Hagerty Drivers Foundation
Official website of the Hagerty Drivers Foundation (Wilmington, DE), a 501(c)(3) focused on preserving automotive heritage, education, and thought leadership. The site lists programs such as the National Historic Vehicle Register and publishes grants, scholarships, news, and contact information.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Organizations or individuals focused on automotive heritage preservation, hands-on skills training, museum exhibits, or student scholarships and education in automotive fields.
Good Fit
- • Requests for scholarships, student support, or training in automotive restoration or heritage education.
- • Small awards or project budgets in the sub-$5K to mid-five-figure range for defined programs.
- • Clear ties to automotive history, museum programming, or youth skill-development in automotive fields.
- • Ability to use an online application or nomination and to provide concise outcomes reporting.
Geography
Observed grants in the latest year reached roughly 20 states, showing a national footprint rather than a strictly local focus, though a few states account for larger shares of dollars.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows about 323 distinct recipients including individuals (scholarships), museums, colleges and program partners, and the top five recipients received only about 23% of dollars, indicating a broad recipient set.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of openness is strong: in the latest year 322 of 323 recipients were new and the foundation publishes an online application portal plus an application email and phone; website text noting preselection exists, but observed giving behavior demonstrates frequent new entrants.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
