Race Track Chaplaincy of America

What Race Track Chaplaincy of America does

Race Track Chaplaincy of America (RTCA) is a 501(c)(3) evangelical, interdenominational Christian nonprofit founded in 1970 by Salty Roberts at Gulfstream Park in Florida, where the first ministry service was held for twelve backside workers in a makeshift chapel. The organization provides chaplaincy services to the horse racing industry, serving backstretch workers, jockeys, trainers, owners, and their families who face limited access to traditional church services due to non-traditional work schedules. RTCA delivers a portfolio of ministry services including Bible studies and worship services, food and clothing banks, recreational activities, healthcare/legal/financial referrals, ESL classes and educational workshops, transportation assistance, crisis support, funeral services, and wedding officiation.

RTCA operates as a federated model: a small National Service Center in Lexington, Kentucky (staffed by an Executive Director, Director of Advancement and Operations, and Administrative Assistant) coordinates a network of affiliate chaplaincies and councils that serve on-site at 50+ racetracks, farms, and training centers across the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. The technology footprint is minimal — a Wix-hosted website, an email-based Prayer Request system, social media presence, and standard business software — with no proprietary technology product, API, or AI capability. Revenue is generated entirely through individual donations processed via Network for Good and institutional grants, including a 2025 grant from Thoroughbred Charities of America and ongoing support from Breeders' Cup Charities. RTCA's go-to-market is community-led: chaplains and volunteers are physically embedded at tracks to build trust with the racing workforce, supplemented by annual events such as Night of Faith, Hope, & Love and the White Horse Award (est. 2003).

Name

Race Track Chaplaincy of America

Legal name

Race Track Chaplaincy of America

Website

https://rtcanational.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Race Track Chaplaincy of America is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit Christian ministry that places on-site chaplains at 50+ horse racing tracks, farms, and training centers across the US, Canada, and Puerto Rico to provide spiritual, practical, and crisis support to horse racing industry workers and their families.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pastoral Care and Chaplaincy Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131)

SIC

Services-Racing, Including Track Operation (7948)

akta.pro primary industry

Training, Stables & Equine Services (MPAEADAI)

Keywords

• Pastoral chaplaincy services
• Horse racing ministry
• Nonprofit religious services
• Faith based community outreach
• Backstretch worker support

Headquarters

HQ city

Lexington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Grants: RTCA is funded through donations from individuals and organizations, as well as grants from charitable foundations. The organization is 501(c)(3) nonprofit.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Race Track Chaplaincy of America is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit Christian organization that places chaplains directly at horse racing tracks, farms, and training centers to provide spiritual care, counseling, and practical assistance (food, clothing, healthcare/legal/financial referrals, education, transportation) to backstretch workers, jockeys, trainers, owners, and their families. All ministry services are delivered free of charge and funded through donations and grants.

Product overview

Race Track Chaplaincy of America (RTCA) is an evangelical, interdenominational 501(c)(3) non-profit Christian organization providing chaplaincy services to the horse racing industry. Rather than a technology platform, RTCA offers a portfolio of ministry services including Bible studies, worship services, food and clothing banks, recreational activities, healthcare/legal/financial referrals, educational workshops (including ESL), transportation assistance, crisis support, funeral services, and wedding officiation. The organization supports a network of affiliate chaplaincies through national services including chaplain recruitment, screening, education, benevolence programs, council funding, and annual training conferences. RTCA operates as a ministry organization rather than a commercial technology company, serving workers at horse racing tracks, farms, and training centers across the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Race Track Chaplaincy Services Evangelical, interdenominational Christian ministry providing chaplains, councils, and volunteers to minister to horse racing industry workers nationwide.
• Bible Studies and Worship Services Regular Bible study groups and worship services held at horse racing tracks for workers with non-traditional schedules.
• Food and Clothing Banks Provision of essential food and clothing supplies to horse racing industry workers in need.
• Healthcare, Legal and Financial Referrals Referral services connecting workers to healthcare providers, legal aid, and financial counseling resources.
• Educational Workshops Teaching and tutoring programs including ESL classes to serve diverse racing community members.
• Transportation Services Transportation assistance for workers who lack reliable transportation to and from tracks.
• Crisis Support Immediate assistance and support during emergencies and crisis situations for racing workers.
• Funeral Services and Bereavement Support Funeral services and emotional support for workers experiencing loss.
• Wedding Services Wedding officiation services for couples in the horse racing industry.
• Prayer Request System Email-based prayer request submission system for individuals seeking spiritual support and prayer.
• National Support Services for Affiliate Chaplaincies Centralized support including chaplain recruitment, screening, education, benevolence programs, and council funding for affiliate chaplaincies.
• Annual Chaplain School and National Conference Annual training events providing continuing education and professional development for chaplains.

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/RTCANATIONAL
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCR54X8Md0SRitdzSpgMQHGQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/rtcanational
• Instagraminstagram.com/rtcanational
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rtcanational

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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