Does NASCAR Hall of Fame donate to fundraisers?

The Hall aims to be a strong partner to the nonprofit community in the Charlotte region and NASCAR communities.

It aims to contribute to education, particularly science, technology, engineering and math.

Donations are made in the form of general admission passes to the NASCAR Hall of Fame only.

The Hall asks for a minimum of 60 days from the date of the request to fulfill it.

Tips from the program page: Requests with an education or STEM angle line up with the Hall's stated focus. · Teachers and schools can separately apply to the NASCAR Hall of Fame Foundation for education scholarship funds for learning visits.

What NASCAR Hall of Fame donates

NASCAR Hall of Fame has typically donated: General admission passes.

Who can apply

NASCAR Hall of Fame donates to organizations with 501(c)(3) nonprofit status. NASCAR Hall of Fame does not donate to individuals. NASCAR Hall of Fame does not support events run for profit.

NASCAR Hall of Fame limits donation requests by area: Local.

How to apply

NASCAR Hall of Fame asks every request to include the following.

• A nonprofit organization, submitting through the Hall's online application.

When to ask

NASCAR Hall of Fame states a lead time of 60 days. Count back that far from your event date and send the request no later than then.

Across more than 25,000 fundraising events in our own records over fifteen years, March, April and May are the busiest months for fundraisers, October is the next busiest, and July and December are the quietest.

Work backwards from your event rather than forwards from today, and if your event falls in the spring peak, ask earlier than the stated lead time rather than later.

Common questions

Do I need to be a 501(c)(3) to request a donation from NASCAR Hall of Fame?

Yes. NASCAR Hall of Fame's donation program is limited to organizations with 501(c)(3) nonprofit status, so you will need your determination letter and Tax ID before you apply.

How far ahead should we ask NASCAR Hall of Fame for a donation?

NASCAR Hall of Fame's stated lead time is 60 days. Work backwards from your event date: count back that far from the day of the event and send your request before that point.