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California animal organizations

There are 4,155animal-focused nonprofit organizations in California. Combined, these Californiananimal organizationsemploy 16,800 people, earn more than $2 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $4 billion.
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Types of animal organizations in California

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Animal shelters and animal welfare organizations
2,804
$996,029,675
Animal services organizations
381
$12,149,326
Wildlife conservation and protection organizations
327
$99,158,246
Organizations supporting multiple animal nonprofits
140
$19,258,185
Wildlife sanctuaries and refuges
119
$71,683,601
Animal alliances and advocates
89
$1,590,319
Organizations suppporting a single animal nonprofit
70
$46,153,246
Endangered species protection organizations
36
$16,195,584
Veterinary organizations
33
$6,645,079
Animal professional societies
26
$104,213
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Animal organizations by major California cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Los Angeles
1,233
$319,872,460
San Diego
453
$450,933,146
Riverside
425
$78,052,396
San Francisco
419
$374,669,854
Sacramento
288
$80,433,770
San Jose
141
$29,400,827
Oxnard
124
$21,210,844
Santa Rosa
106
$36,305,059
Bakersfield
100
$12,087,927
Santa Maria
70
$34,594,236
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Job trends for California animal organizations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
475
1-10
220
11-25
114
26-100
81
101 to 1,000
27
1,000+
1
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Sizes of animal organizations in California

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
1,055
$250k to $1M
313
$1M to $5M
149
$5M to $25M
40
$25M to $100M
7
$100M+
2
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Directory of animal organizations in California

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Conservation Society of California

The Oakland Zoo has been serving the community since 1922 in locations all across Oakland, finally settling in Knowland Park.
Revenue
$23.7m
Assets
$96.1m
Employees
364
EIN
94-1687847
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Marin Humane

Improving the lives of animals and people through advocacy, education, and support. Marin Humane is committed to a world in which animals are treated with compassion and respect and where resources are readily available to those who require support for ...
Revenue
$9.9m
Assets
$19.3m
Employees
135
EIN
94-1156562
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Humane Society Silicon Valley

Humane Society Silicon Valley is a California nonprofit that has operated continuously since 1929, focused on companion animal rescue and homelessness prevention.
Revenue
$21.9m
Assets
$64.7m
Employees
160
EIN
94-1196215
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Pasadena Humane Society and SPCA

The Pasadena Humane Society and SPCA provide care and shelter for animals in eight cities. Their mission is to provide compassionate care for all animals. The SPCA sponsors a program to educate the public on the proper care and handling of animals.
Revenue
$14.2m
Assets
$41.3m
Employees
164
EIN
95-1643344
IRS type
501(c)(3)

WildAid

To reduce the demand for illegal wildlife products and to promote environmental conservation via global public awareness campaigns. Wildaid also works to create model field conservation programs and to strengthen marine protected areas around the world.
Revenue
$10.4m
Assets
$14.7m
Employees
19
EIN
20-3644441
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Beagle Freedom Project

Arme's mission is to eliminate the suffering of all animals. This goal is achieved by rescuing unwanted and homeless animals and by educating the public of the vast extent of the suffering animals endure in our society. Through its actions and words, ar...
Revenue
$1.8m
Assets
$2.4m
Employees
26
EIN
55-0882647
IRS type
501(c)(3)

San Diego Humane Society and SPCA

To promote the Humane treatment of animals, prevent cruelty to animals and provide education to enhance the human-animal bond. To inspire and engage the community to end animal suffering. To promote the Humane treatment of animals, prevent cruelty to an...
Revenue
$45.7m
Assets
$70.6m
Employees
763
EIN
95-1661688
IRS type
501(c)(3)

San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance

San Diego Zoo global is committed to saving species worldwide by uniting our expertise in animal care and conservation science with our dedication to inspiring passion for nature. Saving species worldwide by uniting our expertise in animal care and conser...
Revenue
$246.9m
Assets
$827.2m
Employees
3,603
EIN
95-1648219
IRS type
501(c)(3)

