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EIN 20-5855724

Its the Pits

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
City
San Diego
State
California
Year formed
2006
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
D20: Animal Protection and Welfare
Description
Its the Pits rescues, cares for and finds permanent homes for homeless dogs, with a particular focus on "Bully Breeds" such as American Pit Bull Terriers, American Staffordshire Terriers, Bull Terriers and American Bulldogs. The Corporation promotes responsible pet ownership and humane treatment of animals through humane education. It provides medical care and rehabilitation to sick and injured dogs before finding them adoptive homes. Its headquarters are located in San Diego, CA.
Total revenues
$53,971
2023
Total expenses
$93,780
2023
Total assets
$174,731
2023
Num. employees
0
2023

Program areas at Its the Pits

Rescued and found adoptive homes for approximately 75 dogs.
Provided humane education to prospective and actual adopters of dogs in order to promote responsible pet ownership and humane treatment of animals.
Provided medical care and rehabilitation to sick and injured dogs taken in to the organization before finding adoptive homes.

Who funds Its the Pits

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
AmazonSmile FoundationGeneral Support$5,529
ottercares FoundationGeneral & Unrestricted$275
Pfizer FoundationVolunteer Program$50

Personnel at Its the Pits

NameTitleCompensation
Eric GruffVice President$0
Beth GruffPresident$0

Financials for Its the Pits

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$79,016
Program services$4,674
Investment income and dividends$0
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$-30,000
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$281
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$53,971

Form 990s for Its the Pits

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-05-15990View PDF
2022-122023-07-29990View PDF
2021-122022-05-08990View PDF
2020-122021-05-26990View PDF
2019-122020-12-01990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
July 10, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
January 2, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $5,529 from AmazonSmile Foundation
September 27, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
August 12, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
May 22, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $5,919 from AmazonSmile Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsAnimal organizationsAnimal sheltersCharities
Issues
Animals
Characteristics
State / local levelTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 720008
San Diego, CA 92172
Metro area
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA
County
San Diego County, CA
Website URL
itsthepits.org/ 
Phone
(858) 735-0320
IRS details
EIN
20-5855724
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2006
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
D20: Animal Protection and Welfare
NAICS code, primary
813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current - Reporting Incomplete
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0222117
FTB Entity ID
2935757
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-11-20
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