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Chicago animal organizations

There are 807 animal-focused nonprofit organizations in the greater Chicago metro area, including the cities of Chicago, Bolingbrook, Des Plaines, Elgin, Evanston, Hoffman Estates, Naperville, Schaumburg, Skokie, and Gary within the states of Illinois and Indiana. Combined, these Chicago metro animal organizations employ 4,375 people, earn more than $493 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $2 billion.
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Types of animal organizations in Chicago

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Animal shelters and animal welfare organizations
 
536
 
$145,607,519
Wildlife conservation and protection organizations
 
79
 
$25,796,045
Animal services organizations
 
44
 
$3,194,650
Animal professional societies
 
37
 
$203,919,437
Organizations supporting multiple animal nonprofits
 
29
 
$3,946,055
Wildlife sanctuaries and refuges
 
23
 
$18,078,942
Veterinary organizations
 
14
 
$6,454,113
Animal alliances and advocates
 
11
 
$409,060
Organizations suppporting a single animal nonprofit
 
9
 
$88,857
Endangered species protection organizations
 
5
 
$109,998
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Job trends for Chicago animal organizations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
124
1-10
 
38
11-25
 
20
26-100
 
23
101 to 1,000
 
8
1,000+
 
0
Key takeaways for employment stats:

Sizes of animal organizations in Chicago

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
234
$250k to $1M
 
68
$1M to $5M
 
36
$5M to $25M
 
6
$25M to $100M
 
2
$100M+
 
2
Key takeaways for revenue stats:
  • Large organizations like Brookfield Zoo Chicago, Shedd Aquarium, Lincoln Park Zoo, PAWS Chicago, and Anti-Cruelty earn the majority of revenues among nonprofits in Chicago animal organizations.
  • Organizations with less than $1 million in revenue account for 11.4% of combined nonprofit revenues, whereas organizations in Chicago animal organizations with more than $100 million account for 42.6% of nonprofit earnings.

Directory of animal organizations in Chicago

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Lincoln Park Zoo

The Lincoln Park Zoological Society is created and organized, and shall be operated, exclusively for charitable, scientific, and educational purposes.
Revenue
$50.5m
Assets
$254.0m
Employees
546
EIN
36-2512404
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Brookfield Zoo Chicago

The mission of the Chicago Zoological Society is to inspire conservation leadership by connecting people with wildlife and nature. They had an international reputation for taking a cutting-edge role in animal care and conservation of the natural world.
Revenue
$108.0m
Assets
$317.2m
Employees
791
EIN
36-2167016
IRS type
501(c)(3)

PAWS Chicago

To build No Kill communities - starting with a No Kill Chicago - that respect and value the life of every cat and dog. To end the overpopulation of homeless animals through solutions, practices and education.
Revenue
$47.0m
Assets
$150.1m
Employees
254
EIN
36-4219778
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Shedd Aquarium

Shedd Aquarium is an indoor public aquarium in Chicago, Illinois in the United States. The aquarium contains 32,000 animals and was for some time the largest indoor aquarium in the world with 5,000,000 US gallons of water.
Revenue
$102.0m
Assets
$780.1m
Employees
659
EIN
36-2167918
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Orphans of the Storm

Deerfield animal shelter providing care and support for homeless dogs and cats from Lake and Northern Cook County, IL.
Revenue
$6.1m
Assets
$10.7m
Employees
57
EIN
36-6002114
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Anderson Humane

To improve the lives of pets and people through service, education and advocacy. Anderson Animal Shelter is dedicated to the welfare of companion animals and their human caregivers.
Revenue
$6.3m
Assets
$5.8m
Employees
110
EIN
36-6164626
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Tree House Humane Society

Empowers caregivers to protect cats through high-quality vet care, shelter services, and partnerships with high-intake shelters. Features a feline leukemia cat cafe.
Revenue
$5.4m
Assets
$11.1m
Employees
53
EIN
23-7444825
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Animal Welfare League

Animal Welfare League promotes humane treatment of animals, maintains shelters, provides adoption programs, vet services, and spay/neuter services for limited-income pet owners.
Revenue
$6.2m
Assets
$24.0m
Employees
52
EIN
36-2235155
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Anti-Cruelty

The Anti-Cruelty Society fosters a community where animals thrive, providing shelter, veterinary care, and support for pet owners in need.
Revenue
$14.0m
Assets
$58.1m
Employees
215
EIN
36-2179814
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Max McGraw Wildlife Foundation

Max McGraw Wildlife Foundation secures the future of hunting, fishing and land management through programs of science, education, demonstration and communication.
Revenue
$13.9m
Assets
$47.8m
Employees
32
EIN
36-2519612
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Humane Indiana

Humane Indiana leads the community in the humane treatment of animals. It supports reducing unwanted animals by promoting spay/neuter programs and provides community services such as visiting nursing homes, education in schools, and speaking engagements.
Revenue
$3.2m
Assets
$11.1m
Employees
104
EIN
35-0895837
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Animal House Shelter

Animal House Shelter rescues, rehabilitates, and finds homes for neglected and abused animals. The shelter has rescued and placed over 48000 dogs and other pets. Currently, the shelter houses and cares for over 200 dogs and 50 cats.
Revenue
$2.1m
Assets
$4.4m
Employees
90
EIN
36-4483106
IRS type
501(c)(3)

One Tail at A Time NFP

One Tail at A Time NFP rescues and fosters vulnerable pets, places them in forever homes, and supports owners with grants, mutual aid, and veterinary care.
Revenue
$4.8m
Assets
$2.5m
Employees
45
EIN
26-2125306
IRS type
501(c)(3)

South Suburban Humane Society

The South Suburban Humane Society is dedicated to promoting the well-being of animals in Chicago's south suburbs.
Revenue
$4.4m
Assets
$9.5m
Employees
88
EIN
23-7165004
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Spay Illinois Pet Well Clinics

Spay Illinois Pet Well Clinics provides affordable veterinary care, including spay-neuter surgeries, serving over 25,000 pets annually to promote pet health and welfare.
Revenue
$4.6m
Assets
$5.4m
Employees
45
EIN
45-2094195
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Save-A-Pet

No-kill shelter in Grayslake, IL dedicated to finding loving homes for cats and dogs while promoting humane treatment of animals.
Revenue
$3.4m
Assets
$10.0m
Employees
55
EIN
23-7304570
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Animal Welfare Society (NAWS)

Our mission is to end pet homelessness, suffering, and unnecessary pet euthanasia, and to serve pets in need, and to promote treating all animals with respect and dignity.
Revenue
$2.4m
Assets
$263.2k
Employees
45
EIN
26-0215886
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Wright-Way Rescue

Wright-Way Rescue Inc. aims to solve the pet overpopulation problem through adoption and education, offering programs that support this mission.
Revenue
$2.8m
Assets
$2.0m
Employees
116
EIN
37-1489618
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Brooks Institute for Animal Rights Law and Policy

The Brooks Institute is a national independent think tank that primarily funds animal welfare. The institute pursues a paradigm shift in how animals are regarded and protected under the law. It made one grant last year.
Revenue
$2.6m
Assets
$466.1k
Employees
6
EIN
82-3382181
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Young at Heart Senior Pet Adoptions

Young at Heart Senior Pet Adoptions rescues and cares for senior dogs and cats, providing adoption, foster, and sanctuary programs.
Revenue
$2.0m
Assets
$2.6m
Employees
26
EIN
20-2476194
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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