Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation Inc
Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation, Inc. is a New York, New York–based public charity that funds veterinary research to improve horses’ health and soundness. Its website describes its work as supporting research at universities, with the aim of helping horses of all breeds live healthier lives.
Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation Inc gave $2.3M across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $164K), top state Michigan. 21% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,290,699
- +20.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- -6.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $163,621
- +29.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $97,763
- Total assets
- $50,525,418
- +13.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 21% first-time grantees (3 of 14, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (30% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The general research application is online. Principal investigators are generally limited to one application per year and should hold a professorial rank or research professorship with salary provided by their institution. The instructions prohibit allocating salary and fringe benefits for the principal investigator, co-investigators, or faculty of the applicant or collaborating institutions. Applications require a detailed budget; proposed animal research must have institutional animal-care and use committee approval before funds are awarded. The foundation requires progress reports and a scientific paper submitted for publication at the end of the project. Its instructions say researchers with delinquent grants may be barred from submitting further proposals; if more than one researcher at an institution is delinquent, submissions from any department may be ineligible until the matter is resolved.
- Review Cycle
- The 2026 application cycle for funding in 2027 is open, with a deadline of October 1, 2026, at 5 p.m. Eastern. Funding announcements are expected by late March 2027. The separate Research Career Development application deadline is November 2, 2026; two awards are available, the Storm Cat Career Development Award and the Elaine & Bertram Klein Development Award.
- Deadline
- The 2026 application cycle for funding in 2027 is open, with a deadline of October 1, 2026, at 5 p.m.
- Contact
Mailing address: 250 Park Avenue Suite 2020, New York, NY 10177
Phone: (212) 371-5970
Website: https://grayson-jockeyclub.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Michigan State University ($698K). Together the top 10 received $2.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
74 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 26 grants of 74 (35%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation states that it funds research at universities in North America and beyond. Its 2024 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in multiple states; the largest stated shares went to Michigan (30%), New York (16%), Texas (13%), Colorado (11%), and Wisconsin (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
21%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 14 grantees (21%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $65K; repeat grants $191K. How we count
Medians: $32K first-time, $99K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.3M (2020) to $2.3M (2024). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $2.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan State University East Lansing, MI | Equine Research | $697,719 |
| Cornell University Ithaca, NY | Equine Research | $364,762 |
| Texas A&M College Station, TX | Equine Research | $288,371 |
| Colorado State University Fort Collins, CO | Equine Research | $246,157 |
| University of Wisconsin - Madison Madison, WI | Equine Research | $138,248 |
| University of Kentucky Research Foundation Lexington, KY | Equine Research | $107,298 |
| Oklahoma State University Stillwater, OK | Equine Research | $99,296 |
| Louisiana State University Baton Rouge, LA | Equine Research | $96,229 |
| University of Illinois Urbana, IL | Equine Research | $68,454 |
| Virginia Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine Blacksburg, VA | Equine Research | $64,696 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $50,525,418 | $5,212,506 | $3,339,255 | $2,290,699 | 14 | $2,921,996 |
| 2023 | $44,577,903 | $3,276,635 | $2,700,755 | $1,896,057 | 15 | $1,503,440 |
| 2022 | $37,387,583 | $3,114,587 | $2,348,194 | $1,556,005 | 16 | $961,755 |
| 2021 | $48,405,049 | $8,514,862 | $2,330,438 | $1,452,138 | 15 | $4,250,784 |
| 2020 | $40,429,911 | $2,940,794 | $2,073,714 | $1,343,571 | 14 | $1,431,680 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to advance research that enhances the safety and health of the horse. Its website says it supports significant veterinary research relevant to equine health and performance, and that most of its research benefits all breeds, although it is affiliated with the Thoroughbred horse industry.
The 2024 grants listed in the filing include support for equine research at universities and research-related organizations. Among the grantees described in their own materials, CSU STRATA says it aids Colorado State University System institutions in their research and educational efforts. The organization identified in the grantee description as the University of Wisconsin–Madison states that the Panhellenic Association’s mission is to foster scholarship, philanthropy, and community on campus. The LSU Eunice Foundation describes its purpose as supporting programs and activities that benefit LSU Eunice.
Grantmaking
Separately, the itemized grant data for that filing year lists 14 grants totaling $2,290,699, with a median of $97,762 and a range from $20,000 to $697,719. The foundation’s application instructions say its average award over the preceding five years was $110,000 per grant.
The largest itemized 2024 awards were $697,719 to Michigan State University for equine research, $364,762 to Cornell University for equine research, $288,371 to Texas A&M for equine research, $246,157 to Colorado State University for equine research, and $138,248 to the University of Wisconsin–Madison for equine research. Other listed recipients included the University of Kentucky Research Foundation, Oklahoma State University, Louisiana State University, the University of Illinois, Virginia Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, the University of California–Davis, and the University of Arizona.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2024 filing include Kevin Lavin, chairman (partial year); Geoffrey Russell, vice chairman (partial year); Dell Hancock, director/chairman (partial year); Dr. Rick M. Arthur; Donald R. Dizney; Ben Haggin; Braxton Jones Lynch; John C. Oxley; Dr. Hiram C. Polk Jr.; and Virginia Guest Valentine.
Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation Inc is led by Jamie S. Haydon, President on every filing since 2020; 3 of 26 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jamie S. Haydon
President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$178K (2020) → $178K (2024)
Kevin Lavin
Chairman
Vice Chairman → Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dell Hancock
Director & Chairman
Chairman → Director & Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Holly White
Director of Development
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$114K (2020) → $124K (2024)
Adele B. Dilschneider
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ben Haggin
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Braxton Jones Lynch
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charlsie Cantey
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daisey Phipps Pulito
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Donald R. Dizney
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hiram C. Polk Jr.
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
J. Michael O'Farrell
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John C. Oxley
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John M. B. O'Connor
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Larry R. Bramlage
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Louis Cella
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lucy Young Hamilton
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Perry R. Bass
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rick M. Arthur
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stuart S. Janney III
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vinnie Viola
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Virginia Guest Valentine
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Resia Ayers
Secretary & Operations Manager
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$50K (2020) → $58K (2024)
Geoffrey Russell
Vice Chairman
Director → Vice Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura Barillaro
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marc Summers
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Leverett S. Miller (2020–2023) — Director Emeritus
- Former: A Gary Lavin (2020) — Director
- Former: Joseph Harper (2020) — Director
- Former: Waddell Hancock (2020) — Chairman
- Former: William S Farish Jr. (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $178K, to Jamie S Haydon (President). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation Inc
How much does Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation Inc give each year?
Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation Inc gave $2.3M across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.9M across 15 grants.
What is Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $97,763, and its average grant was $163,621, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation Inc that year got $65K on average.
Where does Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation Inc give grants?
Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation Inc's top state is Michigan, with 30% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were New York (16%) and Texas (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Lexington, KY (2 grants).
Does Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Equine Research" (14 grants).
Who are Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Michigan State University ($697,719), Cornell University ($364,762) and Texas A&M ($288,371), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation Inc?
Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation Inc reported $50.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.2M.
What does Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to advance research that enhances the safety and health of the horse. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation Inc?
The general research application is online. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation Inc's EIN?
Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-6031750. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 1, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 7, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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