About Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Foundation
Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that accredits, inspects, and awards grants to approved aftercare organizations to retrain, retire, and rehome Thoroughbreds using industry-wide funding.
Focus Areas
Thoroughbred aftercareEquine welfare and careAccreditation and inspectionsGrantmaking to aftercare organizationsEducation and workforce pathways for retraining Thoroughbreds
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About Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Foundation
Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Foundation Inc. centers its grantmaking on accredited organizations that retrain, retire, and rehome Thoroughbreds. That model links funding to accreditation: organizations must meet the alliance’s Code of Standards before becoming eligible for annual financial grants and inspections. The result is a grantmaker focused on equine aftercare operations rather than direct support to individuals. Recent awards show a steady flow of six-figure support to the same aftercare network over multiple years. New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program in Lexington received $175,200 in 2024 and $150,000 in 2025, while Old Friends in Georgetown received $175,000 in 2024 and $150,000 in 2025. Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation Inc. in Saratoga Springs also appears repeatedly, with $175,000 in 2024 and $150,000 in 2025. The foundation’s work is tied to industry-funded support for retired Thoroughbreds, with grants earmarked for equine care and awarded annually after committee review and Board approval. Its portfolio includes rescues, adoption programs, retirement facilities, and equine-assisted programs across the accredited aftercare field.
What Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Foundation Funds
A core theme is retraining and adoption. New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program in Lexington received $175,200 in 2024 for Thoroughbred aftercare, and $150,000 in 2025 for the same purpose. Retirement and sanctuary care are also central. Old Friends in Georgetown received $175,000 in 2024 for Thoroughbred aftercare, and Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation Inc. in Saratoga Springs received $175,000 in 2024 for the same area. The foundation also supports rescue organizations that house and rehabilitate horses. Akindale Thoroughbred Rescue in Pawling received $165,000 in 2023 and $150,200 in 2024, both for Thoroughbred aftercare. Equine Rescue of Aiken in Aiken received $125,000 in 2023 and $100,000 in 2024 for Thoroughbred aftercare. These awards point to a grantmaker built around the care, retraining, and rehoming of retired racehorses.
How Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Foundation Gives
Typical grants cluster in the five-figure to low six-figure range: the 25th percentile is $20,000, the median is $30,000, and the 75th percentile is $50,000. Within the recent grant list, many awards are substantially larger, reflecting annual operating support to accredited aftercare organizations. Recipients appear across multiple years, including New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program, Old Friends, Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation Inc., and ReRun Inc., which suggests ongoing, repeated support rather than one-time awards. The foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit grantmaker and does not fund individuals. Its grants are awarded annually through evaluation by a committee and approval by the Board of Directors.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$4M
Total Assets
$10.1M
Total Revenue
$6.7M
Total Expenses
$5.3M
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $20K and $50K, with a median of $30K.
25th Percentile
$20K
Median
$30K
75th Percentile
$50K
Geographic Reach
National31 states funded
About 10% of grants go to recipients in NY.
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