Form990


Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations)
Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2024
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2024 calendar year, or tax year beginning 07-01-2024 , and ending 06-30-2025
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
FLORIDA THOROUGHBRED BREEDERS
ASSOC INC
 
Doing business as
FLORIDA THOROUGHBRED BREEDERS AND OWNERS ASSOCIATION
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
801 SW 60TH AVENUE
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
OCALA, FL34474
D Employer identification number

59-0944678
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 7,207,497
F Name and address of principal officer:
PEGGY YOST
801 SW 60TH AVENUE
OCALA,FL34474
I
Tax-exempt status: ( 5 ) (insert no.) or
J
Website:
WWW.FTBOA.COM
H(a)
Is this a group return for
subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
included?
If "No," attach a list. See instructions.
H(c)
Group exemption number  
K Form of organization:  
L Year of formation: 1967
M State of legal domicile: FL
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: TO PROMOTE THE THOROUGHBRED HORSE INDUSTRY IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA
2 Check this box
3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 15
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 15
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2024 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 10
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 15
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 0
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, Part I, line 11 ......... 7b 0
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 344,228 297,477
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 7,089,915 6,884,598
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 27,530 21,888
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 1,505 2,745
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 7,463,178 7,206,708
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 3,867,191 5,202,772
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4)..... 0 0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 1,217,086 1,220,120
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) ..... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 0    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 1,285,950 1,430,484
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 6,370,227 7,853,376
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 1,092,951 -646,668
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 8,140,154 7,343,952
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 735,840 621,568
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 7,404,314 6,722,384
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2024)
Form 990 (2024)
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Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III..............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: TO PROMOTE THE THOROUGHBRED HORSE INDUSTRY IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? .....................
If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program
services? ...........................
If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
PROVIDES THE ADMINISTRATION FOR THE PAYMENTS OF AWARDS TO BREEDERS OF FLORIDA-BRED HORSES THAT WIN OR PLACE AT FLORIDA RACE TRACKS. THE AWARDS ARE DETERMINED BASED ON FORMULAS ESTABLISHED BY A STATE APPROVED BREEDERS AWARD PLAN.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
REGISTRATION OF FLORIDA-BRED FOALS AND REGISTRATION OF STALLIONS STANDING AT STUD IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
ADVERTISING AND PROMOTION OF THE FLORIDA HORSE INDUSTRY.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
ADMINISTRATION OF THE FLORIDA SIRE STAKES PROGRAM.
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expenses  
Form 990 (2024)
Form 990 (2024)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule A.....................
1
 
No
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors? See instructions. ...
2
 
No
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I.............
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II.........
4
 
 
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Rev. Proc. 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part III..
5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment
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6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule D, Part IIIClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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8
Yes
 
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment
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9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part V......
10
 
No
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X, as applicable.
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Part VI. Click to see attachment
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11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIClick to see attachment
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11b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIIClick to see attachment
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11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IXClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Parts XI and XIIClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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12a
 
No
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment
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12b
Yes
 
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? .....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........
14b
 
No
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV.....
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I. See instructions. ....
17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............
18
 
No
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III...................
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.....Click to see attachment
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21
Yes
 
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Form 990 (2024)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
Yes
No
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........Click to see attachment
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22
Yes
 
23
Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5, about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J....................... Click to see attachment
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23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a...............
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds? ...............
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I ....
25a
 
 
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I.......................
25b
 
 
26
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5 or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II...........
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity (including an employee thereof) or family member of any of these persons?
If "Yes," complete
Schedule L, Part III.........................
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see the Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, or substantial contributor? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV......................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of any individual described in line 28a? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....
28b
 
No
c
A 35% controlled entity of one or more individuals and/or organizations described in line 28a or 28b? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..
29
 
No
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M .................
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II........................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I............Click to see attachment
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33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1.........................Click to see attachment
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34
Yes
 
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
Yes
 
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 ...Click to see attachment
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35b
Yes
 
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2.............
36
 
 
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VIClick to see attachment
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37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations on Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V...........
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
30
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included on line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
Yes
 
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Form 990 (2024)
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance (continued)
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................
2a
10
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...
3b
 
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? ..
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country:
See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? ..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions? ...
6a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? ......................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor? ....................
7a
 
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? .....
7b
 
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282? .........................
7c
 
 
d
If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?
7e
 
 
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ..
7f
 
 
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? ......................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? ..........................
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds. Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? ........
8
 
 
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?........
9a
 
 
b
Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?...
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources. (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state? .........
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....
13b
 
c
Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
15
Is the organization subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or excess parachute payment(s) during the year? ....................
If "Yes," see the instructions and file Form 4720, Schedule N.
15
 
No
16
Is the organization an educational institution subject to the section 4968 excise tax on net investment income? ..
If "Yes," complete Form 4720, Schedule O.
16
 
