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Akron animal organizations

There are 90 animal-focused nonprofit organizations in the greater Akron metro area. Combined, these Akron metro animal organizations employ 614 people, earn more than $38 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $132 million.
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Types of animal organizations in Akron

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Animal shelters and animal welfare organizations
 
62
 
$13,379,170
Wildlife conservation and protection organizations
 
8
 
$168,843
Animal services organizations
 
5
 
$173,783
Wildlife sanctuaries and refuges
 
4
 
$168,843
Organizations supporting multiple animal nonprofits
 
4
 
$0
Zoos and acquariums
 
2
 
$24,192,420
Animal professional societies
 
2
 
$0
Organizations suppporting a single animal nonprofit
 
2
 
$498,798
Animal alliances and advocates
 
1
 
$0
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Job trends for Akron animal organizations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
8
1-10
 
0
11-25
 
3
26-100
 
0
101 to 1,000
 
3
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of animal organizations in Akron

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
18
$250k to $1M
 
7
$1M to $5M
 
1
$5M to $25M
 
2
$25M to $100M
 
0
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of animal organizations in Akron

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Akron Zoological Park

Akron Zoo connects visitors to wildlife, offers annual memberships, and hosts 90+ events annually for both children and adults.
Revenue
$23.9m
Assets
$95.8m
Employees
349
EIN
34-6003866
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Humane Society of Summit County (HSSC)

HSSC cares and advocates for the abused, neglected, and abandoned animals of our community. Through education and support, we strengthen the bond between people and animals.
Revenue
$7.5m
Assets
$17.0m
Employees
102
EIN
23-7060744
IRS type
501(c)(3)

One of A Kind Pet Rescue

One of A Kind Pet Rescue is dedicated to the rescue and adoption of homeless pets in imminent danger of euthanasia, spaying / neutering, and public education in the humane treatment of animals.
Revenue
$2.2m
Assets
$1.3m
Employees
105
EIN
20-4631002
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Happy Trails Farm Animal Sanctuary

Happy Trails Farm Animal Sanctuary is a non-profit organization that rescues, rehabilitates, and provides an adoption program for abused, abandoned, and neglected farm animals.
Revenue
$756.7k
Assets
$2.8m
Employees
19
EIN
34-1968434
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Portage Animal Protective League (APL)

To shelter and find homes for injured, abused and abandoned animals, uphold and enforce animal cruelty laws, reduce pet overpopulation and educate the community.
Revenue
$985.6k
Assets
$3.6m
Employees
24
EIN
34-1091915
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Uno S Happy Endings Rescue

Uno S Happy Endings Rescue is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Akron, OH that was founded in 2018.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
82-0703600
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Unleashed Animal Rescue

Unleashed Animal Rescue supports abandoned and injured small animals by providing shelter, care, and facilitating adoptions to promote their recovery.
Revenue
$4,325
Assets
$0
Employees
N/A
EIN
88-3419195
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Ryerson Valley Rescue

Ryerson Valley Rescue is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Akron, OH that was founded in 2023.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
92-1926372
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Cassidys Critters

Cassidys Critters is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Akron, OH that was founded in 2024.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
99-4007296
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Lillys Helping Paws

Lillys Helping Paws is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Cuyahoga FLS, OH that was founded in 2024.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
93-4869005
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Purrfect Diamonds in the Ruff

Purrfect Diamonds in the Ruff is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Copley, OH that was founded in 2007.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
20-8852318
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Just Cats

Just Cats is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Akron, OH that was founded in 2023.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
92-1576611
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Ghetto Dog Sanctuary

Ghetto Dog Sanctuary is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Akron, OH that was founded in 2023.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
92-0545551
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Jennies Gems

Jennies Gems is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Macedonia, OH that was founded in 2020.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
83-2706224
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Memories Live on Animal Foundation

Memories Live on Animal Foundation is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Akron, OH that was founded in 2016.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
59-3767418
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Rubbercity Rescue

Rubbercity Rescue is an animal services organization in Akron, OH that was founded in 2018.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
81-5229674
IRS type
501(c)(3)

DJs Paw Rescue

DJs Paw Rescue is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in New Franklin, OH that was founded in 2018.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
83-1715996
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Divine Lives

The purpose of Divine Lives, Inc. is to: 1. Re-home animals left homeless, primarily displaced due to owners passing away, unforeseen family circumstances, and from shelters at risk of euthanasia due to overpopulation. 2.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
84-5000095
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Haven for Pets

Haven for Pets shelters and rehabilitates homeless animals while educating the community on animal welfare.
Revenue
$232
Assets
$129.5k
Employees
0
EIN
16-1728245
IRS type
501(c)(3)

All Breed Training Club of Akron Incorporated

All Breed Training Club of Akron Incorporated promotes the training of all breeds of dogs. Their programs aim to ensure that all breeds of dogs behave in a tame manner. They are located in Tallmadge, OH.
Revenue
$109.6k
Assets
$83.5k
Employees
N/A
EIN
23-7042981
IRS type
501(c)(7)
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This category corresponds to the "D00: Animal Related: General" National Taxonomy of Exempt Entities (NTEE) code. Cause IQ determines NTEEs for organizations by its own internally-developed secret-sauce algorithms.
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