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Akron animal organizations

There are 91 animal-focused nonprofit organizations in the greater Akron metro area. Combined, these Akron metro animal organizations employ 626 people, earn more than $47 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $158 million.
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Types of animal organizations in Akron

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Animal shelters and animal welfare organizations
 
64
 
$17,893,884
Wildlife conservation and protection organizations
 
9
 
$277,378
Wildlife sanctuaries and refuges
 
5
 
$277,378
Animal services organizations
 
4
 
$64,113
Organizations supporting multiple animal nonprofits
 
4
 
$0
Zoos and acquariums
 
2
 
$25,450,816
Animal professional societies
 
2
 
$0
Organizations suppporting a single animal nonprofit
 
2
 
$3,672,051
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Job trends for Akron animal organizations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
9
1-10
 
1
11-25
 
4
26-100
 
1
101 to 1,000
 
2
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of animal organizations in Akron

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
14
$250k to $1M
 
5
$1M to $5M
 
6
$5M to $25M
 
1
$25M to $100M
 
1
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of animal organizations in Akron

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Akron Zoological Park

Akron Zoological Park showcases over 2,000 animals, inspires conservation, and hosts engaging events while offering membership benefits for families and individuals.
Revenue
$25.2m
Assets
$102.7m
Employees
356
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
$6.8m
Assets
$26.1m
Employees
99
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
$2.5m
Assets
$1.3m
Employees
105
EIN
20-4631002
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
$2.4m
Assets
$5.0m
Employees
23
EIN
34-1091915
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Humane Society of Summit County Foundation

The Humane Society of Summit County Foundation provides financial support to the Humane Society of Summit County and the trustees are elected by the organization.
Revenue
$3.7m
Assets
$6.3m
Employees
0
EIN
34-1970452
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
$1.6m
Assets
$4.3m
Employees
17
EIN
34-1968434
IRS type
501(c)(3)

CATalyst Council

CATalyst Council unites stakeholders to enhance the health and welfare of companion cats through education, collaboration, and access to veterinary care.
Revenue
$1.1m
Assets
$999.3k
Employees
1
EIN
26-2829648
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Forever Friends Foundation

The Forever Friends Foundation provides shelter and care for stray animals, focusing primarily on felines. The foundation offers adoption opportunities to find these animals permanent homes.
Revenue
$1.1m
Assets
$1.3m
Employees
0
EIN
04-3769578
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)

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)

Kermits Kritters

Kermits Kritters is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Akron, OH that was founded in 2025.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
39-4473581
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)

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)

Pet-Guards

Pet-Guards provides low-cost vaccinations and spay/neuter care, supports clients in hardship through the Lavender Fund, and shelters pets needing sanctuary, hospice, or adoption.
Revenue
$82.3k
Assets
$161.7k
Employees
0
EIN
34-1635682
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)

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)
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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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