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ARIZONA THOROUGHBRED BREEDERS ASSN

PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 237047530 · Form 990 · FY2022 · Medium ($1M-$10M) · atba.net
revenue
$2.2M
expenses
$2.2M
net assets
$547K
employees
15
program ratio
100%
mission · from form 990

UPGRADE RACE HORSES

profile · synthesized from sources

The Arizona Thoroughbred Breeders Association (ATBA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting and supporting the breeding and racing of Thoroughbred horses in Arizona. It certifies Arizona-bred horses, organizes various racing events, and advocates for breeders' interests within the state. Established in 1958, ATBA plays a crucial role in enhancing the local horse racing industry.

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 · 4 groups

what they do

  • Industry-Specific Advocacy & Certification 10 activities
    • Arizona Broodmare Registry Administration
      Administers 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 Broodmare Registry Administration
      Administers 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 Broodmare Registry Administration
      Administers 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 Certification
      Authenticates 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.
    • Arizona-Bred Thoroughbred Certification
      Authenticates 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.
    • Arizona-Bred Thoroughbred Certification
      Authenticates 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 Certification
      Authenticates 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.
    • Legislative Advocacy
      Represents the interests of Arizona Thoroughbred breeders in legislative matters, key industry issues, and commission meetings of the Arizona Department of Racing.
    • Legislative Advocacy
      Represents the interests of Arizona Thoroughbred breeders in legislative matters, key industry issues, and commission meetings of the Arizona Department of Racing.
    • Legislative Advocacy
      Represents the interests of Arizona Thoroughbred breeders in legislative matters, key industry issues, and commission meetings of the Arizona Department of Racing.
  • Equine Breeding and Sales Events 7 activities
    • Thoroughbred Race Hosting and Organization
      Organizes 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 Race Hosting and Organization
      Organizes 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 Race Hosting and Organization
      Organizes 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
      Hosts an annual Fall Mixed Sale, providing a public marketplace for Thoroughbreds.
    • Thoroughbred Sales Event
      Hosts an annual Fall Mixed Sale, which serves as a public marketplace for Thoroughbreds.
    • Thoroughbred Sales Event
      Hosts an annual Fall Mixed Sale, providing a public marketplace for Thoroughbreds.
    • Thoroughbred Sales Event
      Hosts an annual Fall Mixed Sale, providing a public marketplace for Thoroughbreds.
  • Equine Training and Care Services 3 activities
    • Thoroughbred Horse Services
      Provides 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 Horse Services
      Provides 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 Horse Services
      Provides 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.
  • Uncategorized 4 activities
    • Member Benefits and Events
      Offers 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
      Offers 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
      Offers 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
      Offers 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.
financials · form 990 · fy2022
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
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
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.