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Nonprofit · EIN 46-0852468

SHAW PIT BULL RESCUE

Also known as SHAW PIT BULL REFUGE

Tax-exempt · COLUMBUS, MS 39702

Financials

$211K$193K2023$187K$181K2024$162K$151K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of SHAW PIT BULL RESCUE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$162,459$150,585$11,874$120,464$108,590$11,874
December 31, 2024990-EZ$186,950$181,315$5,635$114,225$114,225$5,635
December 31, 2023990$210,527$192,529$17,998$102,954$0$102,954
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$160,842
Program service revenue
$302
Investment income
$0
Net income from sales of inventory
$1,315
Other revenue
$1,315

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$7,484
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$19,574
Other salaries and wages
$45,248
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$70,422
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$14,164
Travel
$2,374
Program services (functional)
$142,738
Management and general (functional)
$8,170
Fundraising (functional)
$528

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$114,225
Total assets, end of year
$120,464
Total liabilities, end of year
$108,590
Net assets, end of year
$11,874
Net assets without donor restrictions
$11,874
Gross receipts
$165,767
Employees
3
Year formed
2012
State of legal domicile
MS

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KENNETH E SHAWVice President
Officer
40$19,574
AIMEE H SHAWPresident
Officer
25$0
GINGER SPARKMANSecretaryTreasurer
Officer
1$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 3 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KENNETH SHAWVicePresident40$14,800
AIMEE E SHAWPresident30$0
GINGER SPARKMANSecretaryTreasurer3$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
RHONDA RYLANDEmployee
Key employee
20$15,779
LESLEY BAILEYEMPLOYEE
Former
20$14,738
KENNETH E SHAWEMPLOYEE
Key employee
40$13,670
DALTON WINTEREMPLOYEE
Former
5$1,906
AIMEE H SHAWPRESIDENT
Officer
25$0
GINGER SPARKMANSECRETARYTREASURER
Officer
5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
368 OLD NEW HOPE RD, COLUMBUS, MS 39702-8040
In care of
% AIMEE H SHAW
Mailing address (990-N for 2016)
158 Center Road, Columbus MS 39702
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
Aimee H Shaw, 368 Old New Hope Road, Columbus, MS 39702
Principal officer (990-N for 2016)
Aimee Shaw, 158 Center Road, Columbus MS 39702
Signed the 990
AIMEE H SHAW, President
Phone
(662) 386-7429

Mission

Our goal is to provide abused, abandoned or homeless pit bull dogs with the medical attention they need; as well as the love and attention they deserve to heal - both emotionally, and physically.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Shaw Pit Bull Rescue, Inc.s primary program is providing lifelong sanctuary, medical care, rehabilitation, and adoption services for abused, abandoned, or neglected pit bull-type dogs. The organization operates primarily as a sanctuary, committing to care for each dog for life unless a suitable adoptive home is found. No dog is euthanized for space or time constraints. In 2025, the organization did not intake any new dogs but continued to provide comprehensive care for 22 resident dogs. This included veterinary treatment, spay/neuter maintenance, vaccinations, heartworm prevention, daily feeding, behavioral support, and enrichment on-site. Three resident dogs were successfully placed in responsible homes.
    Expenses $143,203 · revenue $302

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
46-0852468
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2013
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Animal-related (D20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$120,464
Income (IRS master file)
$165,767

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$162,459$150,585$120,464XML
990-EZDecember 2024$186,950$181,315$114,225XML
990December 2023$210,527$192,529$102,954XML
990December 2022$219,241$201,904$84,956IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990-N for 2016
Officer: Aimee Shaw
December 31, 2016≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 46-0852468).

Questions about SHAW PIT BULL RESCUE

What is the EIN of SHAW PIT BULL RESCUE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of SHAW PIT BULL RESCUE is 46-0852468.
Is SHAW PIT BULL RESCUE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2013.
Are donations to SHAW PIT BULL RESCUE tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does SHAW PIT BULL RESCUE file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of SHAW PIT BULL RESCUE due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did SHAW PIT BULL RESCUE last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of SHAW PIT BULL RESCUE?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Aimee H Shaw.
Who are the officers and directors of SHAW PIT BULL RESCUE?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 3 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $19,574 (KENNETH E SHAW, Vice President).
How much revenue does SHAW PIT BULL RESCUE have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $162,459, expenses of $150,585 and total assets of $120,464 at year end.

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