EIN 13-3132741

Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
17
Year formed
1982
Most recent tax filings
2024-12-01
Description
The Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation rescues unwanted Thoroughbred horses and operates a re-entry oriented program for inmates. The organization also provides vocational training in horse care for inmates, which was a milestone negotiated by the founder and chairman of the board, Monique S. Koehler, early in the organization's history.
Total revenues
$4,867,011
2024
Total expenses
$2,559,168
2024
Total assets
$14,342,693
2024
Num. employees
17
2024

Program areas at Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation

Trf second chances program, a vocational training program in equine care and management. Early in the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation's history monique s. koehler, founder and chairman of the board, negotiated a milestone agreement with the state of new york department of correctional services. In exchange for land use and labor at the state's wallkill correctional facility, the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation would design, staff and maintain a vocational training program in equine care and management for incarcerated individuals. This unique program has been replicated in California, Kentucky, Florida, south carolina, and Maryland and offers second chances for horses and humans. The trf also offers lifetime sanctuary for horses that are not included in the second chances program.

Who funds Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (TAA)Thoroughbred Aftercare$175,000
Florida Thoroughbred CharitiesGeneral Support$160,000
The Sophie Stenbeck Family FoundationGeneral Support$75,000
...and 49 more grants received totalling $841,854

Financials for Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation

RevenuesFYE 12/2024
Total grants, contributions, etc.$3,996,497
Program services$600
Investment income and dividends$252,398
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$566,259
Net income from fundraising events$51,257
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$4,867,011
Data update history
June 7, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
June 2, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024
May 29, 2025
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
May 26, 2025
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $11,079 from American Online Giving Foundation
January 12, 2025
Received grants
Identified 8 new grant, including a grant for $25,000 from The Bessemer Giving Fund
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsAnimal organizationsAnimal sheltersHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Animals
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsNational levelEndowed supportTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 834
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Metro area
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY
County
Saratoga County, NY
Website URL
trfinc.org/ 
Phone
(518) 226-0028
Facebook page
ThoroughbredRetirementFoundation 
IRS details
EIN
13-3132741
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1982
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
D20: Animal Protection and Welfare
NAICS code, primary
813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current - In Process
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0177382
FTB Entity ID
None yet
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-08-06
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