irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $0TO PROVIDE SPAY AND NEUTERING SERVICES AND SUPPORT TO PIT BULL AND PIT BULL MIX DOG BREEDS.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Agility Training and Competition
Provides agility training and competition opportunities for rescued pit bulls, showcasing their intelligence, athleticism, and trainability to challenge negative stereotypes.
Children Reading to Dogs
Facilitates programs where children read to certified therapy dogs in libraries and schools, promoting literacy and positive interactions with pit bulls.
Spay and Neuter Services
Offers or supports spay and neuter services for pit bull and pit bull mix dogs to reduce overpopulation and improve animal welfare.
Therapy Dogs Program
Trains and certifies rescued pit bulls as therapy dogs to visit schools, nursing homes, hospitals, and rehabilitation centers, promoting the breed's positive traits and providing emotional support.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Animal Protection Advocacy & Campaigns 1 activity
- Breed advocacy and public education through media and eventsEngages in public education and advocacy for pit bulls through media outreach—including television appearances and national publications—and by organizing annual events such as Pit Bull Awareness Day, craft fairs, and virtual painting events that combine fundraising with breed promotion.
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Structured Animal Adoption Program 1 activity
- Facilitation of dog adoptionsManages the adoption process for rescued pit bulls by maintaining an updated list of adoptable dogs, processing online applications within 48 hours, hosting adoption clinics at community locations, and participating in multi-rescue adoption events. Also facilitates adoptions of bonded dog pairs.
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Animal Welfare Fundraising Events 1 activity
- Organization of fundraising events to support dog rescue programsHosts and participates in fundraising events such as Hudson River cruise events, craft fairs, and virtual painting sessions to generate financial support for dog rescue, care, and adoption operations.
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Pre-Adoption Veterinary Care for Shelter Animals 1 activity
- Provision of veterinary care, food, housing, and supplies for rescued dogsProvides comprehensive care for rescued dogs including spay/neuter services, vaccinations, food, housing, collars, leashes, and microchips using donated funds. This support is delivered directly to dogs in their care.
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Animal Rescue Volunteer Coordination 1 activity
- Rescue and foster care for pit bull and pit bull mix dogsRescues pit bull and pit bull mix dogs from abandonment, neglect, or deplorable conditions and places them into a network of volunteer-run foster homes. Capacity is determined by the number of available foster homes.
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Animal-Assisted Support Services 1 activity
- Therapy dog program for rescued pit bullsOperates a therapy dog program in which rescued pit bulls are trained and certified through Canine Good Citizenship and Therapy Dog International programs, then conduct visits to schools, nursing homes, hospitals, and rehabilitation centers to promote breed awareness and education.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$294K
Contributions & grants$115K39%
Program service revenue$106K36%
Investment income$130%
Other revenue$74K
expenses
Total expenses$191K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$423K
Cash$266K
Investments$0
Liabilities$92K
Net assets$331K
Liquid reserves16.7 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -22.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 2
- CARALIE COLE — MEMBER
- NICOLE MATHISON — MEMBER
relationships · 11
Who they work with
- Black Bird Tattoo Partner — Hosts Out of the Pits tattoo fundraising event to support dog rescue.
- Cydney Cross Partner — Founder and rescuer who initiated the organization’s work by adopting and training Alexis, the ambassador dog.
- Dawn's Victory Cafe Partner — Hosts Out of the Pits fundraising events during football season.
- Dutch Apple Cruise Partner — Collaborates with Dutch Apple Cruise to host a fundraising event for OOTP dogs.
- Dutch Apple Cruises Partner — Partnered to host a fundraising cruise event where a portion of ticket sales supports Out of the Pits.
- East Greenbush Fire Co Partner — Hosts Out of the Pits adoption clinics at its facility.
- Pet Connection Partner — Collaborates with Pet Connection on joint adoption events.
- Pet Connection Partner — Collaborates with Pet Connection on joint pet adoption events.
- Philly Bar & Lounge Partner — Hosts Out of the Pits fundraising events.
- Spitzies Harley-Davidson of Albany Partner — Hosts Out of the Pits adoption clinics at its location.
- Therapy Dog International Partner — Certifies Out of the Pits' therapy dogs and collaborates on their therapeutic outreach programs.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Ambassador Animal Programmethodology: ambassador_animal_programBy training rehabilitated pit bulls as high-visibility ambassador animals, we change public perceptions of the breed, because visible, positive role models counteract stigma and increase community openness to adoption and support.
- Breed-Specific Rescue and Rehabilitationmethodology: rescue-rehabilitation-adoptionBy focusing exclusively on pit bulls and related breeds, we address systemic adoption barriers through targeted rescue, rehabilitation, and rehoming, because specialized care and advocacy improve outcomes for a breed disproportionately affected by abuse, neglect, and bias.
- Foster-Based Rehabilitation Modelmethodology: foster_based_rehabilitationBy placing rescued pit bulls in volunteer foster homes rather than housing them in shelters, we promote individualized care and bonding, which enhances rehabilitation and increases successful adoption outcomes because stable home environments accelerate behavioral recovery and socialization.