Standardbred Journal Inc
The Standardbred Journals mission is to provide education, news, and marketing opportunities to all horse enthusiasts and to raise funds to promote, enhance, and protect the Standardbred Horse industry. The Standardbred Journals primary conduit to educate the general public is a periodical it publishes on a quarterly basis.
Standardbred Journal Inc at a glance
In short: Standardbred Journal Inc gave $38K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $19K), mostly in Kentucky. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $37,700
- -5.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $18,850
- -52.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $18,850
- Total assets
- $224,628
- +35.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (80% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Standardbred Journal Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Kentucky State Fair ($30K). Together the top 2 received $38K.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $38K (2024) to $40K (2023). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $38K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky State Fair Louisville, KY | — | $30,200 |
| Arhpa Road Horse & Pony Assc Duluth, GA | — | $7,500 |
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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 | $224,628 | $563,302 | $550,676 | $37,700 | 2 | — |
| 2023 | $166,060 | $585,046 | $578,937 | $40,000 | 1 | — |
| 2022 | $110,175 | $513,559 | $444,849 | — | — | $576 |
About Standardbred Journal Inc
Based on IRS filings
Standardbred Journal Inc is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Apple Creek, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $225K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $38K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Standardbred Journal Inc is led by Robert Hershberger, Chairman on every filing since 2022; 3 of 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert Hershberger
Chairman
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anthony L. Miller
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
$3K (2023) → $23K (2024)
Beth A. Miller
Board Member
On filings since 2022
6.3 hrs/week
$24K (2023) → $23K (2024)
Mark A. Yoder
Board Member
On filings since 2022
45 hrs/week
$64K (2022) → $70K (2024)
Stephen R. Yoder
Secretary
On filings since 2022
7.5 hrs/week
$18K (2022) → $0 (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 $70K, to Mark a Yoder (Board Member). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Standardbred Journal Inc
How much does Standardbred Journal Inc give each year?
Standardbred Journal Inc gave $38K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $40K across 1 grant.
How large is Standardbred Journal Inc?
Standardbred Journal Inc reported $225K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $563K.
What is Standardbred Journal Inc?
Standardbred Journal Inc is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Apple Creek, OH. It holds $225K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Standardbred Journal Inc operate?
Standardbred Journal Inc has awarded grants in Georgia, Kentucky.
What is Standardbred Journal Inc's EIN?
Standardbred Journal Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-3095462. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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