The Jockey Club
The organization is dedicated to the improvement of thoroughbred breeding and racing. It fulfills that mandate by serving many segments of the industry through its subsidiary companies and by providing support to a wide range of industry initiatives.
The Jockey Club at a glance
In short: The Jockey Club gave $1.5M across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $221K), mostly in Kentucky. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,544,725
- +4.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +133.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $220,675
- -55.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $81,070,886
- +7.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (99% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Jockey Club funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Foundation ($1.4M). Together the top 7 received $1.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 33 (61%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Jockey Club gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−4%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.5M (2023) to $3.5M (2022). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $1.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Foundation Lexington, KY | General Support | $1,389,725 |
| Ed Brown Society Lexington, KY | General Support | $50,000 |
| Bluegrass Community Foundation Lexington, KY | General Support | $50,000 |
| Horse Country Lexington, KY | General Support | $25,000 |
| Animal Wellness Action Washington, DC | General Support | $10,000 |
| Amplify Horse Racing Inc Lexington, KY | General Support | $10,000 |
| Humane World for Animals (formerly Humane Society of the United States) Washington, DC | General Support | $10,000 |
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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 | $81,070,886 | $13,497,578 | $15,592,003 | $1,544,725 | 7 | $2,145,958 |
| 2023 | $75,496,616 | $12,757,536 | $14,379,838 | $1,476,225 | 3 | $1,230,969 |
| 2022 | $65,771,192 | $15,096,430 | $17,798,587 | $3,517,207 | 10 | $3,780,980 |
| 2021 | $77,383,639 | $14,119,358 | $16,206,789 | $1,609,975 | 6 | $3,010,765 |
| 2020 | $73,796,831 | $15,092,127 | $16,379,202 | $1,735,000 | 7 | $4,413,821 |
About The Jockey Club
Based on IRS filings
The Jockey Club is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $81.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $1.5M. Net investment income was $2.1M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Jockey Club is led by James L Gagliano, President & Chief Operating Officer on every filing since 2020; 7 of 20 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James L Gagliano
President & Chief Operating Officer
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$1.2M (2020) → $958K (2024)
Matt Luliano
Executive Vice President & Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$531K (2020) → $497K (2024)
Stuart S Janney III
Chairman
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laura Barillaro
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$404K (2020) → $473K (2024)
Marc Summers
Vice President & General Counsel
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$464K (2020) → $436K (2024)
Rick Bailey
Registrar
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$164K (2020) → $175K (2024)
Andrew Chesser
Registration Services Manager
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$107K (2021) → $128K (2024)
Jamie Haydon
Deputy Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
10 hrs/week
$39K (2024)
Barbara Banke
Steward
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Everett R Dobson
Steward
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ian Highet
Treasurer
Secretary & Treasurer → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Larry R Bramlage
Steward
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William M Lear Jr.
Secretary
Vice Chairman → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William S Farish Jr.
Vice Chair
Steward → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alex R Rankin
Steward
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Louis A Cella
Steward
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vincent Viola
Steward
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Terry Finley
Steward
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David O'Farrell
Steward
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gary Fenton
Steward
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Erica Lapp (2020–2023) — Controller
- Former: Samantha Randazzo (2023) — The Jockey Club Steward
- Former: C Steven Duncker (2020–2022) — Steward
- Former: Jennifer Durenberger (2020–2022) — The Jockey Club Steward
- Former: John W Phillips (2020–2021) — Steward
- Former: Vinne Viola (2020–2021) — Steward
- Former: J Michael O'Farrell Jr. (2020) — Steward
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 $958K, to James L Gagliano (President & Chief Operating Officer). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Jockey Club
How much does The Jockey Club give each year?
The Jockey Club gave $1.5M across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.5M across 3 grants.
What is The Jockey Club's typical grant size?
The Jockey Club's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $220,675, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Jockey Club give grants?
The Jockey Club gives mostly in Kentucky: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Lexington, KY (5 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does The Jockey Club give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Jockey Club's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are The Jockey Club's largest grantees?
The Jockey Club's largest 2024 grantees include Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Foundation ($1,389,725), Ed Brown Society ($50,000) and Bluegrass Community Foundation ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 96% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Jockey Club?
The Jockey Club reported $81.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $13.5M.
What is The Jockey Club?
The Jockey Club is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in New York, NY. It holds $81.1M in total assets as of 2024.
What is The Jockey Club's EIN?
The Jockey Club's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-0888345. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
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 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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