2017-04-19T10:42:32-07:00 2016-12-31 C DeWitt Foard & Co PA CPAs 817 E Morehead Street Ste 100 Charlotte NC 282022767 990 2016-01-01 208353637 The Dale Jr Foundation DALE 7047994800 PO Box 330 Mooresville NC 28115 Sara Thiele Treasurer 2017-04-19 true Phillip G Wilson P00096084 7043721515 2016 2021-01-29 14:40:06Z Kelley Earnhardt Miller 349 Cayuga Drive Mooresville NC 28117 1022244 false false X www.thedalejrfoundation.org Giving underprivileged individuals with a focus on youth, the resources to improve their confidence and education, and the opportunity to achieve extraordinary goals. 3 1 3 25 0 521635 685683 0 6792 6751 150442 130376 678869 822810 432132 691534 0 77420 76751 0 79067 85053 106490 594605 874775 84264 -51965 664415 649361 45899 82810 618516 566551 Giving underprivileged individuals with a focus on youth, the resources to improve their confidence and education, and the opportunity to achieve extraordinary goals. false false 691534 691534 The Foundation provided grants to organizations to be used for various activities benefitting youth. 56404 Various programs including:Online Auctions: 2016 marked the 7th year of The Dale Jr. Foundation using eBay as a platform for online auctions. Each week, the Dale Jr. Foundation puts a minimum of three items on eBay. Most of the items are autographed by NASCAR drivers; for example, Dale Earnhardt, Jr., Chase Elliott, Regan Smith, Kevin Harvick, etc. Typically, the items are race-used memorabilia, die casts cars, posters, hats, and shirts. Throughout the year in 2016, TDJF offered 2 different race weekend experiences. These experiences include tickets and behind the scenes access at different race tracks, and meet and greets with JR Motorsports drivers. 2016 was the third year that The Dale Jr. Foundation auctioned off Dale Earnhardt, Jr. race worn driving gloves, with 100% of the proceeds benefitting Nationwide Childrens Hospital. Online auctions provide income to TDJF throughout the year. The eBay store can be found at http://stores.ebay.com/The-Dale-Jr-Foundation.Driven to Give Dinner and Auction: In 2016, The Dale Jr. Foundation held the 6th annual Driven to Give Dinner and Auction. Driven to Give Dinner and Auction is an evening consisting of dinner, a live auction, silent auction, raffle, and entertainment for over 300 guests. The event was held at The Fillmore in Charlotte, NC and hosted by Dale Earnhardt, Jr. and Kenny Wallace with comedian guest Sinbad. The overall goal from the event is to raise funds for the charities supported by The Dale Jr. Foundation. Dale Jr. and Wallace held a live Q and A on stage, and introduced a video that educated guests on the initiatives and mission of The Dale Jr. Foundation, as well as recapped TDJFs overall efforts since inception in 2007. Ride Along Event: 2016 marked the 8th year, The Dale Jr. Foundation has held its annual Ride Along event. This year 10 Ride Along packages with Dale Earnhardt, Jr. were sold for $8,888 to TDJF partners, sponsors, and supporters. Throughout the year, these organizations use the packages as customer promotions, internal incentives, social media sweepstakes, and other initiatives. In October, the winners of each program are invited, with a guest, to race weekend in Charlotte. This year, the Ride Along event at Charlotte Motor Speedway occurred the Tuesday before the Charlotte races. The Ride Along event itself includes a Q and A session with Dale Earnhardt, Jr., a goody bag filled with exclusive items, a photo and autograph session with Dale and his car in Victory Lane, a DVD of the experience, and 3 laps around the race track with Tony Stewart and a 6 night stay at the Hampton Inn and Suites in Huntersville, NC. The winners are given tickets to the Cup and Xfinity races, as well as access to a pit and garage tour before the Xfinity race. 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These costs were $76,629 for the year ended December 31, 2016. The Foundation utilizes office space, furniture and office equipment, at no cost, provided by DEJ. These services meet the criteria for recognition under GAAP. For the year ended December 31, 2016, the fair value of the use of facilities is estiamted to be $2,356. This amount is not included in contributions reflected on the Form 990.DEJ provides accounting and other services to the Foundation at no charge. These services meet the criteria for recognition under GAAP. For the year ended December 31, 2016, the fair value of these donated services are estiamted to be $18,037. This amount is not included in contributions reflected on the Form 990. X 1 72300 FMV X Supplies 1323 FMV false false false Client Note 1 Client Note 1 - Statement 8Form 990, Part VI, Line 17A copy of this return will be provided to all states as required for compliance with solicitation licensing. Form 990, Part VI, Line 2: Description of Business or Family Relationship of Officers, Directors, Et Dale Earnhardt, Jr. and Kelley Earnhardt are brother and sister. Cathy Earnhardt Watkins is the aunt of Dale Earnhardt, Jr. and Kelley Earnhardt. Form 990, Part VI, Line 8: Explanation of No Contemporaneously Documentation of Meetings N/A Form 990, Part VI, Line 9: Officer, Director, Trustee, Key Employee Mailing Address Stoke Caldwell101 North Tryon St. Suite 1900Charlotte, NC 28246 Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process The 990 will be reviewed by the Treasurer before filing. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts Conflicts of interest are reported annually so this is enforced, but not monitored. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees Compensation is reviewed annually. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available Not made available. 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