Its The Pits
- Assets
- $253.4k
- Revenue
- $101.7k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- San Diego, CA
- Founding
- 02/2007
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 20-5855724
Organization Overview
Its The Pits is located in San Diego, CA. The organization was established in 2007. According to its NTEE Classification (D20) the organization is classified as: Animal Protection & Welfare, under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Its The Pits is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Its The Pits generated $101.7k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (11.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $200.2k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.5%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE CORPORATION WAS FORMED TO RESCUE, CARE FOR, AND FIND PERMANENT HOMES FOR HOMELESS DOGS, PARTICULARLY THOSE CONSIDERED TO BE "BULLY BREEDS". THIS CATEGORY INCLUDES AMERICAN PIT BULL TERRIERS, AMERICAN STAFFORDSHIRE TERRIERS, BULL TERRIERS, AMERICAN BULLDOGS, AND MIXES CONTAINING ONE OR MORE OF THE AFOREMENTIONED BREEDS. WHILE THE CORPORATION FOCUSES ON THESE BREEDS, WE WILL CONSIDER PROVIDING ASSISTANCE TO ANY ANIMAL IN NEED AT THE DISCRETION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CORPORATION. THE SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES PERFORMED BY DIRECTORS, OFFICERS AND VOLUNTEERS OF THE CORPORATION IN FURTHERANCE OF THE MISSION SHALL BE DETERMINED BY THE PRESIDENT/CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OR DESIGNEE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
RESCUED AND FOUND ADOPTIVE HOMES FOR APPROXIMATELY 66 DOGS.
PROVIDED MEDICAL CARE AND REHABILITATION TO SICK AND INJURED DOGS TAKEN IN TO THE ORGANIZATION BEFORE FINDING ADOPTIVE HOMES.
PROVIDED HUMANE EDUCATION TO PROSPECTIVE AND ACTUAL ADOPTERS OF DOGS IN ORDER TO PROMOTE RESPONSIBLE PET OWNERSHIP AND HUMANE TREATMENT OF ANIMALS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Beth Gruff President | OfficerTrustee | 60 | $0 |
Andrea Malley Board Member | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Eric Gruff Vice President And Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Jennifer Kaiser Board Member & Secretary | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $106,140 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $106,140 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $21,305 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | -$25,600 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$187 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $101,658 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $88 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $41 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $5,352 |
| Information technology | $5,046 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $41,676 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $2,569 |
| All other expenses | $145,401 |
| Total functional expenses | $200,173 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $253,386 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $253,386 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $1,500 |
| Total liabilities | $1,500 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $251,886 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $253,386 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Its The Pits has recieved totaling $9,234.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,919 |
James And Katherine Clark Foundation Vancouver, WA PURPOSE: FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR DOG RESCUE PROGRAMS SERVING SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CA. | $3,000 |
Otter Cares Foundation Fort Collins, CO PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | $275 |
Sempra Energy Foundation San Diego, CA PURPOSE: HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES | $40 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
San Diego Humane Society & Spca San Diego, CA | $70,615,617 | $45,691,033 |
San Francisco Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals San Francisco, CA | $115,776,209 | $51,611,688 |
Center For Biological Diversity Inc Tucson, AZ | $43,284,959 | $36,653,414 |
Arizona Humane Society Phoenix, AZ | $95,151,966 | $45,142,904 |
Oregon Humane Society Portland, OR | $103,747,214 | $24,056,728 |
Helen Woodward Animal Center Rancho Santa Fe, CA | $61,487,200 | $24,562,772 |
Pasadena Humane Society Pasadena, CA | $46,749,038 | $17,263,238 |
Peninsula Humane Society & Spca Burlingame, CA | $52,826,881 | $18,060,009 |
Humane Society Silicon Valley Milpitas, CA | $64,688,653 | $21,886,630 |
Mercy For Animals Los Angeles, CA | $27,760,277 | $18,222,198 |
The Animal Foundation Las Vegas, NV | $55,751,912 | $11,185,043 |
Hawaiian Humane Society Honolulu, HI | $54,358,412 | $17,979,129 |