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Colorado animal organizations

There are 1,103 animal-focused nonprofit organizations in Colorado. Combined, these Coloradan animal organizations employ 4,851 people, earn more than $543 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $944 million.
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Types of animal organizations in Colorado

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Animal shelters and animal welfare organizations
 
641
 
$154,225,394
Wildlife conservation and protection organizations
 
170
 
$90,957,363
Animal services organizations
 
109
 
$8,568,858
Wildlife sanctuaries and refuges
 
44
 
$64,473,093
Organizations supporting multiple animal nonprofits
 
30
 
$615,632
Animal alliances and advocates
 
25
 
$35,968,167
Veterinary organizations
 
25
 
$114,165,547
Endangered species protection organizations
 
21
 
$6,766,719
Animal professional societies
 
14
 
$24,066,071
Organizations suppporting a single animal nonprofit
 
12
 
$4,856,390
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Animal organizations by major Colorado cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Denver
 
446
 
$267,236,107
Colorado Springs
 
138
 
$81,682,907
Fort Collins
 
94
 
$27,327,848
Boulder
 
75
 
$73,018,109
Greeley
 
74
 
$55,821,879
Pueblo
 
29
 
$4,997,200
Grand Junction
 
28
 
$4,492,412
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Job trends for Colorado animal organizations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
133
1-10
 
78
11-25
 
28
26-100
 
24
101 to 1,000
 
11
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of animal organizations in Colorado

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
312
$250k to $1M
 
93
$1M to $5M
 
43
$5M to $25M
 
11
$25M to $100M
 
5
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of animal organizations in Colorado

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Humane Colorado

Denver Dumb Friends League ends pet homelessness and suffering by providing comprehensive care for vulnerable pets and offering urgent veterinary services.
Revenue
$92.9m
Assets
$180.3m
Employees
426
EIN
84-0405254
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Morris Animal Foundation (MAF)

Morris Animal Foundation is a nonprofit organization that invests in science to advance animal health. The Foundation is a global leader in funding scientific studies for companion animals, horses and wildlife.
Revenue
$14.4m
Assets
$112.2m
Employees
63
EIN
84-6032307
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Denver Zoological Conservation Alliance

Denver Zoological Foundation operates as a non-profit organization. They provide animal care, exceeding professional standards for animal welfare and management, veterinary care, behavioral enrichment, and nutrition and staff training.
Revenue
$60.1m
Assets
$32.6m
Employees
683
EIN
84-0502539
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Noco Humane

Larimer Humane Society fosters safe and compassionate relationships between animals and people, caring for thousands of animals and responding to calls for service.
Revenue
$11.2m
Assets
$33.5m
Employees
175
EIN
84-0611804
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Cheyenne Mountain Zoological Society

Cheyenne Mountain Zoological Society connects people with wildlife, promotes conservation, and educates visitors through inspiring animal experiences at America's mountain zoo.
Revenue
$42.8m
Assets
$135.6m
Employees
332
EIN
84-0407039
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Butterfly Pavilion

The mission of the Butterfly Pavilion is to foster an appreciation of butterflies and other invertebrates while educating the public about the need for conservation of threatened habitats in the tropics and around the world.
Revenue
$8.2m
Assets
$9.7m
Employees
148
EIN
84-1155029
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Humane Society of Boulder Valley

Boulder's Humane Society offers adoptions, behavior/training, and veterinary services including medical care and spay/neuter surgeries for shelter animals.
Revenue
$9.5m
Assets
$19.4m
Employees
146
EIN
84-0152768
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Maxfund

Maxfund provides medical care for homeless pets and administers a state-wide spay/neuter program, located in Denver, CO.
Revenue
$7.2m
Assets
$12.6m
Employees
147
EIN
84-1116882
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Environment for the Americas

Environment for the Americas increases bird conservation awareness through education, training, and event frameworks. It is located in Boulder, CO.
Revenue
$7.0m
Assets
$944.2k
Employees
16
EIN
20-5844470
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Bird Conservancy of the Rockies

Bird Conservancy of the Rockies conserves birds and their habitats through science, education, and land stewardship in Brighton, CO.
Revenue
$10.1m
Assets
$5.7m
Employees
177
EIN
84-1079882
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Wild Animal Sanctuary

Saving one animal may not change the world...But surely, for that one animal...The world will change forever!.
Revenue
$36.4m
Assets
$51.2m
Employees
166
EIN
84-1351483
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Karuna Foundation

Karuna Foundation supports animal and environmental wellbeing through distributions, loans, and fiscal sponsorship of mission-aligned charitable initiatives.
Revenue
$35.4m
Assets
$2.8m
Employees
2
EIN
85-4026412
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Longmont Humane Society

Longmont Humane Society cares, serves, and educates to improve the lives of companion animals. Its program includes providing an animal shelter and adoption services, offering veterinary services, and educating the community.
Revenue
$5.3m
Assets
$7.5m
Employees
144
EIN
84-0645455
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region

Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region supports pets and people through adoptions, veterinary care, and community outreach, ensuring compassionate care and responsible ownership.
Revenue
$21.5m
Assets
$30.2m
Employees
375
EIN
84-0410111
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Animal Hospital Association

Veterinary association providing education, membership services and promoting the profession. Mission: Simplify The Journey Towards Excellence For Veterinary Practices.
Revenue
$12.1m
Assets
$15.9m
Employees
73
EIN
35-1043944
IRS type
501(c)(6)

American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine

ACVIM improves animal and human lives worldwide through veterinary education, medical excellence and the annual FORUM event.
Revenue
$9.9m
Assets
$15.8m
Employees
36
EIN
23-7302718
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center (CWWC)

The CWWC is one of very few sanctuaries in the United States which has been certified by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. CWWC actively participates in the Species Survival Program by providing a home to Mexican Grey Wolves and Swift Foxes.
Revenue
$2.4m
Assets
$9.9m
Employees
16
EIN
84-1376613
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Animal Haus

Animal Haus feeds Colorado pets to keep them with their families through emergency pet food and pet food banks. Located in Boulder.
Revenue
$3.5m
Assets
$1.3m
Employees
20
EIN
45-4210185
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Mamco

Moms and Mutts Colorado Rescue for Pregnant and Nursing supports animal protection and welfare, operates from Englewood, CO, and generated $1,512,878 in total revenues last year.
Revenue
$2.5m
Assets
$-327,163
Employees
0
EIN
82-2066308
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Dogs Playing for Life

Dogs Playing for Life improves sheltered dogs' lives through playgroups, training, and education to enhance their behavior and quality of life.
Revenue
$2.7m
Assets
$1.2m
Employees
49
EIN
46-5559418
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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