Dale Jr. Foundation Donations Grant
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Overview
The Dale Jr. Foundation, founded by NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Jr., has raised over $8 million since 2007 to support various charities focusing on youth and underprivileged communities. The foundation emphasizes empowerment, education, wellness, hunger relief, and hope, aiming to provide resources that enhance confidence and opportunities for children facing hardships. Through fundraising efforts and partnerships with organizations like Make-A-Wish, the foundation strives to positively impact lives and foster a sense of normalcy among children in need.
From Dale Jr.
My career as a race car driver has been well-documented. From winning NASCAR XFINITY Series championships in 1998 and 1999 to securing the coveted Daytona 500 trophy in 2004 and again in 2014, there have been many rewarding experiences that will last a lifetime. But once my career is over and I look back at the achievements that made it special, The Dale Jr. Foundation could very well be one I’m most proud of.
Foundation in 2007 has been far beyond my expectations. Thanks to the generosity of many people, we’ve raised more than $8 million to benefit charities that directly impact our communities, schools and fellow citizens. To me nothing is more rewarding than to see people’s lives take a turn for the better and know you might have had something to do with it. Foundation. Wish kids are the most genuine, respectful and courageous people I meet. They take nothing for granted.
Make-A-Wish is just one of the many organizations The Dale Jr. Foundation supports. Each charitable organization focuses on areas that are important to me, like kids, schools and the underprivileged. I started The Dale Jr. Foundation as a way to help the underdogs, those who haven’t caught the breaks that I was lucky enough to catch.
I hope you will take time to learn more about the Dale Jr. Large or small, there are ways to get involved and help.
Empowerment
The Dale Jr. Foundation supports many organizations that provide safe homes for children who come from traumatic pasts to help them with their hurt and give them a new start. These children have been abused or neglected by no fault of their own and need the resources to overcome their adversities and regain their sense of self confidence.
Education
Research has shown that children who grow up with strong, positive values are happier and do better in school. This is why we feel that providing grants for technology, reading incentives and helping teachers with out-of-pocket expenses is vital to the success of our community.
Wellness
Children need to be healthy in order to reach their full potential which is why we support organizations that provide child-friendly services. These organizations go beyond providing medical services and extending to all forms of holistic care.
Hunger
Food is an essential building block to a child’s physical, social and educational development. Unfortunately over 20+ million children face food insecurities each week. We partner with many different organizations that provide healthy food to children who might otherwise go hungry.
Hope
This connection can be the positive experience that they need to overcome their obstacles.
Foundation?
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.
What kind of requests does The Dale Jr. Foundation fulfill?
The Dale Jr.
The Dale Jr. Foundation believes that it is important to give back to the community and we support the work of numerous nonprofit organizations across the country. The foundation is thrilled to hear of all the good work being done across the country and would be happy to consider your request for a contribution.
What The Dale Jr Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 27
- Total given
- $768K
- Median grant
- $15K
- Range
- $5,337–$150K
- By dollars: North Carolina 55%, Tennessee 20%, Kentucky 16%. Top recipient cities: Charlotte, NC; Mooresville, NC; Statesville, NC.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 52% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
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Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Youth programs
- Youth services
- Hunger
- Mental health
- Hardship
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