No
17
Section 501(c)(21) organizations. Did the trust, or any disqualified or other person engage in any activities that would result in the imposition of an excise tax under section 4951, 4952, or 4953? ..
If "Yes," complete Form 6069.
17
 
 
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Form 990 (2024)
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Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure. For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI..............
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year
1a
15
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent
1b
15
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? .
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
Yes
 
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
Yes
 
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .......................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
 
No
b
Describe on Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
 
No
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe on Schedule O how this was done...................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
 
No
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process on Schedule O. See instructions.
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the states with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filed
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (1024 or 1024-A, if applicable), 990, and 990-T (section 501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
PEGGY YOST801 SW 60TH AVENUE   OCALA,FL34474 (352) 629-2160
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Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII..............
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See the instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (box 5 of Form W-2, box 6 of Form 1099-MISC, and/or box 1 of Form 1099-NEC) of more than $100,000 from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

See the instructions for the order in which to list the persons above.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(1) BRENT FERNUNG......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(2) GEORGE RUSSELL......................................................................
DIRECTOR THRU 10/24
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(3) T PAUL BULMAHN......................................................................
DIRECTOR THRU 10/24
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(4) LAURINE FULLER-VARGAS......................................................................
DIRECTOR THRU 10/24
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(5) NICK DE MERIC......................................................................
DIRECTOR THRU 10/24
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(6) FRANCIS VANLENGENDONCK......................................................................
2ND VICE PRESIDENT
 1.00
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(7) MARILYN CAMPBELL......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(8) JOSEPH M O'FARRELL III......................................................................
TREASURER
 1.00
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(9) MILAN KOSANOVICH......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(10) GEORGE ISAACS......................................................................
PRESIDENT
 1.00
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(11) JERRY CAMPBELL......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(12) MIKE HALL......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(13) MARY LIGHTNER......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(14) TIFFANY ATTEBERRY DVM......................................................................
DIRECTOR BEG 10/24
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(15) BETH BAYER......................................................................
DIRECTOR BEG 10/24
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(16) COLIN BRENNAN......................................................................
DIRECTOR BEG 10/24
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(17) RICHARD HEYSEK......................................................................
DIRECTOR BEG 10/24
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
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Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(18) VALERIE DAILEY........................................................................
FIRST VICE PRESIDENT
 1.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(19) BECKIE CANTRELL........................................................................
SECRETARY
 1.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(20) LONNY T POWELL........................................................................
CEO & EXECUTIVE VP
 40.00
.......................   		    X       350,515 0 30,199
(21) PEGGY YOST........................................................................
CFO
 40.00
.......................   		    X       148,800 0 5,600
(22) STEPHEN KOCH........................................................................
OPERATIONS
 40.00
.......................   		        X   128,130 0 11,370
















1b Sub-Total..............
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A..
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)......... 627,445 0 47,169
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization 3
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual ..............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such
individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person ........
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
SMITH BRYAN & MYERS

