Private foundation · EIN 56-2053289 · Mooresville, North Carolina · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Evernham Family-Racing for a Reason Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 31 grants paid, $823K total, median $5,000. 58% of grants stayed in North Carolina.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
31
$823K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in NC
58%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.3M

Grants paid in 2025

31 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Autism Society of NcRaleigh, NCContribution$297K
Novant Health FoundationCharlotte, NCContribution$250K
Speedway Children's CharitiesConcord, NCContribution$82K
Motor Racing OutreachConcord, NCContribution$60K
The Dale Jr FoundationMooresville, NCContribution$24K
Davidson Day SchoolDavidson, NCContribution$13K
Victory JunctionRandleman, NCContribution$10K
Indianapolis Motor Speedway MuseumIndianapolis, INContribution$10K
Motorsports Charities IncDaytona Beach, FLContribution$10K
Audrain Automobile Museum IncNewport, RIContribution$10K
Hendrick Family FoundationCharlotte, NCContribution$10K
Rescue RanchStatesville, NCContribution$7,500
Sierra DeltaMadison, WIContribution$5,000
Jimmie Johnson FoundationCharlotte, NCContribution$5,000
Nascar Hall of Fame FoundationCharlotte, NCContribution$5,000
Joey Logano Foundation IncHuntersville, NCContribution$5,000
American Cancer SocietyHagerstown, MDContribution$2,850
Motorsports Hall of Fame of AmericaDaytona Beach, FLContribution$2,600
Lake Norman HumaneMooresville, NCContribution$2,500
American Heart AssociationDallas, TXContribution$2,500
Smile Awhile IncHuntsville, ALContribution$2,000
Philip's AcademyAndover, MAContribution$1,010
Kinder-MournCharlotte, NCContribution$1,000
Brad Keslowski's Checkered FlagfounMooresville, NCContribution$1,000
Indiana University FoundationIndianapolis, INContribution$1,000
Rowan Little LeagueSalisbury, NCContribution$1,000
The Chase Elliott FoundationDawsonville, GAContribution$1,000
Living Legends of Auto RacingSouth Daytona, FLContribution$530
Community Foundation of Middle TennNashville, TNContribution$500
Jeff Gordon Children's FoundationCharlotte, NCContribution$305
Wilkes Rescue SquadNorth Wilkesboro, NCContribution$100

By state: North Carolina 18 · Florida 3 · Indiana 2 · Rhode Island 1 · Wisconsin 1 · Maryland 1

About this foundation

Evernham Family-Racing for a Reason Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Mooresville, North Carolina, administered in care of Raymond D Evernham Jr, tax-exempt since 1997. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Evernham Family-Racing for a Reason Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Evernham Family-Racing for a Reason Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $823K across 31 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Evernham Family-Racing for a Reason Foundation give?

North Carolina (18 grants), Florida (3 grants), Indiana (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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