TCA Awards $511,650 in Grants

TCA

Thoroughbred Charities of America announced it has awarded grants totaling $511,650 to 67 Thoroughbred industry-related non-profits that work to uphold TCA’s mission. Grant recipients from the last three years can be found on www.tca.org.

TCA distributes grants to several categories of Thoroughbred-related non-profits, including retirement, rehabilitation and adoption organizations; backstretch and farm employee programs; therapeutic riding programs; and research organizations.

“TCA appreciates the tireless efforts of each of our grantees as they work to advance their missions,” said TCA president Dan Rosenberg. “We are also extremely grateful for the support of our donors that make our annual grants possible.”

TCA has granted over $21 million to more than 200 Thoroughbred-related charities since its inception in 1990. TCA grants funds to organizations that successfully meet the criteria set forth in its annual grant application. Grant applications for the 2016 grant cycle will be available at www.tca.org in early January.

Formed in 1990, TCA’s mission is to provide a better life for Thoroughbreds, both during and after their racing careers by supporting retirement, rescue, and research and by helping the people who work with them.

TCA raises money for distribution to charitable organizations that work to uphold its mission. From 2000-2014, more than 95% of TCA’s expenditures were allocated to program services including direct grants. TCA’s largest annual fundraiser is a stallion season auction held each January. More information on TCA, the charitable arm of the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association, is available at www.tca.org.