Stand up for Pits Foundation Inc
Stand up for Pits Foundation Inc is a West Hollywood, California-based public charity that supports the welfare and lives of pit bull “type” dogs through rescue assistance, spay and neuter efforts, education, advocacy, and live events. Its broad Angel Grants program funds front-line rescue work, while its Spay & Neuter Angel Day program supports spay and neuter services in underserved communities.
Stand up for Pits Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Stand up for Pits Foundation Inc gave $130K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), top state California. 73% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $129,555
- +23.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +37.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,778
- -9.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $8,343
- Total assets
- $818,057
- +3.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 73% first-time grantees (8 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (33% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Stand up for Pits Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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Angel Grant submissions are reviewed for alignment with the foundation’s mission and funding priorities. The foundation says reviews can take up to 12 weeks, depending on request volume and its financial obligations; approved applicants are contacted by email, while declined applicants are not contacted. Recipients must sign grant agreement terms and provide required grant reporting. The foundation’s filing says organizational recipients submit a receipt and follow-up photos or letters describing how funds were used or will continue to be used; individuals are screened and asked to report how they used assistance. Ineligible requests include those from organizations that do not qualify as 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, and requests for political lobbying, legislative, or religious activities. Organizations that discriminate on the listed protected grounds are also ineligible.
- Contact
Mailing address: 8149 Santa Monica Blvd No 153, West Hollywood, CA 90046
Phone: (310) 247-1258
Website: https://standupforpits.us
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Stand up for Pits Foundation Inc
Who Stand up for Pits Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Sumner Neuter Alliance ($26K). Together the top 10 received $124K.
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 33 grants of 33 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation describes Angel Day as a national program and says its spay and neuter work serves underserved communities. Its 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states; the largest reported state shares were California (33%), Tennessee (20%), Connecticut (13%), New York (7%), and Arkansas (6%). The itemized grants also included recipients in Michigan, Washington, South Carolina, and Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Stand up for Pits Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
73%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 11 grantees (73%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $12K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 27% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2022–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $105K (2023) to $159K (2022). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $130K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sumner Neuter Alliance Gallatin, TN | To Assist Pitbull Type Dogs in Underserved Communities | $26,062 |
| Spaynation Lafayette, CA | To Assist Pitbull Type Dogs in Underserved Communities | $19,012 |
| Grants Less Than 5K West Hollywood, CA | To Assist Pitbull Type Dogs in Underserved Communities | $16,599 |
| Animals R Family Stamford, CT | To Assist Pitbull Type Dogs in Underserved Communities | $16,273 |
| Fix-a-Bull Albany, NY | To Assist Pitbull Type Dogs in Underserved Communities | $9,031 |
| Illiams Rescue DBA Arkansas Spay & Neuter Lottery Des Arc, AR | To Assist Pitbull Type Dogs in Underserved Communities | $8,343 |
| Bark Nation Ferndale, MI | To Assist Pitbull Type Dogs in Underserved Communities | $8,199 |
| Hello Pittie Tacoma, WA | To Assist Pitbull Type Dogs in Underserved Communities | $7,470 |
| Animal Fix Clinic Richmond, CA | To Assist Pitbull Type Dogs in Underserved Communities | $6,505 |
| Speak for Animals Dr Greenville, SC | To Assist Pitbull Type Dogs in Underserved Communities | $6,469 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $818,057 | $562,517 | $536,282 | $129,555 | 11 |
| 2023 | $791,822 | $605,382 | $544,115 | $104,596 | 8 |
| 2022 | $785,092 | $586,554 | $491,027 | $158,752 | 14 |
| 2021 | $735,028 | $394,819 | $302,712 | — | — |
| 2020 | $542,921 | $289,717 | $204,785 | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing describes its mission as saving lives and ending abuse and discrimination against pit bull “type” dogs through live events, funding, education, and advocacy. It also says it works to counter negative stereotypes that foster fear and result in violence against animals.