311 E PARK AVE
TALLAHASSEE,FL32301 		LOBBYING 128,154
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization 1
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Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII.............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512 - 514
Contributions, Gifts, Grants, and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues..1b 84,713
c Fundraising events..1c  
d Related organizations1d 171,713
e Government grants (contributions)1e  
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f 41,051
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a - 1f:$ 1g  
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f....... 297,477
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a PERCENTAGE FROM SLOTS& 561000 5,725,063 5,725,063    
b ADMIN FEES 561000 692,085 692,085    
c FOAL AND STAKES REGIST 561000 467,450 467,450    
d
e
f All other program service revenue.        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f ..... 6,884,598
OtherAmtRevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ...... 21,888     21,888
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds        
5 Royalties...........        
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross rents 6a    
b Less: rental expenses 6b    
c Rental income or (loss) 6c    
d Net rental income or (loss).......        
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 7a    
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 7b    
c Gain or (loss) 7c    
d Net gain or (loss).........        
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including $   of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
8a  
b Less: direct expenses ... 8b  
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..      
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
9a  
b Less: direct expenses ... 9b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..        
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances ..
10a 789
b Less: cost of goods sold .. 10b 789
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory.. 0      
OtherRevenueMiscAmt
Business Code
11a MISC. INCOME 900099 2,662     2,662
b COMPUTER PEDIGREES 561000 83 83    
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... 2,745
12 Total revenue. See instructions..... 7,206,708 6,884,681 0 24,550
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Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising
expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 .... 3,268,122  
2 Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 ........... 1,934,650  
3 Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16. .............    
4 Benefits paid to or for members .......    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ........... 562,147      
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .........        
7 Other salaries and wages........ 491,902      
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 10,191      
9 Other employee benefits ....... 91,876      
10 Payroll taxes ........... 64,004      
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal ......... 211,471      
c Accounting ........... 53,220      
d Lobbying ........... 129,868      
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17    
f Investment management fees ......        
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O)        
12 Advertising and promotion .... 121,434      
13 Office expenses ....... 97,654      
14 Information technology ...... 6,832      
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 32,724      
17 Travel ............ 57,317      
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 5,256      
20 Interest ........... 620      
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .. 54,639      
23 Insurance ... 44,592      
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a PROMOTIONS 518,793      
b ANNUAL AWARD DINNERS 40,769      
c BREEDERS AWARDS EXP 17,360      
d MEMBER RELATIONS EXPENS 15,077      
e All other expenses 22,858      
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 7,853,376      
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
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Part X
Balance Sheet
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ........ 6,197,407 1 5,531,668
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 305,815 2 282,128
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ......   3  
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 281,632 4 225,024
5 Loans and other receivables from any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .......
  5  
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ...
  6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net ...........   7  
8 Inventories for sale or use ............ 3,991 8 3,202
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ...... 25,924 9 24,475
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 1,131,455
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 741,193 402,930 10c 390,262
11 Investments—publicly traded securities .   11  
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 850,373 12 815,111
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..   13  
14 Intangible assets ...............   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 72,082 15 72,082
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 33)... 8,140,154 16 7,343,952
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 677,061 17 583,479
18 Grants payable ...   18  
19 Deferred revenue ......... 33,238 19 30,100
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities .........   20  
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D   21  
22 Loans and other payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .........
  22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..   23  
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ..   24  
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17 - 24). Complete Part X of Schedule D 25,541 25 7,989
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 735,840 26 621,568
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here and complete lines 27, 28, 32, and 33.
27 Net assets without donor restrictions .......... 7,404,314 27 6,722,384
28 Net assets with donor restrictions ...........   28  
Organizations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here right arrow and complete lines 29 through 33.
29 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....   29  
30 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...   30  
31 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   31  
32 Total net assets or fund balances ........... 7,404,314 32 6,722,384
33 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 8,140,154 33 7,343,952
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Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI..............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
7,206,708
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
7,853,376
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
-646,668
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 32, column (A)) ..
4
7,404,314
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
 
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
-35,262
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 32, column (B))
10
6,722,384
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII.............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain on
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Uniform Guidance, 2 C.F.R. Part 200, Subpart F?
3a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.
3b
 
 
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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
right arrow Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
right arrow Attach to Form 990.
right arrow Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
FLORIDA THOROUGHBRED BREEDERS
ASSOC INC
Employer identification number

59-0944678
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year .........    
2 Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)    
3 Aggregate value of grants from (during year)    
4 Aggregate value at end of year ........    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised funds are the organization’s property, subject to the organization’s exclusive legal control? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ...................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................... 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after July 25, 2006, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
tax year right arrow  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located right arrow  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? ............
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
right arrow  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
right arrow $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .............................
9
In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB ASC 958, not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB ASC 958, to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .........................right arrow $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................right arrow $ 55,721
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under FASB ASC 958 relating to these items:
a
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................right arrow $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................right arrow $  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 52283D
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?...
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table: Amount
c Beginning balance ............................. 1c  
d Additions during the year ............................ 1d  
e Distributions during the year .......................... 1e  
f Ending balance ................................ 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability? ...
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ....
Part V
Endowment Funds.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a) Current year (b) Prior year (c) Two years back (d) Three years back (e) Four years back
1a Beginning of year balance ....          
b Contributions ...          
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses          
d Grants or scholarships ...          
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ... 		         
f Administrative expenses ....          
g End of year balance ......          
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment right arrow  
b
Permanent endowment right arrow  
c
Term endowment right arrow  
The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) Unrelated organizations .................
3a(i)
 
 
(ii) Related organizations .................
3a(ii)
 
 
b
If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis
(investment) 		(b) Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land .....   26,652 26,652
b Buildings ....   722,954 456,744 266,210
c Leasehold improvements        
d Equipment ....   381,849 284,449 97,400
e Other .....        
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..right arrow 390,262
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Part VII
Investments - Other Securities.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1) Financial derivatives.........    
(2) Closely-held equity interests........    
(3) Other
(A) FL EQUINE PUBLICATIONS, INC.		 815,111 C
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)right arrow 815,111
Part VIII
Investments - Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)right arrow  
Part IX
Other Assets.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........right arrow  
Part X
Other Liabilities.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes  
CAPITAL LEASE 7,989








