The inspiring story behind the creation of the BMW Car Club of America Foundation, a mission-driven organization dedicated to developing teen driving skills and the preserving historical legacy of BMW, began in 2002.

Our mission is:
The BMW Car Club of America (BMW CCA) Foundation is a nonprofit, tax-exempt charitable foundation organized under IRS Section 501(c)(3) to provide benefits to the general motoring public and to owners of BMW vehicles and others interested in BMW-manufactured and branded products.

 The mission of the BMW CCA Foundation is to establish and maintain programs and services that provide to the motoring public in general and to BMW owners and enthusiasts specifically, benefits in the areas of teen driver safety education; BMW information-based library, archives, and museum; and automotive preservation and restoration.

Our journey began with a shared passion among a group of enthusiasts who recognized the critical importance of safe driving practices and the need to preserve the rich history associated with the culture of BMW and the BMW Car Club of America. While we are not affiliated with BMW NA or AG, we still saw an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by combining education, preservation, and community partnerships to foster a safer and more informed driving public.

The Foundation was established with these core missions in mind:

To Preserve Driving Skills –  We believe that safe driving is not only a vital skill but also a responsibility that can significantly reduce road accidents and save lives. The BMW CCA Foundation developed the Tire Rack Street Survival school to positively affect driving skills all over the country, one teen at a time. Street Survival organizes a national program that offers young drivers education, including steering control, braking procedures, and other advanced driving techniques in their workshops. Working in conjunction with the regional Chapters of the BMW CCA and the combined efforts of our supporters, we aim to cultivate a culture of safe and responsible drivers.

To Preserve History –  Automobiles have been a pivotal part of our cultural and technological history. Our Foundation is committed to preserving the stories, artifacts, and innovations that have shaped the BMW brand as well as the community. As the second largest archives dedicated to BMW history, we actively engage in conservation projects such as cataloging historical documents, recognizing significant historical milestones, preserving significant and rare vehicles, and utilizing these Archival items in The Ultimate Driving Museum. Each year, The Ultimate Driving Museum offers a new exhibit to share the timeless stories about BMW history, their enthusiasts, owners, the BMW Car Club community, to highlight and focus on BMW’s automotive heritage.

Our vision is to be a living repository of BMW information and benefit the motoring community, as well as passing down safe driving skills to the next generation. Through our combined efforts, we strive to create a lasting impact that benefits individuals and society as a whole. We are proud to have built a strong network of volunteers, donors, and partners who share our vision and support our mission. Together, we work tirelessly to ensure that our roads are safer, and BMW history is preserved for future generations.

If you have any questions or would like to get involved in our foundation’s efforts, please do not hesitate to reach out to info@bmwccafoundation.org. A variety of methods of support are available for your choice. Donations are the primary opportunity to support our efforts, and anyone can participate in this avenue.  Every donation helps, no matter how large or small, all are important to the success of our mission. Other options are volunteering and donating to our Archives. See here for Other Ways To Give.

However you choose to support our efforts, you and your participation are invaluable to us, and we look forward to continuing this journey together.

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