The Stand Up For Pits Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to educating, advocating, and saving the lives of pit bull “type” dogs.
Stand Up for Pits Foundation Inc. centers its grantmaking on pit bull–type dogs, with recent awards repeatedly directed to rescue, veterinary, and spay/neuter efforts for dogs in underserved communities. One of its largest recent grants went to One Love Arizona in Chandler, Arizona, for assistance with pit bull type dogs in underserved communities, a pattern that matches the foundation’s stated focus on saving dogs through direct service and community-based programming. The foundation’s recent awards also show sustained support for sterilization and rescue infrastructure. Sumner Neuter Alliance in Gallatin, Tennessee, received multiple awards across recent years, and Bark Nation in Ferndale, Michigan, appears more than once as well. That repetition suggests ongoing relationships rather than isolated gifts. Other grants have supported organizations working on the front lines of animal welfare, including shelters, rescue groups, and veterinary-service providers. The foundation’s programs include Angel Grants, Spay & Neuter Angel Day, and SUFP HOPE CAMPAIGN, all aligned with pit bull assistance, rescue response, and public education. Its grant language consistently points to underserved communities and to dogs facing urgent medical or shelter-related needs.
A major theme in the foundation’s giving is spay and neuter access. It awarded $26,062 to Sumner Neuter Alliance in Gallatin, Tennessee, and $22,507 to Sumner Spay Neuter Alliance in the same city, both for assisting pit bull type dogs in underserved communities. Another spay-and-neuter focused grant went to Mobile Animal Surgical Hospital in Scottsdale, Arizona, for $10,257. Rescue support is another clear thread. The foundation gave $27,528 to Bark Nation in Ferndale, Michigan, and $20,634 to Underdog Heroes Inc in Beverly Hills, California, both to assist pit bull type dogs in underserved communities. It also supported One Love Pitbull Foundation in Chandler, Arizona, with $16,704 for the same purpose. The recent grant list also includes education-adjacent and clinic-based work, such as $12,000 to Spca of North Brevard Inc in Titusville, Florida, and $6,199 to Greenville Humane Society in Greenville, South Carolina.
Typical grant sizes cluster in the high four figures to low five figures: p25 is $6,839, median is $9,920, and p75 is $12,771. The recent list includes both larger awards, such as $33,468, and many grants around $6,000 to $10,000. Recipients appear across multiple years, including Bark Nation, Sumner Neuter Alliance, and Speak for Animals, which points to repeat support rather than one-time gifts. Stand Up for Pits Foundation Inc. is a public charity, funds individuals: false, and makes program-related investments: false. The site lists Angel Grants as accepting unsolicited requests; Spay & Neuter Angel Day is not open to unsolicited applications.
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Most grants fall between $7K and $13K, with a median of $10K.
25th Percentile
$7K
Median
$10K
75th Percentile
$13K
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Giving is national, with all recent grants going to U.S. recipients. Arizona stands out as the top state by grant count, and California accounts for 14% of grants in the data. Recent recipients include Chandler and Scottsdale in Arizona, Gallatin in Tennessee, Ferndale in Michigan, and Greenville in South Carolina. The pattern also reaches Florida, Connecticut, and New York, showing a broad domestic footprint rather than a single-city focus.
The foundation funds rescues, shelters, veterinary-service providers, and other organizations working with pit bull–type dogs. Recent grants went to groups in places like Chandler, Gallatin, Ferndale, and Greenville, all with award text focused on assistance for pit bull type dogs in underserved communities.
Typical awards are in the low five figures: p25 is $6,839, median grant size is $9,920, and p75 is $12,771. The recent grants list also shows a larger award of $33,468 and several grants near $6,000 to $10,000.
Yes. Several recipients appear in multiple years, including Bark Nation, Sumner Neuter Alliance, and Speak for Animals. That pattern suggests recurring support rather than one-time giving.
Its stated focus areas include animal welfare, spay/neuter, rescue support, emergency shelter intervention, public education, advocacy against breed-specific legislation, and creative activism. The recent grants are especially concentrated on assistance for pit bull type dogs in underserved communities.
Some programs accept unsolicited requests. Angel Grants is listed as accepting unsolicited applications, while Spay & Neuter Angel Day is not open to unsolicited requests.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Current and upcoming funding from Stand Up for Pits Foundation that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Rescues must be foster-home-based and reputable 501(c)(3) organizations that pull/save a SUFP HOPE CAMPAIGN-designated dog. Funds intended to cover medical care and supplies for the rescued dog.