California Trout

Additionally, California Trout gathers funds to finance charitable, scientific and educational research projects, and to preserve and rehabilitate public trout and steelhead fisheries in California. California Trout was established in 1971 for the purpose...
Revenue
$9.2m
Assets
$4.9m
Employees
33
EIN
23-7097680
IRS type
501(c)(3)

La Jolla Institute for Immunology (LIAI)

The La Jolla Institute for Allergy and Immunology is dedicated to increasing knowledge and improving human health through studies of the immune system.
Revenue
$68.6m
Assets
$50.7m
Employees
479
EIN
33-0328688
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Humane America Animal Foundation

Reduce euthanasia in Animal shelters by increasing public awareness and ownership of shelter pets, making information about pets in shelters availbale on the internet, and encouraging and facilitating volunteerism in shelters and Animal rescue organizatio...
Revenue
$7.4m
Assets
$7.5m
Employees
29
EIN
95-4761276
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Tony La Russa's Animal Rescue Foundation

Arf saves dogs and cats who have run out of time at public shelters and brings people and animals together to enrich each others lives. Arf's programs promote the concept that people's lives can be enhanced by strengthening the bonds between humans and an...
Revenue
$12.8m
Assets
$86.7m
Employees
127
EIN
68-0240341
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Bayorg

To protect, restore and inspire conservation of the san francisco bay and its watershed - from the sierra to the sea. To protect, restore and inspire conservation of the san francisco bay and its watershed - from the sierra to the sea.san francisco's larg...
Revenue
$10.1m
Assets
$7.3m
Employees
170
EIN
90-0401015
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Marine Mammal Center

The Marine Mammal Center was founded in 1975 and is a world class Marine Mammal research hospital and education Center. Our mission is to expand knowledge about Marine mammals - their health and that of their ocean environment - and inspire their global c...
Revenue
$17.8m
Assets
$44.9m
Employees
120
EIN
51-0144434
IRS type
501(c)(3)

San Francisco Zoo and Gardens

Nestled against the Pacific Ocean, the San Francisco Zoo & Gardens is an urban oasis. It is home to over 1,000 exotic, endangered and rescued animals representing more than 250 species and lovely peaceful gardens full of native and foreign plants.
Revenue
$20.6m
Assets
$17.5m
Employees
258
EIN
94-1429538
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association (GLAZA)

The Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association is the official support organization for the Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens. The organization oversees membership, visitor amenities, publications, website, volunteers, and concessions transfers to the zoo.
Revenue
$18.0m
Assets
$39.2m
Employees
146
EIN
95-2369545
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Aquarium of the Pacific

Founded in June 1998, the Aquarium of the Pacific is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. The Aquarium of the Pacific's mission is to instill a sense of wonder, respect, and stewardship for the Pacific Ocean, its inhabitants, and ecosystems.
Revenue
$43.2m
Assets
$101.6m
Employees
543
EIN
33-0532354
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Sacramento Society for the Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals

Foster a loving and compassionate community for animals and people by providing assistance, creating lifelong relationships, and saving lives. Since 1894, weve worked to reduce pet overpopulation through affordable spay/neuter services, promote humane tre...
Revenue
$10.6m
Assets
$20.7m
Employees
152
EIN
94-1312343
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Pet Care Foundation

The organization is dedicated to the advocacy of shelter animals in los angeles city and county shelters. It helps to facilitate spay, neutering and adoption services for pets. We are dedicated to the rescue, Care and adoption of lost pets.
Revenue
$15.2m
Assets
$20.2m
Employees
3
EIN
56-2322380
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Rancho Coastal Humane Society (RCHS)

Rancho Coastal Humane Society (RCHS) is dedicated to the rescue and shelter of abandoned companion animals, encouraging adoptions into loving homes, and promoting humane ideals through education and community outreach.
Revenue
$6.2m
Assets
$11.9m
Employees
97
EIN
95-2151583
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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