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)right arrow 7,989
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII
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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1  
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a  
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e  
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1.................. 3  
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b.................... 4c  
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5  
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1  
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2a  
b Prior year adjustments ............ 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d.................... 2e  
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1................... 3  
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b..................... 4c  
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5  
Part XIII
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b; Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART III, LINE 1A: THE ASSOCIATION IS THE OWNER OF A COLLECTION OF HORSE MEMORABILIA DONATED BY TARTAN FARMS AND THE ESTATE OF LOUIS E. WOLFSON. IN ACCORDANCE WITH ASC 958-50-6, THE ASSOCIATION DOES NOT CAPITALIZE COLLECTION ITEMS DONATED FOR PUBLIC DISPLAY AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES. THERE ARE ALSO CURRENTLY THREE OTHER COLLECTIONS ON EXHIBIT THAT ARE ON LOAN FROM THEIR OWNERS. ALL OF THE COLLECTIONS ARE RELATED TO THE THOROUGHBRED INDUSTRY IN FLORIDA. THEY ARE ALL PROTECTED BY SECURITY PROVISIONS, AS WELL AS INSURANCE COVERAGE BY THE ASSOCIATION.
PART III, LINE 4: THE ORGANIZATION MAINTAINS HISTORICAL COLLECTION ITEMS RELATING TO THE THOROUGHBRED RACING INDUSTRY. THE COLLECTIONS HELP PROMOTE THE INDUSTRY.
PART X, LINE 2: IN ACCORDANCE WITH ASC TOPIC 740, INCOME TAXES, IT IS THE POLICY OF MANAGEMENT TO EVALUATE ITS TAX POSITIONS ON AN ONGOING BASIS AND TO DISCLOSE ANY SUCH POSITIONS IT BELIEVES WOULD HAVE A MATERIAL IMPACT ON THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND RELATED NOTES. MANAGEMENT ALSO BELIEVES THAT NO SUCH REQUIRED DISCLOSURES CURRENTLY EXIST. THE COMPANY'S FEDERAL INCOME TAX RETURNS FOR 2022, 2023, AND 2024, ARE SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, GENERALLY FOR THE THREE YEARS AFTER THEY WERE FILED. THE COMPANY RECOGNIZES INTEREST ACCRUED RELATED TO UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFITS IN INTEREST EXPENSE AND PENALTIES, IF ANY, IN OPERATING EXPENSES.
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Schedule I
(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States
Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet Attach to Form 990.
lBullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
FLORIDA THOROUGHBRED BREEDERS
ASSOC INC
Employer identification number
59-0944678
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ........................
2
Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient
that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Name and address of organization
or government		 (b) EIN (c) IRC section
(if applicable)		 (d) Amount of cash grant (e) Amount of non-cash
assistance		 (f) Method of valuation
(book, FMV, appraisal,
other)		 (g) Description of
noncash assistance		 (h) Purpose of grant
or assistance
(1) TAMPA BAY DOWNS INC
PO BOX 1531
TAMPA,FL33601 		59-2747715   466,800 0     PURSE SUPPLEMENT
(2) GULFSTREAM PARK
901 SOUTH FEDERAL HIGHWAY
HALLANDALE BEACH,FL33009 		59-0526292   917,000 0     PURSE SUPPLEMENT
(3) LANE'S MARK
4201 NW 110TH COURT
OCALA,FL34482 		82-2720593   5,031 0     BREEDER AWARDS
(4) IRISH EYES STABLE
3665 NW 35TH ST
COCONUT CREEK,FL330662434 		88-1515947   5,050 0     BREEDER AWARDS
(5) NEW HORIZON FARM INC
4581 WESTON RD 310
WESTON,FL33331 		85-2259869   5,119 0     BREEDER AWARDS
(6) FIFTH AVENUE BLOODSTOCK
225 NE MIZNER BLVD SUITE 770
BOCA RATON,FL33432 		47-4876200   5,175 0     BREEDER AWARDS
(7) VICENTE STELLA STABLES LLC
3002 LAKE RIDGE LN
WESTON,FL33332 		27-4035634   5,275 0     BREEDER AWARDS
(8) CAROLYN WILSON LLC
9201 GUNN HWY
ODESSA,FL335563265 		26-3771674   5,338 0     BREEDER AWARDS
(9) DOUBLE W THOROUGHBRED RACING INC
360 HILLSIDE PARK ST 4103
