The organization is dedicated to the improvement of thoroughbred breeding and racing. It fulfills that mandate by serving many segments of the industry through its subsidiary companies and by providing support to a wide range of industry initiatives.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 8 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Recreation & Sports organizations in New York.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President & Chief Operating Officer Above 90th percentilevs Recreation & Sports peers nationwide | $1M $1.1M |
Executive Vice President & Executive Director Above 90th percentile | $545k $611k |
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer Above 90th percentile | $504k $566k |
Vice President & General Counsel Board Vice President Above 90th percentilevs Recreation & Sports peers nationwide | $495k $556k |
Registrar Highest Compensated Employee Median to 75th percentile | $196k $220k |
Controller Median to 75th percentilevs Recreation & Sports peers nationwide | $170k $190k |
The Jockey Club Steward Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | $168k $189k |
Registration Services Manager Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | $139k $156k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 10 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at The Jockey Club equaled 7% of the organization's total expenses. The median for recreation & sports organizations is 8%.
Based on 7,435 recreation & sports organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about The Jockey Club
What does the Chief Operating Officer of The Jockey Club earn?
In 2023, the Chief Operating Officer of The Jockey Club received $1,004,834 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Chief Operating Officer roles among Recreation & Sports organizations nationwide: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Operating Officer pay at The Jockey Club compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Recreation & Sports organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Chief Operating Officer at The Jockey Club falls in the top 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at The Jockey Club equaled 7% of the organization's total expenses. The median for recreation & sports organizations is 8%.
What are The Jockey Club's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, The Jockey Club reported $12.8M in total revenue and $14.4M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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