irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $0RACETRACK CHAPLAINCY - PROVIDES SPIRITUAL GUIDANCE, RUNS RECREATION PROGRAM FOR INDIVIDUALS AND CONDUCTS RELIGIOUS SERVICES TO THOSE INDIVIDUALS THAT WORK AND LIVE ON THE BACKSTRETCH OF NYRA RACE TRACKS.
- #2 $0EQUINE RESEARCH - PROVIDING FUNDS TO FURTHER EQUINE AND DRUG RESEARCH IN ORDER TO PROVIDE SAFER RACING IN THE STATE OF NEW YORK.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Benevolence Program
Provides health services, counseling, education (including ESL and computer labs), scholarships, recreation, and social services to backstretch workers at NYRA tracks
Equine Research
Funds research in equine health and drug safety in collaboration with academic institutions to improve racing safety in New York
Racetrack Chaplaincy
Offers spiritual guidance, religious services, and recreation programs for individuals living and working on the backstretch of NYRA racetracks
TAKE2 Second Career Thoroughbred Program
Promotes post-racing careers for retired Thoroughbreds as sport horses through prize money and recognition in hunter and jumper competitions at over 400 shows in 23 states
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Equine Industry Representation and Support 4 activities
- Advocating for horsemen's interests in policy and governanceAdvocates on behalf of Thoroughbred owners and trainers regarding purse levels, gaming revenue distribution, racetrack operations, capital improvements, and racing dates; employs lobbyists, holds a voting seat on the NYRA Board, and provides representation on the New York Jockey Injury Compensation Fund to advance legislative solutions and industry integrity.
- Expanding access to Thoroughbred ownershipWelcomes new participants into Thoroughbred ownership through programs like Bona Venture Stables and West Point Thoroughbreds, having introduced hundreds of first-time owners to New York racing since 2003.
- Offering mediation services at racetracksProvides mediation services for owners, trainers, and backstretch employees at Aqueduct, Belmont, and Saratoga racetracks to resolve disputes and support harmonious track operations.
- Supporting Thoroughbred racing and breeding operationsOperates and supports Thoroughbred racing and breeding programs across New York State, including managing Song Hill Thoroughbreds LLC (a 100-acre farm housing broodmares, yearlings, and retired racehorses), breeding racehorses, campaigning horses under stable names like Bond Racing Stable, and launching horseOlogy—a full-cycle training and ownership organization offering breeding, training, racing, bloodstock advising, pinhooking, and small-share partnerships.
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Awarding educational scholarshipsOperates a Scholarship committee that provides educational funding support to members of the association or their dependents.
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Animal Welfare Fundraising through Retail and Sales 1 activity
- Funding equine aftercare programsFunds the TAKE THE LEAD Thoroughbred Retirement Program and the TAKE2 Second Career Thoroughbred Program to support post-racing care and career transitions for retired Thoroughbred racehorses, including sponsorship support for TAKE2’s work placing horses in second careers as hunters and jumpers.
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Equine Health and Welfare Education 1 activity
- Funding equine safety and drug researchFunds equine and drug research initiatives, including partnerships with institutions like Morrisville State College, to promote safer racing practices and improve equine welfare in New York State.
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Equine Rescue and Retirement Care 1 activity
- Operating thoroughbred aftercare and transition programsOperates an Aftercare committee focused on post-racing care for Thoroughbred horses and established horseOlogy Encore, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that facilitates permanent pasture placements and career transitions for retiring racehorses.
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Comprehensive Community Service Hubs 1 activity
- Providing backstretch community support servicesOperates a Benevolence Program that delivers health and social services, eyeglass and dental coverage, recreation programs, English as a Second Language classes, computer labs, the Groom Development Program, scholarships, and college financial aid consultation to backstretch workers at Aqueduct, Belmont, and Saratoga racetracks; also provides spiritual guidance and religious services.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Providing member services and operational supportProvides electronic access to mandatory workplace compliance posters, distributes condition books, stakes books, stall applications, sales catalogues, and racing journals, offers free notary public services, and produces newsletters and news bulletins shared via email and social media to keep members informed about New York racing.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$3.19M
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$3.13M98%
Investment income$64K2%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$3.16M
Program expenses0%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$656K
Grants paid out$1.43M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$3.60M
Cash$3.35M
Investments$0
Liabilities$75K
Net assets$3.53M
Liquid reserves12.7 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -2.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANDY BELFIORE | EXECUTIVE DI | 50 | $206K |
| DIONNE JOHNSON | BUSINESS MAN | 45 | $160K |
board members · 13
- ANDY AARON — DIRECTOR
- ARON YAGODA — OWNER VP
- DAN COLLINS — DIRECTOR
- DAVID DONK — TRAINER VP
- DAVID DUGGAN — DIRECTOR
- DR JENNIFER WHITE — DIRECTOR
- JAMES FERRARO — DIRECTOR
- JENA ANTONUCCI — DIRECTOR
- JOHN TERRANOVA — DIRECTOR
- LINDA RICE — DIRECTOR
- SANFORD GOLDFARB — DIRECTOR
- TINA MARIE BOND — PRESIDENT
- TOM BELLHOUSE — DIRECTOR
relationships · 33
Who they work with
- American Horse Council Partner — Collaborates on the publication and dissemination of the New York Equine Industry Economic Impact Study.
