxon as director, secretary, and treasurer; and Jessica Sullivan as director.
Hagerty Drivers Foundation is led by McKeel Hagerty, Director & President since 2021 (on filings since 2019); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
McKeel Hagerty
Director & President
Director → Director & President, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Casey Maxon
Director, Secretary & Treasurer
Director & Secretary → Director, Secretary & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2021
35 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Sullivan
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Diane Parker (2021–2023) — Director & Treasurer
- Former: Jonathan Klinger (2021–2023) — Director & Vice President
- Former: Bruce Judd (2019–2020) — Secretary
- Former: Gary Gartner (2019–2020) — President
- Former: Larry Webster (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Michael Shanks (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Tabetha Hammer (2019–2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Hagerty Drivers Foundation
How much does Hagerty Drivers Foundation give each year?
Hagerty Drivers Foundation gave $192K across 330 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $230K across 332 grants.
What is Hagerty Drivers Foundation's typical grant size?
Hagerty Drivers Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $480, and its average grant was $583, across 330 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Hagerty Drivers Foundation give grants?
Hagerty Drivers Foundation's top state is Louisiana, with 33% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Michigan (30%) and Florida (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Alexandria, LA (25 grants), Monroe, LA (16 grants), Lafayette, LA (13 grants) and Ferriday, LA (10 grants).
Does Hagerty Drivers Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 330 grants with a stated purpose on Hagerty Drivers Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship Grant" (327 grants).
Who are Hagerty Drivers Foundation's largest grantees?
Hagerty Drivers Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Motorsports Museum & Hall of Fame of America Found ($25,000), New Visions for Public Schools Inc ($12,500) and D R I V E One ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($460), which are not listed by name. Together they received 22% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Hagerty Drivers Foundation?
Hagerty Drivers Foundation reported $193K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $609K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $500 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Hagerty Drivers Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated direct charitable activities are the National Historic Vehicle Register and public exhibitions. Its 2024 grants included support for an automotive-history education program, a public-school initiative, a driver education fund, and scholarship recipients. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Hagerty Drivers Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Hagerty Drivers Foundation's EIN?
Hagerty Drivers Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1562577. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does Hagerty Drivers Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 31, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 26, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 30, 2022)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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