Jan. 29, 2014—Donations to the University of the Aftermarket Foundation increased more than three-fold last year, the organization announced on Tuesday. 

“The foundation’s board of trustees made it a goal to significantly step up the fundraising efforts on behalf of the foundation,” said John Washbish, the foundation’s secretary and chairman of contributions,. “Based on the results, we have more than exceeded expectations.”

The following organizations contributed $100,000 or more to the University of the Aftermarket Foundation in 2013:

• Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance
• Automotive Distribution Network
• Babcox Media
• Brenton Productions
• Dorman Products
• Federated Auto Parts
• National Pronto Association
• O’Reilly Auto Parts/O’Reilly and Wooten Families

The contributors to donate $50,000 or more are below:

• Clay Buzzard Family
• Dayco Products
• Federal-Mogul
• Tenneco