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.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$81.1M
+7.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.5M
+4.6% YoY
Grant Count
7
+133.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$221K
-55.2% YoY
About The Jockey Club
Based on IRS filings
The Jockey Club is a nonprofit organization 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
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $81,070,886 | $75,496,616 | $65,771,192 |
| Revenue | $13,497,578 | $12,757,536 | $15,096,430 |
| Expenses | $15,592,003 | $14,379,838 | $17,798,587 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $2,145,958 | $1,230,969 | $3,780,980 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Foundation ($1,389,725), Ed Brown Society ($50,000), Bluegrass Community Foundation ($50,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Foundation Lexington, KY | General Support | $1,389,725 |
| 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 |
| Horse Country Lexington, KY | General Support | $25,000 |
| Ed Brown Society Lexington, KY | General Support | $50,000 |
| Bluegrass Community Foundation Lexington, KY | General Support | $50,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Highet | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Stuart S Janney III | Chairman | 2 | — |
| William M Lear Jr | Secretary | 1 | — |
| William S Farish Jr | Vice Chair | 1 | — |
| Alex R Rankin | Steward | 0.5 | — |
| Barbara Banke | Steward | 0.5 | — |
| David O'Farrell | Steward (as of 07/2024) | 0.5 | — |
| Dr Larry R Bramlage | Steward (through 07/2024) | 0.5 | — |
| Everett Dobson | Steward (as of 07/2024) | 2 | — |
| Gary Fenton | Steward (as of 07/2024) | 0.5 | — |
| Louis A Cella | Steward | 0.5 | — |
| Terry Finley | Steward | 0.5 | — |
| Vincent Viola | Steward (as of 07/2024) | 0.5 | — |
| James L Gagliano | President & Chief Operating Officer | 40 | $958,098 |
| Jamie Haydon | Deputy Executive Director | 10 | $39,468 |
| Laura Barillaro | Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer | 40 | $473,495 |
| Matt Luliano | Executive Vice President & Executive Director | 40 | $496,623 |
| Andrew Chesser | Registration Services Manager | 40 | $128,204 |
| Marc Summers | Vice President & General Counsel | 40 | $436,270 |
| Rick Bailey | REGISTRAR | 40 | $175,201 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Jockey Club?
The Jockey Club is a nonprofit organization focused on Recreation & Sports, based in NEW YORK, NY. It holds $81.1M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is The Jockey Club?
As of 2024, The Jockey Club holds $81.1M in total assets with $13.5M in annual revenue. It awarded 7 grants totaling $1.5M in 2024.
Where does The Jockey Club operate?
The Jockey Club has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Kentucky, Maryland, New York, Texas.
What size grants does The Jockey Club award?
In 2024, The Jockey Club awarded 7 grants totaling $1.5M — an average of about $221K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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.
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