MINNEOLA,FL34715 		46-4526340   5,391 0     BREEDER AWARDS
(10) ROLLING MEADOWS FARM
9495 NW 160TH AVENUE
MORRISTON,FL32668 		20-2087301   5,688 0     BREEDER AWARDS
(11) AL SHAQAB RACING
838 E HIGH ST SUITE 253
LEXINGTON,KY40502 		47-2171026   5,838 0     BREEDER AWARDS
(12) TRILOGY STABLE
599 NW 117TH ST
OCALA,FL344751039 		59-2720378   5,838 0     BREEDER AWARDS
(13) SMITH RANCH LLC
13002 STURBRIDGE CT
HAGERSTOWN,MD21742 		27-3600863   5,875 0     BREEDER AWARDS
(14) QUEEN FARM LLC
9763 SW 196TH CIRCLE
DUNNELLON,FL34432 		47-1672727   5,913 0     BREEDER AWARDS
(15) GOOD MAGIC SYNDICATE & DARSAN INC
2308 N MIDDLETOWN RD
PARIS,KY40361 		61-1138319   6,500 0     BREEDER AWARDS
(16) HART BREEDERS LLC
20551 SE 32ND PL
MORRISTON,FL326683414 		01-0553619   6,581 0     BREEDER AWARDS
(17) DESTINY OAKS OF OCALA
12370 NW HIGHWAY 464B
OCALA,FL344821770 		20-2813540   6,669 0     BREEDER AWARDS
(18) LONG TRAIL STABLE LLC
2500 SW 125TH AVE
OCALA,FL34481 		61-1731693   6,725 0     BREEDER AWARDS
(19) MESINGW FARM LLC
2275 PAYNES MILL RD
VERSAILLES,KY40383 		86-1316335   6,781 0     BREEDER AWARDS
(20) ENGLISH RANGE FARM
6 LOVEREN LANE
ALTON BAY,NH03810 		06-1666548   6,813 0     BREEDER AWARDS
(21) ESTATE OF BRERETON C JONES
PO BOX 487
MIDWAY,KY40347 		93-6719751   7,375 0     STALLION AWARDS
(22) ECHO LANE OF OCALA LLC
14276 NW HIGHWAY 464B
MORRISTON,FL32668 		46-3250206   7,400 0     BREEDER AWARDS
(23) SAN FRANCISCO STABLES LLC
2301 SUNDERLAND AVE
WELLINGTON,FL33414 		45-5066527   8,100 0     BREEDER AWARDS
(24) WOODFORD THOROUGHBREDS
PO BOX 10042
TAMPA,FL33679 		20-8809070   8,281 0     BREEDER AWARDS
(25) LOS SAMANES POLO AND RACING FARM LLC
3101 SW 34TH AVE 905-464
OCALA,FL34474 		45-3249304   8,394 0     BREEDER AWARDS
(26) RICE HORSE STABLE
12160 NE 135TH ST
FORT MCCOY,FL32134 		27-2746486   8,400 0     BREEDER AWARDS
(27) BAY FARMS CORPORATION DBA KINSMAN STUD FARM
1 STEINBRENNER DRIVE
TAMPA,FL33614 		59-1273936   8,500 0     BREEDER AWARDS
(28) OTHER THINGS LLC
14840 W HIGHWAY 40
OCALA,FL34481 		47-5063157   8,538 0     BREEDER AWARDS
(29) FOUR HORSEMEN'S RANCH
10525 NE 23RD CT
ANTHONY,FL326172949 		59-1208217   8,600 0     BREEDER AWARDS
(30) CASTLE GATE FARM LLC
13009 S HWY 475
OCALA,FL34480 		36-4811153   8,872 0     BREEDER AWARDS
(31) HICKSTEAD FARM
921 SW 73RD STREET RD
OCALA,FL344766877 		59-3267643   9,163 0     BREEDER AWARDS
(32) STARSHIP STABLES INC
4491 SOUTH STATE RD 7 PH-1
FT LAUDERDALE,FL33314 		65-0740606   9,838 0     BREEDER AWARDS
(33) SOUTHWIND STABLES INC
PO BOX 783307
WINTER GRADEN,FL34778 		59-3305906   9,875 0     BREEDER AWARDS
(34) BREEZE EASY STALLIONS
711 MARKET STREET
PARKERSBURG,WV26101 		84-3440103   10,000 0     STALLION AWARDS
(35) LAURIN STABLE INC
801 BRICKELL AVE SUITE 2000
MIAMI,FL33131 		22-2974181   10,069 0     BREEDER AWARDS
(36) AMATY RACING STABLE
3866 WOODS WALK BLVD
LAKE WORTH,FL33467 		27-5498119   10,481 0     BREEDER AWARDS
(37) MONARCH STABLE INC
5 FIFTH STREET
PEABODY,MA01960 		04-2616104   10,706 0     BREEDER AWARDS
(38) BISHOP RACING INC
2400 N UNIVERSITY DR 200
PEMBROKE PINES,FL330243629 		46-3732991   10,931 0     BREEDER AWARDS
(39) H & A STABLES LLC
160 NW 150TH AVE
OCALA,FL34482 		56-2423752   11,506 0     BREEDER AWARDS
(40) GOLDEN LEGACY STABLE
9453 N HWY 27
OCALA,FL34482 		36-4782890   13,013 0     BREEDER AWARDS
(41) PAPASON STABLE LLC
1980 PARKSIDE CIRCLE SOUTH
BOCA RATON,FL33486 		81-1574733   13,250 0     STALLION AWARDS
(42) LARA RUN LLC
5895 SW 27TH AVE
OCALA,FL34471 		82-4081055   13,563 0     BREEDER AWARDS
(43) DONALD R DIZNEY LLC
899 SW 85TH AVE
OCALA,FL344811588 		46-1554738   13,575 0     BREEDER/STALLION AWARDS
(44) FOUR HORSEMEN
3880 SHERIDAN ST
HOLLYWOOD,FL330213634 		65-0197961   14,544 0     BREEDER AWARDS
(45) VEGSO RACING STABLE
1587 CAPEL ST
MT PLEASANT,SC29466 		65-0655162   14,988 0     BREEDER AWARDS
(46) DARSAN INC
1000 NW 93RD TER
PLANTATION,FL333224920 		65-0082862   15,250 0     BREEDER AWARDS
(47) TAG STABLES
5610 FM 2218
RICHMOND,TX77469 		27-0192862   15,313 0     BREEDER AWARDS
(48) CAT RACING STABLE
195 E DEL AMO BLVD APT303
CARSON,CA90745 		81-1029946   16,213 0     BREEDER AWARDS
(49) GDS RACING STABLE
2950 NE 188TH STREET 133
AVENTURA,FL33180 		27-4084906   17,175 0     BREEDER AWARDS
(50) HALLMARC STALLIONS LLC
1132 MARINE WAY W UNIT E1R
NORTH PALM BEACH,FL33408 		46-2129549   17,319 0     BREEDER AWARDS
