ITS THE PITS

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Organization Details

Formation Year

2006

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Beth Gruff

Phone

8587350320

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

ITS THE PITS, founded in 2006, is a small nonprofit in the Animal-Related sector that reported $134K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue decreased 19% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $172K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 28% operating deficit.

Mission

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.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $34,254 Revenue: $53,779

Rescued and found adoptive homes for approximately 75 dogs.

Program 2

Expenses: $34,253 Revenue: $53,779

Provided medical care and rehabilitation to sick and injured dogs taken in to the organization before finding adoptive homes.

Program 3

Expenses: $17,126 Revenue: $26,889

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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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $109,544

Program Service Revenue $23,715

Investment Income $1,187

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $134,446

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $28,630

Program Expenses $85,633

Other Expenses $171,523

TOTAL EXPENSES $171,523

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$134,446	$165,837	-0.2%
Expenses	$171,523	$216,048	-0.2%
Net Income	$-37,077	$-50,211	-0.3%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✗ Schedule B Required

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Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

N/A

Employees

N/A

Volunteers

100

Governance Policies

✓ Conflict of Interest Policy

✗ Whistleblower Policy

✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

⚠ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✗ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Beth Gruff	President	40	Officer Director Key Emp	$0	$0	$0
Eric Gruff	Vice President and Treasurer	5	Officer Director Key Emp	$0	$0	$0
Andrea Malley	Board Member	10	Director	$0	$0	$0

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2025	$134,446	$171,523	$137,765	$-37,077
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$53,971	$93,780	$174,731	$-39,809
2022	$177,896	$247,609	$208,803	$-69,713
2021	$101,658	$200,173	$253,386	$-98,515
2020	$203,960	$148,210	$226,270	$55,750
2019	$143,991	$214,611	$103,439	$-70,620
2018	$280,847	$289,661	$111,624	$-8,814