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Private foundations don’t post open calls, so nobody can search them. We read IRS filings instead — 9.6 million grants from 174,053 foundations and grantmaking charities, searchable by what the money was actually for.
12 funders with a record of paying for “racehorses”
Where the money went
Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance FoundationLexington, KYCharity · may take applications
8 matching grants · $806,200 · through 2024Largest: $175,200 to New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program — thoroughbred aftercare
Largest: $6,000 to RETIRED RACEHORSE PROJECT — promote and increase demand for thoroughbred ex-racehorses and ensure more find careers that offer a lifetime of quality care.
Largest: $3,000 to OLD FRIENDS CABIN CREEK — saving racehorses
Largest: $2,000 to New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Pr — care of retired racehorses
Largest: $1,000 to RETIRED RACEHORSE PROJECT — operational support
Standardbred Transition AllianceWesterville, OHCharity · may take applications
3 matching grants · $227,500 · through 2024Largest: $89,000 to NEW VOCATIONS RACEHORSE ADOPTION PROGRAM — transitioning standardbred horses
Largest: $5,000 to NEW VOCATIONS RACEHORSE ADOPTION PROGRAM — to provide support for public charitable organization
Indiana Horsemen'S Benevolent &Fairland, INCharity · may take applications
3 matching grants · $90,000 · through 2024Largest: $35,000 to NEW VOCATIONS RACEHORSE ADOPTION PR — horse retirement
Largest: $20,000 to NEW VOCATIONS RACEHORSE ADOPTION PROGRAM — general charity
Largest: $15,000 to NEW VOCATIONS RACEHORSE ADOPTION PROGRAM — 2024 horse show sponsorship
Virginia Equine AllianceWarrenton, VACharity · may take applications
3 matching grants · $30,000 · through 2024Largest: $10,000 to STANDARDBRED TRANSITION ALLIANCE — provide aftercare for standardbred racehorses
Chester County Community FoundationWest Chester, PACharity · may take applications
3 matching grants · $25,000 · through 2024Largest: $10,000 to RETIRED RACEHORSE PROJECT — environment & animals
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Source: IRS Form 990-PF Part XV and Form 990 Schedule I, tax years 2019–2025. These are grants already paid, a record of what an organization funds rather than an open call. Private foundations rarely accept unsolicited applications and the route in is usually a program officer; grantmaking charities and associations more often run real application cycles, so check their website. How this data is built, and its limits →