irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $0THE ORGANIZATION WAS ABLE TO SPONSOR AN ADOPTION BARN AT THE STANDARDBRED NATIONAL HORSE SHOW IN NEW JERSEY; PROVIDING A VENUE FOR VISITORS TO SHOWCASE THEIR ADOPTABLE HORSES AND DISPLAY THEIR VERSATILITY FOR SECOND CAREERS.
- #2 $0THE ORGANIZATION'S LONG-TERM DEBT, WHICH INCLUDED A MORTGAGE AND DEMAND NOTE PLUS ACCRUED INTEREST TOTALING $537,207, WAS FORGIVEN IN YEAR 2024.
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Adoption Barn at Equine Events
Sponsors a venue at events like the Standardbred National Horse Show to showcase adoptable horses and promote second careers.
Equine Internship Program
Offers hands-on learning in equine management, barn operations, medical care, and retraining; available for 2 to 12 weeks with flexible scheduling and potential for college credit.
Retired Horse Rehabilitation and Adoption
Provides evaluation, medical care, retraining, and adoption services for retired Standardbred racehorses; prioritizes New York-bred horses and maintains a 20-horse capacity with a waiting list when full.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Equine Rescue and Retirement Care 3 activities
- Accepts and manages donated horsesOperates a horse donation program requiring a written application, vetting process, and placement fee to offset retraining costs. Maintains a waiting list and accepts donations in order of application when capacity allows.
- Facilitates adoption of retired Standardbred horsesManages an adoption program that includes processing applications on a first-come, first-served basis, requiring a deposit to hold a horse for up to 15 days. Showcased adoptable horses at equine events such as the Standardbred National Horse Show, contributing to an increase in adoptions from 19 in 2021 to 20 in 2022 and 21 additional adoptions in 2023.
- Provides long-term care and retraining for retired Standardbred horsesOperates a 105-acre farm in Oxford, NY, providing housing and care for up to 20 retired Standardbred horses at a time. Upon arrival, each horse receives veterinary and farrier evaluation and begins retraining to prepare for new careers.
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Humane Education and Responsible Pet Ownership 1 activity
- Hosts public visits and educational toursOffers farm tours by appointment with 24-hour notice and allows public visits to meet adoptable horses, supporting outreach and engagement with the community.
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Nonprofit Internship Programs 1 activity
- Offers internships in equine management and re-schoolingProvides flexible full-time and part-time internship opportunities ranging from 2 to 12 weeks, focused on large-scale equine management, including riding and re-schooling of retired racehorses.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Advocates for state legislation on racehorse aftercare and protectionSupported the passage of New York State legislation, including Senate Bill S1442, to prohibit the slaughter of racehorses and breeding stock, mandate microchipping of racehorses, and enable tax return contributions to thoroughbred aftercare programs.
- Maintains facility and operational infrastructureEmploys a barn manager, trainer, maintenance staff, rider, and supporting staff to manage daily operations, facility upkeep, and horse care activities on-site.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$854K
Contributions & grants$778K91%
Program service revenue$76K9%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$107
expenses
Total expenses$359K
Program expenses90%
Admin / overhead9%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$117K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$404K
Cash$88K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$404K
Liquid reserves3.0 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +254.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 9
- BOB BONI — DIRECTOR
- CLAIRE CHAPPELL — DIRECTOR
- DAVID HANSON — SECRETARY
- FRANCES BLAZER — TREASURER
- JENNIFER CONNOR — DIRECTOR
- PAUL KELLEY — VICE PRESIDENT
- RICHARD GUTNICK — DIRECTOR
- RITA SCHARMAN — DIRECTOR
- WANDA POLISSENI — PRESIDENT
relationships · 21
Who they work with
- Alesia Wheeler-Wade Partner — Stall sponsor of Purple Haze Standardbred Adoption Program for 2024-2025
- Cameo Hills Farm Partner — Supporter of Purple Haze Standardbred Adoption Program for 2024-2025
- Coyote Wynd Farm Partner — Supporter of Purple Haze Standardbred Adoption Program for 2024-2025
- Equus Media Partner — Developed the organization's website
- Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries Government — Accredits PHSAP as an animal sanctuary.
- Lindy Farm Partner — Paddock/Outdoor Arena sponsor of Purple Haze Standardbred Adoption Program for 2024-2025
- Lost In Time Stable Partner — Supporter of Purple Haze Standardbred Adoption Program for 2024-2025
- Meadowlands Partner — Farm sponsor of Purple Haze Standardbred Adoption Program for 2024-2025
- Monticello Harness Horsemen's Association Partner — Supporter of Purple Haze Standardbred Adoption Program for 2024-2025
- New York State Legislature Government — Partnered with state legislative bodies to pass equine protection and aftercare legislation.
- Preferred Equine Marketing Partner — Stall sponsor of Purple Haze Standardbred Adoption Program for 2024-2025
- Purple Haze Stables LLC Partner — Farm sponsor of Purple Haze Standardbred Adoption Program for 2024-2025
- Rita Scharman Partner — Stall sponsor of Purple Haze Standardbred Adoption Program for 2024-2025
- Scharman Propane Partner — Farm sponsor of Purple Haze Standardbred Adoption Program for 2024-2025
- Southern Tier Harness Horsemen's Association Partner — Stable sponsor of Purple Haze Standardbred Adoption Program for 2024-2025
- Standardbred Owners Association of NY, Inc Partner — Supporter of Purple Haze Standardbred Adoption Program for 2024-2025
- Standardbred Transition Alliance Government — Reaccredited the organization in 2022 and 2023 for adherence to best practices in nonprofit operations and horse management.
- The Hambletonian Society Partner — Stall sponsor of Purple Haze Standardbred Adoption Program for 2024-2025
- Thoroughbred Adoption Center Partner — Collaborated with during its launch in Finger Lakes, N.Y.
- Tioga Downs Partner — Farm sponsor of Purple Haze Standardbred Adoption Program for 2024-2025
- local feed stores Partner — Purchases grain from local feed stores using nonprofit reward points and discount coupons.
strategies · 5
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.
- Experiential Learning in Equine After-Caremethodology: experiential_learningBy providing hands-on training in barn operations, medical care, nutrition, and grooming, the organization builds competent caregivers and supports sustainable rehoming, because immersive learning produces deeper understanding and commitment than theoretical instruction alone.
- Individualized Rehabilitation for Post-Racing Transitionmethodology: individualized_rehabilitationBy conducting individualized health, behavior, and fitness evaluations upon arrival, the organization enables successful retraining and adoption, because standardized approaches fail to address the diverse needs of retired racehorses.
- Legislative Advocacy for Systemic Equine Protectionmethodology: legislative_advocacyBy advocating for policies that ban horse slaughter, mandate microchipping, and create tax incentives, the organization aims to improve industry-wide aftercare standards, because systemic change is required to ensure long-term, scalable protection for retired racehorses.
- Rescue-and-Rehoming to Prevent Slaughtermethodology: rescue_and_rehomingBy rescuing retired Standardbred horses from livestock auctions, the organization prevents potential slaughter and provides them with humane second careers, because organized rehoming interventions are necessary to ensure post-racing welfare and reduce equine vulnerability.
- Second-Chance Rehoming for Mutual Benefitmethodology: second_chance_rehomingBy placing retired Standardbreds into second careers, the organization meets human needs for companionship, therapy, or competition while saving equine lives, because adoption outcomes improve when both horse and adopter benefit meaningfully.