(51) FARM III & JESUS JAIMES
7564 NW 145TH AVE ROAD
MORRISTON,FL32668 		27-2921162   18,363 0     BREEDER AWARDS
(52) DELUCA AND SON'S STABLES INC
6350 NE 160TH AVENUE
WILLISTON,FL32696 		65-0785995   18,494 0     BREEDER AWARDS
(53) FLYING FINISH FARM
7056 SW 70TH AVE
OCALA,FL344765514 		20-8014446   19,444 0     BREEDER AWARDS
(54) GELFENSTEIN FARM
12851 SW 23RD LANE
OCALA,FL34481 		46-1111152   19,463 0     BREEDER AWARDS
(55) SUPERBAD STABLES LLC
30262 CROWN VALLEY PKWY B307
LAGUNA NIGUEL,CA92677 		82-0815741   19,519 0     BREEDER AWARDS
(56) BELVEDERE FARM
8261 SCHOOL HOUSE RD
MIAMI,FL33143 		20-4949546   19,956 0     BREEDER AWARDS
(57) HARAS BUEN BORINCANO INC
1 SW 129TH AVE SUITE 308
PEMBROKE PINES,FL33027 		65-0215889   20,275 0     BREEDER AWARDS
(58) ENDSLEY OAKS FARM INC
3117 ENDSLEY RD
BROOKSVILLE,FL346046709 		27-2094101   20,600 0     BREEDER AWARDS
(59) ADMINISTRATIVE SURVIVORS TRUST UNDER BIEGERT JACKSON TRUST DTD 08232010
1806 ROUTE 9D APT 3E
COLD SPRINGS,NY10516 		92-6388352   21,238 0     BREEDER AWARDS
(60) JJ BREVAN STABLE LLC
1805 SW 155TH PLACE RD
OCALA,FL34473 		34-2048927   23,863 0     BREEDER AWARDS
(61) D'OYEN THOROUGHBREDS LLC
451 CARSON PLAZA DR 203
CARSON,CA90746 		81-2609790   24,384 0     BREEDER AWARDS
(62) WESTBURY STABLES LLC
584 BRITTON AVENUE
STATEN ISLAND,NY103044501 		58-2411636   24,675 0     BREEDER AWARDS
(63) PALM BEACH RACING III LLC
1132 MARINE WAY W UNIT E1R
NORTH PALM BEACH,FL33408 		37-1863765   25,813 0     BREEDER AWARDS
(64) SHADE TREE THOROUGHBREDS INC
11771 W COQUINA COURT
CRYSTAL RIVER,FL34429 		59-3627921   26,481 0     BREEDER AWARDS
(65) GOOD BEGINNINGS FARM
6765 NW 73RD LANE
OCALA,FL34482 		47-2308264   26,813 0     BREEDER AWARDS
(66) RUSTLEWOOD FARM INC
7604 NW 125TH ST
REDDICK,FL326864526 		59-2852689   30,838 0     BREEDER AWARDS
(67) SCF INC
10119 NW 60TH AVE
OCALA,FL34482 		59-3417463   36,766 0     BREEDER AWARDS
(68) PLEASANT ACRES STALLIONS LLC
2153 SE HWY 41
MORRISTON,FL32668 		46-3685201   37,000 0     STALLION AWARDS
(69) CORPORACION MARTINEZ & ASOCIADOS INC
7795 NW 150TH AVE
MORRISTON,FL32668 		27-3817661   38,469 0     BREEDER AWARDS
(70) BRIDLEWOOD FARM
8318 NW 90TH TERRACE
OCALA,FL34482 		46-3342858   40,000 0     BREEDER AWARDS
(71) JACKS OR BETTER FARM INC
1201 SE 91ST PLACE
OCALA,FL34480 		59-3428962   53,088 0     BREEDER AWARDS
(72) SHADYBROOK FARM INC
15455 W HIGHWAY 326
MORRISTON,FL326687312 		59-3591933   56,572 0     BREEDER AWARDS
(73) ST ELIAS STABLE LLC
410 PARK AVENUE 22ND FLOOR
NEW YORK,NY10022 		45-3539716   57,175 0     BREEDER/STALLION AWARDS
(74) BAOMA CORP
853 TURNPIKE ST SUITE 244
NORTH ANDOVER,MA01845 		47-2103385   57,769 0     BREEDER/STALLION AWARDS
(75) JUST FOR FUN STABLE INC
5702 SW 148TH AVENUE
SOUTHWEST RANCHES,FL33330 		65-1020312   65,116 0     BREEDER AWARDS
(76) STONEHEDGE LLC
PO BOX 381
TYNGSBORO,MA018790381 		47-4660691   90,703 0     BREEDER AWARDS
(77) LIVE OAK STUD
9275 SW 9TH STREET RD
OCALA,FL344811410 		23-1841096   91,925 0     BREEDER/STALLION AWARDS
(78) ARINDEL
PO BOX 772289
OCALA,FL344772289 		20-1919001   99,950 0     BREEDER AWARDS
(79) OCALA STUD
PO BOX 818
OCALA,FL34478 		59-2428740   211,144 0     BREEDER/STALLION AWARDS
2
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0
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Number of
recipients		 (c) Amount of
cash grant		 (d) Amount of
noncash assistance		 (e) Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)		 (f) Description of noncash assistance
(1) BREEDER & STALLION AWARDS 311 1,934,650      
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2; Part III, column (b); and any other additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART I, LINE 2: ORGANIZATION HAS A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN BOTH TAMPA BAY DOWNS AND GULFSTREAM PARK AND ITSELF TO DESCRIBE THE PROCESS AS TO WHICH THE PURSE SUPPLEMENTS ARE GIVEN. THERE IS A SPECIFIED CRITERIA WHICH MUST BE MET BEFORE AWARD IS GIVEN.
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
medium right arrow graphic Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
medium right arrow graphic Attach to Form 990.
medium right arrow graphic Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
FLORIDA THOROUGHBRED BREEDERS
ASSOC INC
Employer identification number

