PHOENIX, AZ / ACCESS Newswire / April 13, 2026 / As Earnhardt Auto Centers celebrates an incredible milestone - their 75th Anniversary - the Earnhardt Family is donating $75,000 to Ava's Treehouse, a respite and resource center administered by the Arizona Cancer Foundation for Children. This is another - in a series of surprise donations - made to area charities to both celebrate the company's milestone anniversary and commemorate the late Tex Earnhardt (founder of the famous auto group).

"Tex was our mentor as well as father, grandfather and patriarch," says granddaughter Nature Earnhardt. "In his spirit, we're carrying on a company tradition and family tradition of supporting the communities around us!"

"This donation really is a big surprise," says Andrea Smith of the Arizona Cancer Foundation for Children. "And it will bring joy to sick children and comfort to their families, addressing social, emotional and financial needs."

At 10 a.m. on April 14, 2026, at Ava's Treehouse in Scottsdale, AZ, the Earnhardt Family will personally present the Treehouse team with a check for $75,000.

"Our philanthropy efforts have expanded naturally as the business has grown from one dealership selling one car at a time in 1951 to 17 new car dealerships selling thousands of vehicles a month in 2026," says grandson Bull Earnhardt.

For 75 years now, the Earnhardt family have remained steadfast pillars of the community, here in the Valley of the Sun. The Earnhardt ‘commitment to community' extends far beyond the dealership lots, reaching deep into the region through consistent financial backing and hands-on contributions of both the Earnhardt Family and employees of Earnhardt Auto Centers.

From providing critical resources for first responders and educators to championing the needs of foster children and the medically vulnerable, the family's philanthropic footprint is a testament to their "No Bull" approach to community service; supporting the communities that support Earnhardt.

"Tex was always the first to remind us that our success belongs to the people who walk through our doors every day," says sons Hal Earnhardt III and Jim Babe Earnhardt. "He believed that a business is only as strong as the neighborhood it serves. For our family and company, giving back isn't just a tradition - it's a debt of gratitude we both embrace and intend to keep doing."

"When we talk about the ‘Spirit of Tex', we aren't just talking about cars," says grandson Dodge Earnhardt. "We're talking about caring for the community and carrying on our grandfather's legacy," adds grandson Derby Earnhardt.

"We are truly so grateful and excited for Ava's Treehouse to be part of this 75th celebration," Andrea Smith says. "The Earnhardt family's gift is sure to support key programs here and touch the lives of many Arizona families who are struggling to support their child with a cancer diagnosis."

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ABOUT EARNHARDT AUTO CENTERS: Earnhardt Auto Centers (EAC) is one of the oldest and most prominent privately owned auto dealer groups in the United States. Founded in 1951 by Hal Earnhardt, Jr. ("Tex Earnhardt") and made famous by their "No Bull" slogan, Earnhardt Auto Centers is consistently recognized by Automotive News as one of the top dealership groups in the country. EAC operates 17 new car dealerships, representing 15 brands. In 2026, Earnhardt Auto Centers celebrates its 75th Anniversary as an Arizona company. EAC remains locally owned and operated by multiple generations of the Earnhardt Family and over 2,000 loyal, dedicated employees. The company website is famously known as NoBull.com.

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ABOUT AVA'S TREEHOUSE

Ava's Treehouse is a specialized, hyper-clean respite and resource center in Scottsdale, AZ, operated by the Arizona Cancer Foundation for Children. Founded by Chrisie Funari -- and named in memory of her daughter -- it provides a safe, fun, and supportive environment for pediatric cancer patients and their families to play, relax, and find emotional support. Inside the 12,000 square-foot facility, trained staff and volunteers offer families an escape from cancer. The ACFC offers three (3) pillars of support to families who have a child battling cancer: social, emotional and financial. Learn more at azcancerfoundation.org.

SOURCE: Earnhardt Auto Centers