named programs · 4 · from sources
what they call their work
Arizona-Bred Certification
Authenticates and certifies Thoroughbred horses bred in Arizona, ensuring eligibility for state-sponsored awards and races.
Breeders’ Festivals
Hosts annual events that promote and celebrate the achievements of Arizona breeders and their horses.
Restricted Stakes Races
Promotes and sponsors various restricted stakes races for Arizona-bred Thoroughbreds, including the Arizona Breeders’ Futurity.
Sales Stakes
Organizes the annual Spring and Fall Sales Stakes for graduates of its mixed sales, providing a marketplace for Thoroughbreds.
activities · 10
what they do
direct service · 9
- Arizona Broodmare Registry AdministrationAdministers the Arizona Broodmare Registry program, including registering broodmares, processing ownership transfers, and collecting annual updates from breeders and stallion owners to maintain accurate records in accordance with state statute.
- Arizona-Bred Thoroughbred CertificationAuthenticates and certifies Arizona-Bred thoroughbreds as an agent for the Arizona Racing Commission, ensuring eligibility for awards distribution and compliance with Arizona Revised Statute §5-114.
- Arizona-Bred Thoroughbred CertificationAuthenticates and certifies Arizona-Bred thoroughbreds as an agent for the Arizona Racing Commission, ensuring eligibility for races and awards distribution, and administers eligibility for future stakes races.
- Member Benefits and Events Member Discount ProgramsOffers members various benefits, including an Annual Awards Dinner, special promotions at Breeders’ Festivals, free grandstand admission to live racing days, discounts on fees, advertising rates, and online Thoroughbred sales opportunities.
- Member Benefits and Events Member Discount ProgramsOffers members various benefits including an Annual Awards Dinner, special promotions at Breeders’ Festivals, free grandstand admission to live racing days, discounts on fees, advertising rates, and online Thoroughbred sales opportunities.
- Thoroughbred Horse Services Equine Boarding & Retirement CareProvides a range of services for thoroughbred horses, including breeding, lay-up, boarding, sales preparation, breaking, training, foaling, and swimming, with access to a 5/8 mile training track.
- Thoroughbred Race Hosting and OrganizationOrganizes and hosts various thoroughbred races, including the ATBA Three-Year-Old Sales Stakes, Arizona Breeders' Futurity, ATBA Fall Sales Futurity, and Arizona Stallion Stakes, often with specific divisions for colts, geldings, and fillies, and maintains archives of past events.
- Thoroughbred Sales Event Equine Auctions and Sales EventsHosts an annual Fall Mixed Sale, providing a public marketplace for Thoroughbreds.
- Thoroughbred Sales Event Equine Auctions and Sales EventsHosts an annual Fall Mixed Sale, which serves as a public marketplace for Thoroughbreds.
advocacy · 1
- Legislative Advocacy Legislative Monitoring & Advocacy for Industry ProfessionalsRepresents the interests of Arizona Thoroughbred breeders in legislative matters, key industry issues, and commission meetings of the Arizona Department of Racing.
strategies · 9
how they think
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- Adaptive racing program management adaptive_racing_program unique to this orgThe organization adapts its racing program by substituting futurity races with stakes races for older horses when necessary, demonstrating flexibility in event planning to maintain racing opportunities.
- Certifying Arizona-bred Thoroughbreds through state-authorized criteria state_authorized_certification unique to this orgThe organization operates as a state-designated agent to authenticate Arizona-bred Thoroughbreds by requiring specific criteria for certification, including broodmare registry entry, foaling in Arizona, and the foal remaining in the state for a defined period, ensuring the integrity and recognition of the Arizona-bred designation.
- Incentivizing Arizona-bred Thoroughbreds through financial awards incentive_program unique to this orgThe organization incentivizes the breeding and ownership of Arizona-bred Thoroughbreds by ensuring higher purses in restricted races and providing additional monetary awards (percentages of the winner's share) to breeders, owners, and owner-breeders, thereby making it financially attractive to participate in the Arizona breeding program.
- Incentivizing Arizona-bred thoroughbreds through racing and financial awards incentive_program unique to this orgThe organization promotes the breeding and ownership of Arizona-bred thoroughbreds by organizing dedicated racing events with higher purses and providing additional monetary awards to breeders and owners from race winnings. This strategy aims to create a financial incentive for participation in the Arizona breeding and racing industry.
- Industry development and advocacy for Arizona thoroughbred breeding industry_development_and_support unique to this orgThe organization is dedicated to improving the Thoroughbred breed and supporting breeders in Arizona by developing and growing the breeding and racing industry. This includes advocating for legislation that compensates horse breeders from the state's pari-mutual handle.