59-0944678
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed on Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes on Line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain .....
1b
Yes
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked on Line 1a? ....
2
Yes
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
4
During the year, did any person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? .............
4a
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........
4b
 
No
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ....................
5a
 
 
b
Any related organization? .......................
5b
 
 
If "Yes," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization? ..................
6a
 
 
b
Any related organization? ......................
6b
 
 
If "Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any nonfixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
 
8
Were any amounts reported on Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III ..........................
8
 
 
9
If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
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Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported on Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.
(A) Name and Title (B) Breakdown of W-2, 1099-MISC compensation, and/or 1099-NEC (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation in column (B) reported as deferred on prior Form 990
(i) Base
compensation 		(ii) Bonus & incentive
compensation 		(iii) Other reportable compensation
1LONNY T POWELL
CEO & EXECUTIVE VP 		(i)

(ii)		 306,176
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0 		37,500
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0 		6,839
-------------
0 		11,375
-------------
0 		18,824
-------------
0 		380,714
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
2PEGGY YOST
CFO 		(i)

(ii)		 108,800
-------------
0 		40,000
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		4,400
-------------
0 		1,200
-------------
0 		154,400
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
Schedule J (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

Schedule J (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
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Part III
Supplemental Information
Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART I, LINE 1A FIRST CLASS AIR TRAVEL IS REQUIRED BY DOCTOR LETTER. TRAVEL FOR COMPANIONS IS INCLUDED IN TAXABLE WAGES.
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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
 Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
FLORIDA THOROUGHBRED BREEDERS
ASSOC INC
Employer identification number

