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Boston animal organizations

There are 510 animal-focused nonprofit organizations in the greater Boston metro area, including the cities of Boston, Cambridge, Framingham, Newton, and Waltham. Combined, these Boston metro animal organizations employ 2,773 people, earn more than $371 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $828 million.
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Types of animal organizations in Boston

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Animal shelters and animal welfare organizations
 
306
 
$215,320,240
Wildlife conservation and protection organizations
 
82
 
$56,253,657
Animal services organizations
 
45
 
$2,708,796
Organizations supporting multiple animal nonprofits
 
20
 
$8,408,900
Wildlife sanctuaries and refuges
 
14
 
$34,294,265
Endangered species protection organizations
 
14
 
$8,293,911
Animal professional societies
 
12
 
$3,337,244
Veterinary organizations
 
7
 
$1,057,764
Animal alliances and advocates
 
6
 
$0
Organizations suppporting a single animal nonprofit
 
4
 
$142,800
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Job trends for Boston animal organizations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
66
1-10
 
33
11-25
 
18
26-100
 
9
101 to 1,000
 
3
1,000+
 
1
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Sizes of animal organizations in Boston

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
182
$250k to $1M
 
49
$1M to $5M
 
17
$5M to $25M
 
4
$25M to $100M
 
3
$100M+
 
1
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Directory of animal organizations in Boston

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Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (MSPCA-Angell)

The MSPCA-Angell is a national and international leader in animal protection and veterinary medicine and provides direct hands-on care for thousands of animals each year.
Revenue
$144.8m
Assets
$252.2m
Employees
1,063
EIN
04-2103597
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Commonwealth Zoological Corporation (CZC)

Zoo New England's mission is to inspire people to protect and sustain the natural world for future generations by creating fun and engaging experiences that integrate wildlife and conservation programs, research, and education.
Revenue
$29.1m
Assets
$58.9m
Employees
400
EIN
04-3129124
IRS type
501(c)(3)

New England Fishery Management Council (NEFMC)

NEFMC, one of eight regional councils established by federal legislation in 1976, is charged with conserving and managing fishery resources from three to 200 miles off the coasts of Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut.
Revenue
$5.3m
Assets
$1.3m
Employees
22
EIN
04-2607425
IRS type
501(c)(3)

EcoHealth Alliance

Ecohealth Alliance protects global health and ecosystems by preventing emerging diseases and promoting conservation through science-based solutions and partnerships.
Revenue
$8.4m
Assets
$1.9m
Employees
54
EIN
31-1726494
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Animal Rescue League of Boston

The Animal Rescue League of Boston provides shelter and care for animals in need, as well as advocacy activities to make long-term changes that improve animal welfare in Massachusetts.
Revenue
$21.9m
Assets
$141.0m
Employees
141
EIN
04-2103714
IRS type
501(c)(3)

New Hampshire Society for the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals (NHSPCA)

To save the lives of Animals through rescue, rehabilitation and adoption; To promote learning, eliminate animal Cruelty and be a leader in advancing the highest standards in animal welfare.
Revenue
$5.0m
Assets
$25.8m
Employees
68
EIN
02-6000614
IRS type
501(c)(3)

New England Aquarium

The New England Aquarium is a global leader in ocean exploration and marine conservation. With more than 1.3 million visitors a year, the Aquarium is one of the premier visitor attractions in Boston and a major public education resource for the region.
Revenue
$54.6m
Assets
$126.6m
Employees
407
EIN
04-2297514
IRS type
501(c)(3)

New England Wildlife Center

The New England Wildlife Center is an informal hands-on science education center and a wildlife hospital in Weymouth, Massachusetts .
Revenue
$30.8m
Assets
$38.6m
Employees
45
EIN
04-2907561
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Four Paws USA

Our vision is a world where humans treat animals with respect, empathy and understanding. To be the strong, global and independent voice for animals.
Revenue
$2.5m
Assets
$406.9k
Employees
18
EIN
27-4352918
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Baypath Humane Society of Hopkinton

Animal shelter providing care, fostering relationships, and promoting education to find loving homes for stray or unwanted companion animals.
Revenue
$2.4m
Assets
$6.4m
Employees
19
EIN
04-2625753
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Foster Parrots

Foster Parrots: Charity preventing animal cruelty. Programs run from the New England Exotic Wildlife Sanctuary in Rockland, MA.
Revenue
$2.8m
Assets
$7.2m
Employees
16
EIN
04-3458267
IRS type
501(c)(3)

BirdsCaribbean

BirdsCaribbean promotes scientific study & conservation of Caribbean birds through annual bird census, festivals & education. Based in Natick, Massachusetts.
Revenue
$984.1k
Assets
$841.9k
Employees
2
EIN
03-0455080
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Fondouk Maintenance Committee

Free veterinary services for working animals in Morocco. Dedicated to bettering the lives of animals and their families for over 90 years.
Revenue
$1.8m
Assets
$19.9m
Employees
0
EIN
04-6043108
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Friends of the Scituate Shelter

Supports Scituate Animal Shelter with adoption assistance, veterinary care, grooming, and maintenance efforts. Thousands of animals adopted to date.
Revenue
$866.3k
Assets
$3.9m
Employees
18
EIN
22-3051387
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Buddy Dog Humane Society

Buddy Dog Humane Society places stray and unwanted dogs and cats in suitable homes, while also providing education and preventing cruelty.
Revenue
$1.4m
Assets
$11.9m
Employees
15
EIN
04-2386196
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Lowell Humane Society

Lowell Humane Society shelters animals and advocates for their welfare. Their mission is to prevent cruelty and improve quality of life.
Revenue
$1.0m
Assets
$694.1k
Employees
33
EIN
04-2104400
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Save A Dog

Save A Dog finds permanent homes for adoptive dogs and provides medical care for them through their programs.
Revenue
$767.2k
Assets
$976.2k
Employees
1
EIN
04-3476937
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Gunung Palung Orangutan Conservation Program

Gunung Palung Orangutan Conservation Program promotes, studies, and preserves the endangered species of Borneo orangutans while ensuring their welfare. The organization is located in Lexington, MA.
Revenue
$922.4k
Assets
$263.4k
Employees
2
EIN
26-1380932
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Great Dog Rescue NE

Great Dog Rescue Ne rescues homeless dogs from kill shelters and finds them loving homes by thoroughly screening families. The all volunteer, shelter-less Rescue group has rescued and rehomed over 19,500 dogs since their incorporation.
Revenue
$1.5m
Assets
$1.0m
Employees
20
EIN
16-1706490
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Beneath The Waves (BTW)

Beneath the Waves advances shark conservation by conducting cutting-edge scientific research and creating marketing assets and outreach tools to raise awareness. Its programs include scientific research to conserve sharks.
Revenue
$973.7k
Assets
$644.4k
Employees
7
EIN
46-3461387
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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