2016-05-02T09:58:14-07:00 2015-12-31 C DeWitt Foard & Co PA CPAs 817 E Morehead Street Ste 100 Charlotte NC 282022767 990 2015-01-01 208353637 The Dale Jr Foundation DALE 7047994800 PO Box 330 Mooresville NC 28115 Sara Adrian Treasurer 2016-05-02 true Phillip G Wilson P00096084 7043721515 2015 2016-09-27 15:27:22Z Kelley Earnhardt Miller 349 Cayuga Drive Mooresville NC 28117 892566 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 565092 521635 0 7222 6792 249948 150442 822262 678869 450208 432132 0 82360 77420 0 78010 104392 85053 636960 594605 185302 84264 583053 664415 48801 45899 534252 618516 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 432132 432132 The Foundation provided grants to organizations to be used for various activities benefitting youth. 42304 Various programs including:Online Auctions: 2015 marked the 6th 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 2015, TDJF offered 5 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. 2015 was the second year that The Dale Jr. Foundation auctioned off Dale Earnhardt, Jr. race worn driving gloves, with 100% of the proceeds going to specific causes. 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 2015, The Dale Jr. Foundation held the 5th 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 Steve Latarte with comedian guest Jim Breuer. The overall goal from the event is to raise funds for the charities supported by The Dale Jr. Foundation. Dale Jr. and Latarte 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: 2015 marked the 7th 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 after 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 Dale Jr and a 4 night stay at the Hampton Inn and Suites in Huntersville, NC. The winners are given tickets to the Cup and Nationwide races, as well as access to a pit and garage tour before the Nationwide race. 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The Foundation has no uncertain tax positions as of December 31, 2014. 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These costs were $77,420 for the year ended December 31, 2015. 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, 2015, the fair value of the use of facilities is estiamted to be $2,263. 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, 2015, the fair value of these donated services are estiamted to be $14,171. This amount is not included in contributions reflected on the Form 990. X 1 71000 FMV X Supplies 11999 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 28246Cathy Earnhardt Watkins 905 Kemp Rd Mooresville, NC 28117 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 determined by a set percentage not review. 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