The NADA Foundation ( formerly the National Automobile Dealers Charitable Foundation ) was established in 1975 . Former NADA President Bob Mallon , a Ford dealer from Tacoma , Washington , is credited with creating the organization , which has contributed more than $ 13 million to educational , emergency relief , and health care programs throughout the United States . The foundation 's Emergency Relief Fund , which supports dealership employees after disasters , has donated more than $ 5 million to nearly 8,700 individuals since 1992 . The foundation 's Frank E. McCarthy Memorial Fund partners with Canine Companions for Independence to provide assistance dogs to veterans and children with disabilities . Since its inception , the fund has contributed $ 250,000 and placed 25 dogs . The Joseph J. Sanchez Memorial Fund donates $ 7,000 annually to students at four educational institutions , and the Survivors Relief Fund has contributed around $ 800,000 in scholarships to more than 100 students who are victims of the September 11 attacks . The NADA Foundation has also donated over 4,800 CPR training units .
September 11 attacks
September 11 attacks
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