Founded on two decades of philanthropic work by Hagerty, we believe that it is vital to help fund the next generation of craftsmen. In order to perpetuate this work and assist a worthy cause that supports the families of our veterans and heroes, the Hagerty Drivers Foundation announced a $50,000 grant to the non-profit Folds of Honor. Launched in 2007 by Lt Col Dan Rooney, Folds of Honor has provided life-changing scholarship to the spouses and children of fallen and disabled veterans and first responders, helping to ensure the families of our American heroes are not forgotten.

The Hagerty Drivers Foundation grant will support 10 Folds of Honor scholarships for students training in the automotive space. The grant was made in-part by funding from the Hagerty Drivers Club, which held its first annual Horsepower for Heroes rally in October 2025. Members and driving enthusiasts from 16 states participated in Horsepower for Heroes and raised an additional $24,240 for Folds of Honor scholarships.

"We are thankful for the Hagerty Drivers Foundation's support," said Lt Col Dan Rooney, founder and CEO of Folds of Honor. "Like the Hagerty Drivers Foundation, the auto industry is patriotic and understands the importance of an education. These automotive scholarships will provide students with a boost towards their aspirations to enjoy a successful career in the automotive industry."

The Hagerty Drivers Foundation is proud to assist in Folds of Honor's goal of helping equip and educate the families in need of their support. We believe that these grants will give hope to the bearers of those Americans that paid the ultimate sacrifice.

About Hagerty Drivers Foundation

The Hagerty Drivers Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit launched in 2021 by Hagerty. With the purpose of shaping the future of car culture while celebrating our automotive past, the Hagerty Drivers Foundation provides vital program support for educational institutions training the next generation of restorers, scholarships for students in the automotive field of education, as well as students seeking formal driver education training. In addition, the Foundation continues to build a federally recognized program – the National Historic Vehicle Register – that documents and records the important history of our shared automotive past, please visit https:///driversfoundation.org/.

About Folds of Honor

Folds of Honor is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization that provides educational scholarships to the spouses and children of US military service members and first responders who have fallen or been disabled while serving our country and communities. Our educational scholarships support private school tuition or tutoring in grades K-12, tuition for college, technical or trade school and post-graduate work, including a master’s degree, doctorate, or professional program. Funds for a second bachelor’s degree or trade/technical program certification are also available. Since its inception in 2007, Folds of Honor has awarded nearly 73,000 scholarships totaling over $340 million in all 50 states. Among the students served, 43 percent are minorities and 57 percent female. A total of 91 percent of expenses fund our mission of providing educational scholarships to the families of our nation’s heroes. It is rated a four-star charity by Charity Navigator and Platinum on Candid. It was founded by Lt Col Dan Rooney, the only-ever F-16 fighter pilot (with three combat tours in Iraq) and PGA Professional. He is serving as Commander of Recruiting for the Oklahoma Air Guard. For more information or to donate in support of a Folds of Honor scholarship visit foldsofhonor.org.