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ARIZONA HORSEMEN'S BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATION INC

CAVE CREEK, AZ · EIN 860646160 · Form 990 · FY2022 · Small ($100K-$1M) · arizonahbpa.com
revenue
$416K
expenses
$343K
net assets
$358K
employees
4
program ratio
100%
mission · from form 990

TO PROMOTE, FOSTER AND ENCOURAGE A STRONGER ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT FOR THE THOROUGHBBRED HORSE RACING INDUSTRY; FACILITATE BETTER RELATIONS AMONG PARTICIPANTS IN THOROUGHBRED HORSE RACING; PROVIDE BENEVOLENCE TO THOSE PARTICIPANTS IN NEED AND REPRESENT THE INTERESTS OF ALL THOROUGHBRED HORSEMEN AND WOMEN.

profile · synthesized from sources

The National Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association (NHBPA) is a membership organization founded in 1940 that represents Thoroughbred racehorse owners, trainers, and backstretch personnel across the United States and Canada. It advocates for the advancement of Thoroughbred racing, promotes horse and rider safety, and supports the welfare and aftercare of racehorses.

named programs · 2 · from sources

what they call their work

NHBPA Model Rules Working Group
A working group focused on gathering input, analyzing recommendations, and engaging with regulatory bodies to develop and implement uniform national rules and standards for horse welfare and safety in racing.
National HBPA Conference
Annual conference bringing together horsemen and industry stakeholders to discuss issues, share information, and present on topics related to Thoroughbred racing, horse welfare, and industry regulations.
activities · 4 clusters

what they do

  • Basic Needs Provision for Youth and Families 2 activities
    • Historical benevolent support services
      Historically provided burial services, medical attention, and feeding and housing assistance for needy families in the horse racing community through informal collections.
    • Providing Historical Support to Needy Families
      Historically provided burial services, medical attention, and feeding and housing for needy families within the horse racing community through informal collections.
  • Group Insurance and Benefits Access 2 activities
    • Provide insurance programs for members
      Offers Fire, Disaster & Vanning Insurance, General Liability Insurance, and an Owners’ and Trainers’ Liability Program to protect members' assets related to equine activities including breeding, racing, sales, and training.
    • Providing Insurance Programs for Members
      Offers various insurance programs to members, including Fire, Disaster & Vanning Insurance, General Liability Insurance, and an Owners’ and Trainers’ Liability Program to protect assets related to equine activities.
  • Member-Focused Newsletter Publishing 2 activities
    • Publish The Horsemen's Journal
      Produces and distributes The Horsemen's Journal in an interactive electronic format on a quarterly basis, with recent issues published in Fall 2025, Winter 2025, and Spring 2026.
    • Publishing The Horsemen's Journal
      Publishes The Horsemen's Journal in an interactive, electronic format, with recent issues including Spring 2026, Winter 2025, and Fall 2025.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Advocacy representation for horsemen
      Represents 29 affiliate member organizations and approximately 30,000 owners and trainers of racehorses across the United States and Canada, serving as a collective voice for the horse racing community.
    • Representing Horse Racing Community
      Represents 29 affiliate member organizations and approximately 30,000 owners and trainers of racehorses in the United States and Canada.
financials · form 990 · fy2022

the money

revenue
Total revenue$416K
Contributions & grants$415K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$3040%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$343K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$70K
Grants paid out$18K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$358K
Cash$358K
Investments$0
Liabilities$197
Net assets$358K
Liquid reserves12.5 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +6.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
WENDY K HOBSON SECRETARY TREASURER 40 $37K
relationships · 21

who they work with

  • American Association of Equine Practitioners Partner — Professional veterinary body providing input to the Racing Medication and Testing Consortium.
  • Arizona HBPA Partner — State-level affiliate of the National HBPA representing horsemen in Arizona.
  • Association of Racing Commissioners International Government — Collaborates with ARC to review, evaluate, and adopt uniform medication and safety rules on behalf of state racing commissions.
  • ColonialDowns Partner — Referenced in KyHBPA tweet retweeted by National HBPA regarding race participation
  • FloridaHorsemen Partner — Referenced by National HBPA in context of advocacy and policy impact on horsemen
  • JCarrollRacing Partner — Referenced in KyHBPA tweet retweeted by National HBPA regarding race participation
  • KyHBPA Partner — Collaborates with National HBPA in supporting horsemen; referenced in joint context regarding member activities
  • LaHBPA Partner — Collaborates with National HBPA in supporting horsemen; referenced in joint context regarding member activities
  • PinOakStud Partner — Referenced in KyHBPA tweet retweeted by National HBPA regarding race participation
  • Racing Medication and Testing Consortium Partner — Collaborates with RMTC as a stakeholder in evaluating medical and veterinary science for medication regulation.
  • Riley_Mott Partner — Referenced in KyHBPA tweet retweeted by National HBPA regarding race participation
  • SHRP Partner — Referenced alongside National HBPA in social media post concerning horse ownership and racing events
  • Sterling Thompson Equine Partner — Administers the Owners’ and Trainers’ Liability Program for National HBPA members.
  • TTAtexas Partner — Referenced alongside National HBPA in social media post concerning horse ownership and racing events
  • The Jockey Club Coalition — Industry stakeholder within the Racing Medication and Testing Consortium alongside NHBPA.
  • Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association Coalition — Industry stakeholder within the Racing Medication and Testing Consortium alongside NHBPA.
  • Turf Paradise Partner — Race track operating within the state where Arizona HBPA provides services
  • TurfwayPark Partner — Referenced in KyHBPA tweet retweeted by National HBPA regarding race participation
  • U.S. Trotting Association Coalition — Industry stakeholder within the Racing Medication and Testing Consortium alongside NHBPA.
  • hisa_us Government — Referenced by National HBPA in criticism of regulatory policies affecting horsemen and horse care
  • lonestarpark Partner — Referenced alongside National HBPA in social media post concerning horse ownership and racing events