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUMNER NEUTER ALLIANCE | GALLATIN, TN | $26,062 | 2025 | TO ASSIST PITBULL TYPE DOGS IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES |
| SPAYNATION | LAFAYETTE, CA | $19,012 | 2025 | TO ASSIST PITBULL TYPE DOGS IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES |
| GRANTS LESS THAN 5K | WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA | $16,599 | 2025 | TO ASSIST PITBULL TYPE DOGS IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES |
| ANIMALS R FAMILY | STAMFORD, CT | $16,273 | 2025 | TO ASSIST PITBULL TYPE DOGS IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES |
| FIX-A-BULL | ALBANY, NY | $9,031 | 2025 | TO ASSIST PITBULL TYPE DOGS IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES |
| ILLIAMS RESCUE DBA ARKANSAS SPAY & NEUTER LOTTERY | DES ARC, AR | $8,343 | 2025 | TO ASSIST PITBULL TYPE DOGS IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES |
| BARK NATION | FERNDALE, MI | $8,199 | 2025 | TO ASSIST PITBULL TYPE DOGS IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES |
| HELLO PITTIE | TACOMA, WA | $7,470 | 2025 | TO ASSIST PITBULL TYPE DOGS IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES |
| ANIMAL FIX CLINIC | RICHMOND, CA | $6,505 | 2025 | TO ASSIST PITBULL TYPE DOGS IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES |
| SPEAK FOR ANIMALS | DR GREENVILLE, SC | $6,469 | 2025 | TO ASSIST PITBULL TYPE DOGS IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES |
| TLC PETSNIP | LAKELAND, FL | $5,592 | 2025 | TO ASSIST PITBULL TYPE DOGS IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES |
| ONE LOVE ARIZONA | CHANDLER, AZ | $33,468 | 2024 | TO ASSIST PIT BULL TYPE DOGS IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES |
| SUMNER SPAY NEUTER ALLIANCE | GALLATIN, TN | $22,507 | 2024 | TO ASSIST PIT BULL TYPE DOGS IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES |
| FIX A BULL | ALBANY, NY | $10,455 | 2024 | TO ASSIST PIT BULL TYPE DOGS IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES |
| SPAY NATION | LAFAYETTE, LA | $10,399 | 2024 | TO ASSIST PIT BULL TYPE DOGS IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES |
| SPEAK FOR ANIMALS | GREENVILLE, SC | $7,677 | 2024 | TO ASSIST PIT BULL TYPE DOGS IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES |
| HUMANE SOCIETY OF ELKHART COUNTRY | BRISTOL, IN | $7,500 | 2024 | TO ASSIST PIT BULL TYPE DOGS IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES |
| BUSTER'S PAWS | RED BLUFF, CA | $6,710 | 2024 | TO ASSIST PIT BULL TYPE DOGS IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES |
| BARK NATION | FERNDALE, MI | $5,880 | 2024 | TO ASSIST PIT BULL TYPE DOGS IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES |
| BARK NATION | FERNDALE, MI | $27,528 | 2023 | TO ASSIST PIT BULL TYPE DOGS |
| UNDERDOG HEROES INC | BEVERLY HILLS, CA | $20,634 | 2023 | TO ASSIST PIT BULL TYPE DOGS IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES |
| ONE LOVE PITBULL FOUNDATION | CHANDLER, AZ | $16,704 | 2023 | TO ASSIST PIT BULL TYPE DOGS IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES |
| SUMNER SPAY NEUTER ALLIANCE | GALLATIN, TN | $13,028 | 2023 | TO ASSIST PIT BULL TYPE DOGS IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES |
| SPCA OF NORTH BREVARD INC | TITUSVILLE, FL | $12,000 | 2023 | TO ASSIST PIT BULL TYPE DOGS IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES |
| ETC GEORGIA | LOGANVILLE, GA | $10,476 | 2023 | TO ASSIST PIT BULL TYPE DOGS IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES |
| MOBILE ANIMAL SURGICAL HOSPITAL | SCOTTSDALE, AZ | $10,257 | 2023 | TO ASSIST PIT BULL TYPE DOGS IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES |
| WILD CAT FOUNDATION | LAFAYETTE, LA | $9,583 | 2023 | TO ASSIST PIT BULL TYPE DOGS IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES |
| SPAYNATION FOR DOGS AND CATS | LAFAYETTE, LA | $9,380 | 2023 | TO ASSIST PIT BULL TYPE DOGS IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES |
