Our Cause
Benefiting Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia for 40 years
2026 Beneficiary
The 2026 Black Tie Tailgate will once again benefit the Department of Nursing at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. The department’s 6,000 nurses, respiratory therapists and technicians are committed to providing expert, compassionate care while advancing education and research. Funds raised support the department’s patient, family, community, and staff programs and initiatives.
In addition, 2026 marks the final year of our 6-year, $1,000,000 pledge supporting the Welcome & Admissions Center at Middleman Family Pavilion on CHOP’s King of Prussia Campus.
History of Giving
The Auto Dealers Association of Greater Philadelphia (ADAGP) made its first donation to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia in 1986. The $50,000 donation was given after the 1986 Philadelphia Auto Show.
Since then, the ADAGP and its entities have donated more than $10 million to the Hospital.
Today, donations are made through the Auto Dealers CARing for Kids Foundation.
Our Foundation
Early in 2003, the Board of Directors of the Auto Dealers Association of Greater Philadelphia (ADAGP), producer of the Philadelphia Auto Show, voted to formalize its charitable efforts by establishing the Auto Dealers CARing For Kids Foundation.
Since that year, the Foundation has made $18.2 million in grants to local children’s charities and programs through the Black Tie Tailgate and its signature Driving Away the Cold program.
The official registration and financial information of the ADAGP Charitable Foundation (dba Auto Dealers CARing for Kids Foundation) may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll-free, within Pennsylvania, 800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement. ADAGP Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization – contributions to which are tax deductible to the fullest extent by law.