irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $0ADVANCE AND IMPROVE THE BREEDING AND QUALITY OF NY-ELIGIBLE TROTTERS AND PACERS.
- #2 $0WEBSITE UPDATING AND PROMOTION, AS WELL AS STATISTICAL RECORDKEEPING.
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Stallion Directory
Annual publication and online directory of New York-eligible stallions, including stud fees, pedigrees, and contact information for breeding farms.
Statistical Recordkeeping
Collection and maintenance of breeding, racing, and performance data for New York-eligible trotters and pacers to support industry transparency and breeder decision-making.
Website Promotion and Updates
Online platform providing updated stallion listings, farm information, forms, and eligibility rules for the New York harness horse breeding community.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Equine Industry Representation and Support 4 activities
- Advocating for harness racing industry legislationAdvocated for and helped secure legislative passage of laws permitting video lottery terminals at New York racetracks to support harness racing, contributing to industry revenue and stability.
- Improving breeding and quality of New York-eligible Standardbred horsesAdvances and improves the breeding and quality of New York-eligible Standardbred horses (trotters and pacers) through coordinated programs and initiatives. Conducts statistical recordkeeping to support breed improvement efforts.
- Producing and maintaining stallion directoriesPrints and maintains an annual directory of stallions standing in New York State for the upcoming breeding season, including through publication on its website for the 2026 breeding season.
- Supporting the New York Sire Stakes programCo-founded the New York Sire Stakes program in 1961 with state harness tracks and implemented a plan to increase race purses through revenue from video lottery terminals starting in 2004, supporting the growth and sustainability of the local horse breeding industry.
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Member Business Referral & Discount Programs 1 activity
- Facilitating member discounts through a member-to-member programOperates a member-to-member program that enables members to offer goods and services at discounted prices to other members, fostering community and economic support within the organization.
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Transparent Governance Meetings 1 activity
- Maintaining organizational transparency through public meeting recordsPosts Board of Directors meeting minutes and annual membership meeting minutes to keep members informed, supporting transparency and governance accountability.
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Business Member Promotion Services 1 activity
- Operating member business promotion servicesProvides members with one-page mini websites to promote their horse-related businesses, including photos, contact information, services, and achievements, and manages updates upon request. Also offers small and large banner advertising spaces on its website for horse-related businesses.
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Equine Health and Welfare Education 1 activity
- Supporting equine health and performance researchSupports basic and practical research aimed at improving the health, welfare, and performance of racehorses, contributing to industry-wide knowledge and best practices.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Funding equine research at Cornell UniversityAllocates 2 percent of betting revenue from horse racing in New York State to fund equine research at Cornell University's New York State College of Veterinary Medicine, supporting advancements in horse health and performance.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$49K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$47K97%
Investment income$2270%
Other revenue$1K
expenses
Total expenses$43K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$32K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$179K
Cash$176K
Investments$0
Liabilities$158K
Net assets$21K
Liquid reserves48.5 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -3.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 10
- ANNE ZWEIG — DIRECTOR
- COLE WIMMER — DIRECTOR
- DAVID HANSON — TREASURER
- GRACE JEAN CLEARWATER — SECRETARY
- JEFF GURAL — DIRECTOR
- MICHELLE CRAWFORD — VICE PRESIDENT
- NOELLE DUSPIVA — PRESIDENT
- PAUL KELLEY — DIRECTOR
- ROSS BONAFIELD — DIRECTOR
- WANDA POLISSENI — DIRECTOR
relationships · 10
Who they work with
- Blue Chip Farm, LLC Partner — Lists stallions standing at Blue Chip Farm, LLC in the annual stallion directory.
- Butternut Stables Partner — Lists stallions standing at Butternut Stables in the annual stallion directory.
- Cornell University's New York State College of Veterinary Medicine Partner — Receives funding from the Harry M. Zweig Memorial Fund to conduct equine research.
- HHBNYS Partner — Manages and updates mini websites and banner ads for member businesses on its website.
- HHBNYS members Partner — Members participate in a reciprocal program to offer discounted goods and services to one another.
- Mill Creek Farm Partner — Lists stallions standing at Mill Creek Farm in the annual stallion directory.
- Roy Dobbins Farm Partner — Lists stallions standing at Roy Dobbins Farm in the annual stallion directory.
- Summit Ridge Equine Partner — Lists stallions standing at Summit Ridge Equine in the annual stallion directory.
- Winbak Farm of NY Partner — Lists stallions standing at Winbak Farm of NY in the annual stallion directory.
- state's harness tracks Partner — Collaborated with harness horse breeders to create the New York Sire Stakes program and advocate for legislative support for harness racing.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Breed Improvement Through Selective Breedingmethodology: breed-improvement-through-selective-breedingBy organizing breeding advancement programs for New York-eligible Standardbreds, the organization improves overall breed quality, because structured breeding initiatives enable data-informed mating decisions that enhance genetic performance and industry standards.
- Industry Development Through Public-Private Partnershipmethodology: industry-development-through-public-private-partnershipBy creating and financially supporting state-bred racing programs and securing public funding, the organization strengthens the harness horse breeding industry, because sustained public-private investment stabilizes markets, incentivizes local breeding, and increases economic viability for participants.
- Research Investment Balancing Basic and Applied Sciencemethodology: basic_and_applied_research_balanceBy maintaining a balanced investment in both basic and applied equine research, the organization advances horse health and performance, because foundational science informs practical innovations that directly benefit breeding outcomes and animal welfare.
- Stakeholder Collaboration to Strengthen Industry Ecosystemmethodology: stakeholder_collaborationBy fostering cooperation among breeders, owners, trainers, racetracks, and fans, the organization supports a more resilient and vibrant breeding and racing industry, because aligned incentives and coordinated action across key stakeholder groups improve participation, event quality, and long-term sustainability.