| POA SPAY | EAST HARTFORD, CT | $7,225 | 2023 | TO ASSIST PIT BULL TYPE DOGS IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES |
| GREENVILLE HUMANE SOCIETY | GREENVILLE, SC | $6,199 | 2023 | TO ASSIST PIT BULL TYPE DOGS IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES |
| REAL GOOD RESCUE | LOS ANGELES, CA | $5,500 | 2023 | TO ASSIST PIT BULL TYPE DOGS IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES |
| SPAY CAMPBELL COUNTRY TENNESSEE PETS (SPAYCC) | LAFOLLETTE, TN | $5,238 | 2023 | TO ASSIST PIT BULL TYPE DOGS IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES |
| ALAMO CITY PIT BULL | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $5,000 | 2023 | TO ASSIST PIT BULL TYPE DOGS |
SUMNER NEUTER ALLIANCE
$26,062TO ASSIST PITBULL TYPE DOGS IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES
SPAYNATION
$19,012TO ASSIST PITBULL TYPE DOGS IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES
GRANTS LESS THAN 5K
$16,599TO ASSIST PITBULL TYPE DOGS IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES
ANIMALS R FAMILY
$16,273TO ASSIST PITBULL TYPE DOGS IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES
FIX-A-BULL
$9,031TO ASSIST PITBULL TYPE DOGS IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES
ILLIAMS RESCUE DBA ARKANSAS SPAY & NEUTER LOTTERY
$8,343TO ASSIST PITBULL TYPE DOGS IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES
BARK NATION
$8,199TO ASSIST PITBULL TYPE DOGS IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES
HELLO PITTIE
$7,470TO ASSIST PITBULL TYPE DOGS IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES
SPEAK FOR ANIMALS
$6,469TO ASSIST PITBULL TYPE DOGS IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES
TLC PETSNIP
$5,592TO ASSIST PITBULL TYPE DOGS IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES
ONE LOVE ARIZONA
$33,468TO ASSIST PIT BULL TYPE DOGS IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES
SUMNER SPAY NEUTER ALLIANCE
$22,507TO ASSIST PIT BULL TYPE DOGS IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES
FIX A BULL
$10,455TO ASSIST PIT BULL TYPE DOGS IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES
SPAY NATION
$10,399TO ASSIST PIT BULL TYPE DOGS IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES
SPEAK FOR ANIMALS
$7,677TO ASSIST PIT BULL TYPE DOGS IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES
HUMANE SOCIETY OF ELKHART COUNTRY
$7,500TO ASSIST PIT BULL TYPE DOGS IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES
BUSTER'S PAWS
$6,710TO ASSIST PIT BULL TYPE DOGS IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES
BARK NATION
$5,880TO ASSIST PIT BULL TYPE DOGS IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES
BARK NATION
$27,528TO ASSIST PIT BULL TYPE DOGS
UNDERDOG HEROES INC
$20,634TO ASSIST PIT BULL TYPE DOGS IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES
ONE LOVE PITBULL FOUNDATION
$16,704TO ASSIST PIT BULL TYPE DOGS IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES
SUMNER SPAY NEUTER ALLIANCE
$13,028TO ASSIST PIT BULL TYPE DOGS IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES
SPCA OF NORTH BREVARD INC
$12,000TO ASSIST PIT BULL TYPE DOGS IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES
ETC GEORGIA
$10,476TO ASSIST PIT BULL TYPE DOGS IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES
MOBILE ANIMAL SURGICAL HOSPITAL
$10,257TO ASSIST PIT BULL TYPE DOGS IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES
WILD CAT FOUNDATION
$9,583TO ASSIST PIT BULL TYPE DOGS IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES
SPAYNATION FOR DOGS AND CATS
$9,380TO ASSIST PIT BULL TYPE DOGS IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES
POA SPAY
$7,225TO ASSIST PIT BULL TYPE DOGS IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES
TO ASSIST PIT BULL TYPE DOGS IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES
REAL GOOD RESCUE
$5,500TO ASSIST PIT BULL TYPE DOGS IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES
SPAY CAMPBELL COUNTRY TENNESSEE PETS (SPAYCC)
$5,238TO ASSIST PIT BULL TYPE DOGS IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES
ALAMO CITY PIT BULL
$5,000TO ASSIST PIT BULL TYPE DOGS