- BEST Partner — Helped implement the “Groom of the Day” program.
- Belmont Child Care Association (BCCA) Partner — Member of the Advisory Board.
- Bond Racing Stable Partner — Entity through which Tina Marie Bond campaigns racehorses and collaborates with partners from across the United States.
- Captain Family Services Partner — Supports the Saratoga County-based organization that helps people help themselves.
- Dr. Jennifer White Partner — Member of the Aftercare, Bylaws, and Legislative/Regulatory committees.
- Edward Messina Partner — Member of the Aftercare, Backstretch Programs/Benevolence, and Scholarship committees.
- Finger Lakes Partner — Track affiliate of the New York Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association
- James Ferraro Partner — Chair of the Backstretch Programs/Benevolence committee and member of the Scholarship committee.
- Joseph Brocklebank Partner — Member of the Backstretch Programs/Benevolence and Scholarship committees.
- Katie Miranda Partner — Co-founded horseOlogy and co-established horseOlogy Encore with Jena Antonucci.
- Linda Rice Partner — Chair of the Scholarship committee and member of the Owners and Trainers committees.
- MORRISVILLE STATE COLLEGE Partner — Collaborates on funding equine and drug research to promote safer racing in New York State.
- NY Racetrack Chaplaincy Partner — Involved with the organization.
- New York Jockey Injury Compensation Fund Partner — Provides representation and leadership to ensure low-cost workers’ compensation for jockeys and exercise riders.
- New York Racing Association Partner — Collaborates on racetrack operations, capital improvements, and governance; holds a voting seat on the NYRA Board.
- New York Racing Association Partner — Track affiliate of the New York Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association
- New York State Government — Complies with and disseminates labor law postings required by New York State.
- New York State Gaming Commission Government — Recognized representative of owners and trainers; works with the Commission on regulatory and operational matters.
- New York State Gaming Commission Government — State regulatory body related to racing and wagering
- New York State Thoroughbred Breeding and Development Fund Partner — State-funded program supporting thoroughbred breeding in New York
- New York Thoroughbred Breeders Partner — Organization representing thoroughbred breeders in New York
- Patrick Kelly Partner — Member of the Aftercare, Backstretch Programs/Benevolence, and Scholarship committees.
- Richard Schosberg Partner — Chair of the Aftercare committee.
- Robert Ribaudo Partner — Member of the Backstretch Programs/Benevolence and Scholarship committees.
- Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce Partner — Board member and vocal advocate for NY Racing in the Saratoga County community.
- St. Bonaventure University Network — Alma mater and former board trustee affiliation.
- State of New York Government — Engages in advocacy for horsemen at the state level in Albany.
- TAKE2 Second Career Thoroughbred Program Inc. Partner — Sponsor of TAKE2, which promotes second careers for retired Thoroughbred racehorses.
- Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association Network — NEW YORK THOROUGHBRED HORSEMEN'S ASSOCIATION INC is a member organization within the national Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association network.
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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.
- Collective Representation for Industry Influencemethodology: collective_representationBy uniting Thoroughbred owners and trainers under a shared representative body, the organization increases their collective bargaining power and operational effectiveness within the racing industry, because unified stakeholders can advocate more effectively for policy changes, fair treatment, and economic sustainability.
- Empathy-Driven Advocacy Informed by Industry Immersionmethodology: empathy-driven_industry_advocacyBy grounding advocacy in deep, lived understanding of horsemen’s daily challenges, the organization builds more credible and effective policy positions, because long-term relationships and firsthand experience with trainers and owners allow for more responsive and trusted representation.
- Investment in Workforce Wellbeing as Industry Supportmethodology: workforce_wellbeing_investmentBy directly supporting backstretch workers through benevolence programs, chaplaincy services, and education, the organization strengthens the stability and sustainability of the racing industry, because a supported, healthy workforce is essential to the daily operation and ethical integrity of thoroughbred racing.