- Network of member farms for comprehensive breeding services network_of_member_farms unique to this orgThe organization operates a network of member farms that provide comprehensive services for thoroughbred breeding, care, and preparation. This network supports the practical aspects of horse breeding and development.
- Promoting Arizona-bred Thoroughbreds through dedicated racing events breeder_promotion_through_racing unique to this orgThe organization promotes Arizona-bred Thoroughbreds by organizing and adapting annual racing events, such as futurity and stakes races, specifically for horses bred in the state, often divided by gender, to showcase their quality and encourage breeding.
- State-authorized certification and regulation of Arizona-bred thoroughbreds state-authorized_certification unique to this orgThe organization acts as a state-designated agent to authenticate Arizona-bred thoroughbreds, requiring specific criteria for certification, including broodmare registry and foaling within the state. This ensures the integrity and recognition of Arizona-bred horses within the racing industry.
- Supporting and developing the Arizona Thoroughbred breeding and racing industry industry_development_and_support unique to this orgThe organization is dedicated to improving the Thoroughbred breed and supporting breeders in Arizona by fostering industry development, advocating for legislation (like a breeders' law for compensation from pari-mutual handles), and providing a network of member farms for comprehensive services, all aimed at growing the state's breeding and racing sector.
financials · form 990 · fy2022
the money
revenue
Total revenue$2.19M
Contributions & grants$10K0%
Program service revenue$2.12M97%
Investment income$2460%
Other revenue$61K
expenses
Total expenses$2.23M
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$94K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$688K
Cash$607K
Investments$0
Liabilities$141K
Net assets$547K
Liquid reserves3.3 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue -1.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022
who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BERDETTE FELIPE | MANAGER | 40 | $49K |
board members · 12
- DAVE WILLIAMS — DIRECTOR
- DR FILIPPO SANTARO — DIRECTOR
- JOHN CAMPO III — DIRECTOR
- KEVIN OWENS — DIRECTOR
- MICHAEL BARRO — DIRECTOR
- MICHAEL FEIGENBAUM — DIRECTOR
- MOLLY PEARSON — DIRECTOR
- RON ALLEN — DIRECTOR
- RON CHAPPELL — DIRECTOR
- SCOTT ROLLINS — DIRECTOR
- TOSCH KESHIAN — DIRECTOR
- WILLIAM MATTHEWS — DIRECTOR
relationships · 20
who they work with
- Arizona Department of Racing Government — Is represented in all commission meetings of the department.
- Arizona Racing Commission Government — Acts as an agent for the commission in certifying Arizona-bred Thoroughbreds.
- Bar Diamond Ranch Partner — Member farm offering breeding, lay-up, boarding, and sale preparation services.
- Coady Photography Partner — Photography partner documenting the Arizona Breeders' Futurity events
- Coady Photography Partner — Provided photo credit for the ATBA Sales Stakes event.
- Coady Photography Partner — Provided photography for the 2019 ATBA Fall Sales Futurity events.
- Coady Photography Partner — Provided photography services for the ATBA Three-Year-Old Sales Stakes events.
- Coady Photography Partner — Provides photography services for the Arizona Stallion Stakes.
- Fleming Thoroughbred Farm Partner — Member farm offering breeding, lay-up, boarding, sales prep, breaking and training, and access to a 5/8 mile training track.
- Hidden Springs Ranch Partner — Member farm offering training, boarding, sales preparation, foaling, and swimming services.
- Jockey Club Partner — Requires stallion owners to submit "Report of Mares Bred" to the Jockey Club as part of the eligibility process for the AZ Stallion Stakes Derby.
- Manner Ranch Partner — Member farm offering breaking, training, lay-ups, boarding, and sales preparation services.
- Rillito Park Partner — Provides free grandstand admission to members on live racing days.
- Starquine.com Partner — Exclusive partnership to provide discounted online Thoroughbred sales opportunities for members.
- State of Arizona Government — Agent of the State assigned to authenticate Arizona-Breds, granted authority for certification as per Arizona Revised Statute §5-114.
- TWB Training Partner — Member farm offering lay-up and boarding services.
- Triple AAA Ranch Partner — Member farm offering breeding services.
- Turf Paradise Partner — Provides free grandstand admission to members on live racing days.
- Yavapai Downs Partner — Provides free grandstand admission to members on live racing days.
- Zimmerman Racing Partner — Member farm offering lay-up and boarding services.