Evernham Family-Racing for a Reason Foundation
Invitation OnlyMooresville, North Carolina · EIN 56-2053289 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,010 and $10,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
44% of grants went outside North Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Autism Society of NC | Raleigh, NC | Contribution | $296,655 |
| Novant Health Foundation | Charlotte, NC | Contribution | $250,000 |
| Speedway Children's Charities | Concord, NC | Contribution | $82,000 |
| The Dale Jr Foundation | Mooresville, NC | Contribution | $24,000 |
| Davidson Day School | Davidson, NC | Contribution | $12,500 |
| Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum | Indianapolis, IN | Contribution | $10,000 |
| Motorsports Charities Inc | Daytona Beach, FL | Contribution | $10,000 |
| Audrain Automobile Museum Inc | Newport, RI | Contribution | $10,000 |
| Hendrick Family Foundation | Charlotte, NC | Contribution | $10,000 |
| Rescue Ranch | Statesville, NC | Contribution | $7,500 |
| Jimmie Johnson Foundation | Charlotte, NC | Contribution | $5,000 |
| NASCAR Hall of Fame Foundation | Charlotte, NC | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Joey Logano Foundation Inc | Huntersville, NC | Contribution | $5,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Hagerstown, MD | Contribution | $2,850 |
| Motorsports Hall of Fame of America | Daytona Beach, FL | Contribution | $2,600 |
| Lake Norman Humane | Mooresville, NC | Contribution | $2,500 |
| American Heart Association | Dallas, TX | Contribution | $2,500 |
| Smile Awhile Inc | Huntsville, AL | Contribution | $2,000 |
| Philip's Academy | Andover, MA | Contribution | $1,010 |
| Indiana University Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | Contribution | $1,000 |
| Rowan Little League | Salisbury, NC | Contribution | $1,000 |
| The Chase Elliott Foundation | Dawsonville, GA | Contribution | $1,000 |
| Community Foundation of Middle Tenn | Nashville, TN | Contribution | $500 |
| Jeff Gordon Children's Foundation | Charlotte, NC | Contribution | $305 |
| Wilkes Rescue Squad | North Wilkesboro, NC | Contribution | $100 |
The return also lists 6 grants to individuals ($77,530). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $822,550 | 31 |
| 2024 | $475,199 | 32 |
| 2023 | $786,761 | 32 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621339349102917
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 56-2053289
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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