irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $682KTAKE THE LEAD THOROUGHBRED RETIREMENT PROGRAM PARTNERS WITH ESTABLISHED AFTERCARE PROGRAMS TO PROVIDE REHABILITATION AND RETRAINING PLACEMENTS FOR THE THOROUGHBREDS RETIRING FROM COMPETITION ON THE NEW YORK RACING ASSOCIATION CIRCUIT.
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
TAKE2 High-Score Awards
Year-end awards totaling $15,500 for top-performing horses, trainers, and riders in the TAKE2 League, including bonuses for amateur and junior riders
TAKE2 Hunter & Jumper Finals
Annual $20,000 championship event at the Kentucky National for top-scoring horses in the TAKE2 League, featuring Hunter and Jumper divisions
TAKE2 Thoroughbred League
Member-based program that enrolls Thoroughbreds in a national points competition at USEF-rated horse shows; offers year-end high-score awards and qualification for the TAKE2 Finals
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Equestrian Competition and Recognition Programs 5 activities
- Distributes year-end High-Score Awards to top-ranked Thoroughbreds and trainersAwards $15,500 in year-end High-Score Awards to top-ranked horses in the TAKE2 League, with additional cash prizes and jackets provided to their trainers. These awards have been offered since 2013.
- Funds and administers special awards during the racing seasonOffers special seasonal awards such as the Jet Run Award to eligible Thoroughbreds, introduced in 2017, and operates these within defined seasons (e.g., 2026 season from August 25, 2025, to August 30, 2026).
- Hosts and funds the annual TAKE2 Hunter & Jumper FinalsHosts the TAKE2 Finals at venues such as the Kentucky Horse Park or Kentucky National, awarding $20,000–$23,000 in total prize money annually, including $10,000–$11,500 per division for Hunters and Jumpers. The top 40 high-point horses in each division qualify, with additional wild card berths available. Entry fees are waived for qualifiers.
- Organizes and funds competitive Thoroughbred Hunter and Jumper divisions at USEF-rated horse showsPartners with over 500 USEF-rated horse shows across up to 27 states to offer Thoroughbred-specific Hunter and Jumper divisions, operating an annual league season (e.g., August 2024–August 2025) that recognizes points earned by members. The program has expanded from eight shows in three states in its first year to over 500 shows in 27 states by 2026.
- Recognizes and incentivizes junior riders competing on ThoroughbredsRecognizes junior riders in TAKE2 Hunter and Jumper classes with championship trophies and saddle pads for the top five in each division. Offers a $500 bonus to the high-point junior rider in each division and the top-finishing junior at the Finals. Also provides a $1,000 scholarship grant via drawing for enrolled junior riders who compete in TAKE2 classes, usable for U.S. higher education expenses.
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Equine Rescue and Retirement Care 2 activities
- Facilitates aftercare placement for retired Thoroughbred racehorses from NYRA circuitPartners with TAA-accredited aftercare programs to provide rehabilitation, retraining, and placement for retired Thoroughbred racehorses from the New York Racing Association (NYRA) circuit. Requires veterinary evaluation prior to acceptance, arranges transportation to facilities, and serves as a liaison between owners/trainers and placement programs.
- Maintains public outreach and adoption promotion platformOperates a public website featuring program information, news, links to partner programs, a photo gallery of horses available for adoption, and a donation page to support operations.
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Animal Welfare Fundraising through Retail and Sales 1 activity
- Funds rehab, retraining, and rehoming of retired racehorses through partner programsProvides financial donations to TAA-accredited partner programs to support the rehabbing, retraining, and rehoming of retired racehorses, with an average donation of $2,600 per horse, 70% of which is funded by TAKE THE LEAD.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Conducts oversight of partner aftercare programs to ensure equine welfare standardsConducts regular site visits to partner rehabilitation and retraining programs to ensure compliance with AAEP (American Association of Equine Practitioners) care standards.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$805K
Contributions & grants$787K98%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$19K2%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$829K
Program expenses99%
Admin / overhead1%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$1.11M
Cash$289K
Investments$819K
Liabilities$3K
Net assets$1.10M
Liquid reserves16.0 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -14.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 4
- ADELE EINHORN — DIRECTOR
- ALEXA HARRIS — DIRECTOR
- MICHAEL SHANLEY — DIRECTOR
- PATRICE VIOLETTE TAYLOR — DIRECTOR
relationships · 33
Who they work with
- ACTT Naturally Partner — Partnered TAA-accredited adoption and retraining facility
- Akindale Thoroughbred Retirement Partner — Partnered TAA-accredited adoption and retraining facility
- Final Furlong Thoroughbreds Partner — Partnered TAA-accredited adoption and retraining facility
- HISA Government — Utilizes the HISA Portal for transfer of retiring racehorses into aftercare.