59-0944678
Return Reference Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 THE ORGANIZATION COLLECTS ANNUAL DUES FROM MEMBERS. MEMBERS RECEIVED DISCOUNTS ON HORSE REGISTRATION FEES AND ARE ALSO ABLE TO VOTE FOR AND ELECT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ORGANIZATION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A REGULAR FLORIDA THOROUGHBRED BREEDER'S ASSOCIATION MEMBERS VOTE FOR AND ELECT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ASSOCIATION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE ORGANIZATION'S CFO REVIEWS THE FORM 990 FOR ACCURACY AND SUBMITS TO THE BOARD PRESIDENT AND/OR CEO FOR REVIEW.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C THE ORGANIZATION REGULARLY AND CONSISTENTLY MONITORS AND ENFORCES COMPLIANCE WITH ITS CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY BY HAVING ITS DIRECTORS DISCLOSE ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICT REGARDING A MATTER BEFORE THE BOARD AND REFRAINING FROM PARTICIPATING IN THE DISCUSSION OR VOTE ON SUCH MATTER.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A FOR THE PROCESS OF HIRING A NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, THE ORGANIZATION USED THE SERVICES OF AN INDEPENDENT SEARCH FIRM WHICH ALSO PARTICIPATED IN THE RECOMMENDATION OF A COMPENSATION PACKAGE. THE FINAL APPROVAL WAS MADE BY THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION'S FORM 990 IS AVAILABLE THROUGH GUIDESTAR.COM AND UPON REQUEST. THE ORGANIZATION'S AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE ON THE ASSOCIATION'S WEBSITE.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9: CHANGE IN EQUITY IN FLORIDA EQUINE PUBLICATIONS, INC. -35,262.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 51056K
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SCHEDULE R
(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37.
Attach to Form 990.
Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
FLORIDA THOROUGHBRED BREEDERS
ASSOC INC
Employer identification number

59-0944678
Part I
Identification of Disregarded Entities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN (if applicable) of disregarded entity


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Total income


 		(e)
End-of-year assets


 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity










Part II
Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related tax-exempt organizations during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of related organization


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Exempt Code section


 		(e)
Public charity status
(if section 501(c)(3))

 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity

 		(g)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No
(1)FLORIDA THOROUGHBRED CHARITIES INC
801 SW 60TH AVENUE

OCALA,FL34474
59-2991947 		FUNDRAISING FL 501(C)(3) LINE 10 N/A
 
No
(2)OCALA THOROUGHBRED RACING INC
801 SW 60TH AVENUE

OCALA,FL34475
45-2395614 		PROMOTE FL 501(C)(5)   N/A
 
No










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Cat. No. 50135Y
Schedule R (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
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Part III
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization



 		(b)
Primary activity




 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)


 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity



 		(e)
Predominant income(related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets



 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?




 		(i)
Code V-UBI
amount in box 20 of
Schedule K-1
(Form 1065)
 		(j)
General or
managing
partner?



 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No












Part IV
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization
 		(b)
Primary activity
 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)
 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity
 		(e)
Type of entity
(C corp, S corp,
or trust) 		(f)
Share of total income
 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets
 		(h)
Percentage
ownership
 		(i)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No
(1) FLORIDA EQUINE PUBLICATIONS INC

801 SW 60TH AVENUE
OCALA,FL34474
59-3406060 		ADVERTISING FL FTBOA
  		C 324,608 965,430 100.000 %   No












Schedule R (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
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Part V
Transactions With Related Organizations. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36.
Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III, or IV of this schedule.
Yes
No
1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?
a Receipt of (i) interest, (ii) annuities, (iii) royalties, or (iv) rent from a controlled entity .....................
1a
 
No
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) ............................
1b
 
No
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) ............................
1c
 
No
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) ............................
1d
 
No
e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) ............................
1e
 
No
f Dividends from related organization(s) ............................
1f
 
No
g Sale of assets to related organization(s) ............................
1g
 
No
h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) ............................
1h
 
No
i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) ............................
1i
 
No
j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) .......................
1j
 
No
k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) ......................
1k
 
No
l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) .....................
1l
Yes
 
m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) .................
1m
Yes
 
n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) ...................
1n
Yes
 
o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) ............................
1o
Yes
 
p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1p
Yes
 
q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1q
Yes
 
r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) ............................
1r
 
No
s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) ............................
1s
 
No
2
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.
(a)
Name of related organization 		(b)
Transaction
type (a-s) 		(c)
Amount involved 		(d)
Method of determining amount involved
(1) FLORIDA EQUINE PUBLICATIONS

 L 171,713 FAIR MARKET VALUE





Schedule R (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Schedule R (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
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Part VI
Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.
Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of entity 		(b)
Primary activity 		(c)
Legal domicile
(state or foreign
country) 		(d)
Predominant income (related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(e)
Are all partners
section
501(c)(3)
organizations? 		(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of
end-of-year
assets 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations? 		(i)
Code V-UBI
amount in box 20
of Schedule K-1
(Form 1065) 		(j)
General or
managing
partner? 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No Yes No






























Schedule R (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
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