Civic Intelligence

Vindicated Pit Bull Rescue

EIN 47-1526596 • 501(c)3 • Alexandria, VA

Pub. 78 Eligible990-N Coverage

Profile

To restore the reputation of the misunderstood pit bull breed through aiding in adoption of pit bull type dogs to responsible individuals and to help promote responsible breed ownership through owner and public education.

PO Box 150091Alexandria, VA 22315

www.vindicatedrescue.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

60th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

62nd percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

58th percentile

5.9%

Higher net margin than 58% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

81st percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 81% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Asset Growth

82nd percentile

33%

Faster asset growth than 82% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Revenue Growth

41st percentile

-12%

Faster revenue growth than 41% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets60th percentile

Assets

Up

$19,692

Up $4,901 (+33%) from 2024

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2024

Net Assets

Up

$19,692

Up $4,901 (+33%) from 2024

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue62nd percentileNet Margin58th percentile

Revenue

Down

$82,578

Down $10,822 (-12%) from 2024

Expenses

Down

$77,677

Down $13,900 (-15%) from 2024

Net Income

Up

$4,901

Up $3,078 (+169%) from 2024

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth82nd percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$20K$15K$10K$5.0K$0Assets 2024: $14,791Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $14,7912024Assets 2025: $19,692Liabilities 2025: $0Net Assets 2025: $19,6922025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$19,692
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$19,692
Open 2025 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth41st percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$100K$50K$0Revenue 2024: $93,400Expenses 2024: $91,577Net Income 2024: $1,8232024Revenue 2025: $82,578Expenses 2025: $77,677Net Income 2025: $4,9012025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$82,578
Expenses$77,677
Net Income$4,901
Open 2025 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2025 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$19,692
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$19,692
Revenue
$82,578
Expenses
$77,677
Net income
$4,901
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$19.7$0.00$19.7$82.6$77.7$4.90
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$14.8$0.00$14.8$93.4$91.6$1.82
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025
Signed
Feb 23, 2026
Return Version
2025v4.0
Gross Receipts
$83,865
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To restore the reputation of the misunderstood pit bull breed through aiding in adoption of pit bull type dogs to responsible individuals and to help promote responsible breed ownership through owner and public education.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
TO ADOPT AND FOSTER OUT PIT BULL DOGS TO LOVING FAMILIES. DOGS ARE SPAYED, NEUTERED, MICROCHIPPED & VACCINATED.$0$71,817
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay81st percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
AMY OSTERMANPresidentFT$0--
JESSICA MUELLERVice PresidentFT$0--
JESSICA SMOZYNSKITreasurer-$0--
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Total Events$18,393$18,393$1,287$17,106
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Vindicated Pit Bull Rescue
EIN
47-1526596
Phone
7036097289
Address
PO BOX 150091, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22315

Signing Officer

Name
Amy Osterman
Title
President
Phone
7036097289
Signed
2026-02-23
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
A J Michini Mba CPA
Address
2007 HILLSIDE CIRCLE, LANSDALE, PA 19446
Preparer
A J Michini CPA
Phone
2156997084
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16 - Other Expenses

“Description: ADVERTISING. Amount: 5947. Description: BANK SERVICE CHARGES. Amount: 1. Description: DOG BOARDING. Amount: 405. Description: DOG SUPPLIES & FOSTER REIMBURSEMENT. Amount: 17115. Description: DOG TRAINING. Amount: 440. Description: DOG WALKING. Amount: 75. Description: INSURANCE. Amount: 2226. Description: LICENSES & REGISTRATION. Amount: 25. Description: PROCESSING FEES. Amount: 1655. Description: SOFTWARE. Amount: 458. Description: VETERINARY BEHAVIORAL COSTS. Amount: 2893. Description: VETERINARY MEDICAL COSTS. Amount: 44511. Description: WEBSITE. Amount: 432. Total to Form 990-EZ, line 16: 76183.”

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