Angel Grants support rescues, facilities, individuals, and organizations undertaking front-line rescue efforts. Examples include medical care for shelter dogs, veterinary bills paid on behalf of people in need, supplies and equipment for shelters, and support for dogfighting survivors and the organizations that rehabilitate them. The foundation’s website says approved Angel Grant recipients receive half of the grant upon approval and the remainder after providing required reporting.
Spay & Neuter Angel Day is described by the foundation as a national program it fully funds to spay and neuter pit bull “type” dogs in underserved communities. Other activities described on its website include the SUFP Hope Campaign, which seeks to help shelter dogs at risk of being killed, and education and advocacy through live events. The foundation’s filing also describes a documentary project and a dogfighting tip line serving Los Angeles.
Grantmaking
The foundation’s 2024 filing lists 11 grants totaling $129,555. Among those itemized grants, amounts ranged from $5,592 to $26,062, with a median of $8,343. The filing separately describes Angel Grants as generally ranging from $500 to $20,000, with some awards as high as $48,000, and says the foundation distributes an estimated 100 grants averaging around $2,000. It reports that in 2024 grants were made to more than 25 organizations and assistance grants were made to 44 individuals.
The largest itemized 2024 awards were $26,062 to Sumner Neuter Alliance in Tennessee, $19,012 to SpayNation in California, $16,599 under “Grants Less Than 5K” in California, and $16,273 to Animals R Family in Connecticut. The listed purpose for each was to assist pit bull-type dogs in underserved communities. Other 2024 grantees included Fix-A-Bull ($9,031), Illiams Rescue dba Arkansas Spay & Neuter Lottery ($8,343), Bark Nation ($8,199), Hello Pittie ($7,470), Animal Fix Clinic ($6,505), Speak for Animals ($6,469), and TLC PetSnip ($5,592).
Among those grantees, Speak for Animals describes its work as saving and improving companion-animal lives in upstate South Carolina through low-cost spay and neuter programs, veterinary partnerships, outreach, advocacy, and education. TLC PetSnip describes its mission as providing affordable spay, neuter, and welfare services to cats and dogs.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Rebecca Corry as president, Maria Hall as vice president, and Jason Dudey, Michelle Wornell, and Mindy Sterling as board members.
Stand up for Pits Foundation Inc is led by Rebecca Corry, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Rebecca Corry
President
On filings since 2020
70 hrs/week
$68K (2020) → $87K (2024)
Maria Hall
Vice President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason Dudey
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Wornell
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mindy Sterling
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $87K, to Rebecca Corry (President).
Frequently asked questions about Stand up for Pits Foundation Inc
How much does Stand up for Pits Foundation Inc give each year?
Stand up for Pits Foundation Inc gave $130K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $105K across 8 grants.
What is Stand up for Pits Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Stand up for Pits Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $8,343, and its average grant was $11,778, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Stand up for Pits Foundation Inc that year got $13K on average.
Where does Stand up for Pits Foundation Inc give grants?
Stand up for Pits Foundation Inc's top state is California, with 33% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Tennessee (20%) and Connecticut (13%).
Does Stand up for Pits Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Stand up for Pits Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Assist Pitbull Type Dogs in Underserved Communities" (11 grants).
Who are Stand up for Pits Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Stand up for Pits Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Sumner Neuter Alliance ($26,062), Spaynation ($19,012) and Grants Less Than 5K ($16,599), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Stand up for Pits Foundation Inc?
Stand up for Pits Foundation Inc reported $818K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $563K.
What does Stand up for Pits Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s filing describes its mission as saving lives and ending abuse and discrimination against pit bull “type” dogs through live events, funding, education, and advocacy. It also says it works to counter negative stereotypes that foster fear and result in violence against animals. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Stand up for Pits Foundation Inc?
Angel Grant submissions are reviewed for alignment with the foundation’s mission and funding priorities. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Stand up for Pits Foundation Inc's EIN?
Stand up for Pits Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-3535828. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 19, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 9, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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