- Lucky Orphans Horse Rescue Partner — Partnered TAA-accredited adoption and retraining facility
- New Vocations Partner — Partnered TAA-accredited adoption and retraining facility
- New York Racing Association Government — Circuit from which Thoroughbreds retire and are placed through the TAKE THE LEAD program.
- New York Racing Association Government — Tracks operated by NYRA are the source of racehorses eligible for the TAKE THE LEAD retirement program.
- New York Racing Association Partner — Collaborates to provide rehabilitation, retraining, and placement for Thoroughbreds retiring from its racing circuit.
- New York Racing Association Partner — Provides retiring Thoroughbred racehorses from NYRA tracks for rehabilitation and retraining placement.
- New York Thoroughbred Breeders Inc. Partner — Co-founded the TAKE2 Second Career Thoroughbred Program in 2012
- New York Thoroughbred Breeders Inc. Partner — Co-founder and sponsor of the TAKE2 Program.
- New York Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association Partner — Co-creator of TAKE THE LEAD, which partners with TAA-accredited aftercare organizations to place retired Thoroughbreds.
- New York Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association Network — Founded and operates the TAKE THE LEAD program as part of its equine aftercare initiatives.
- New York Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association Partner — Co-founded the TAKE2 Second Career Thoroughbred Program in 2012
- New York Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association Partner — Sponsor and co-founder of the TAKE2 Program, representing owners and trainers at New York racetracks.
- Niall Brennan's Final Furlong Horse Rescue Partner — Partnered TAA-accredited adoption and retraining facility
- ReRun Partner — Partnered TAA-accredited adoption and retraining facility
- Second Chance Thoroughbreds Partner — Partnered TAA-accredited adoption and retraining facility
- TCA Partner — Co-presents the Junior Rider Award with TAKE2 Second Career Thoroughbred Program.
- Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Partner — Accredits aftercare organizations that partner with TAKE THE LEAD to find homes for retired Thoroughbreds.
- Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Partner — Collaborates with Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance-accredited organizations to place retiring racehorses.
- Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Partner — Partner organization whose accreditation standards are used to evaluate and approve rehabilitation and retraining facilities.
- Thoroughbred Charities of America Partner — Co-presents the TAKE2 High-Score Junior Rider Award with TAKE2 Second Career Thoroughbred Program Inc.
- Thoroughbred Charities of America Partner — Presents the TAKE2 High-Score Junior Rider Award and provides saddle pads to top junior riders.
- Thoroughbred Educational Fund Partner — Partnered TAA-accredited adoption and retraining facility
- Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation Partner — Partnered TAA-accredited adoption and retraining facility
- USEF Government — Partners with USEF-rated horse shows and aligns fence and competition specifications with USEF standards.
- USEF Government — Verifies competition results for the TAKE2 Thoroughbred League
- USEF Partner — Collaborates with USEF to recognize competition in rated Thoroughbred Hunter and Jumper Divisions for league points and awards.
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strategies · 3
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.
- Market Creation Through Visibility and Incentivesmethodology: market_creation_for_retired_racehorsesBy combining brand visibility at sanctioned events, performance-based recognition, and a member-based incentive structure, we create a sustainable post-racing market for Thoroughbreds because public validation and competitive rewards increase demand and owner investment in second careers.
- Partnership-Based Aftercare Placement with Medical Safeguardsmethodology: partnership-based aftercare placementBy partnering with accredited aftercare organizations and requiring veterinary evaluation prior to enrollment, we ensure safe and effective retraining of retired racehorses because health screening and liaison-supported placement increase the likelihood of successful second careers.
- Stepping-Stone Model for Equine Career Transitionmethodology: stepping_stone_modelBy introducing retired racehorses to lower-level, USEF-rated competition, we prepare them for successful advancement in equestrian sports because gradual exposure builds confidence and skill in both horse and rider, increasing long-term career sustainability.