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Durham animal organizations

There are 98 animal-focused nonprofit organizations in the greater Durham metro area, including the cities of Durham and Chapel Hill. Combined, these Durham metro animal organizations employ 238 people, earn more than $17 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $34 million.
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Types of animal organizations in Durham

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Animal shelters and animal welfare organizations
 
55
 
$9,300,153
Wildlife conservation and protection organizations
 
20
 
$6,287,444
Wildlife sanctuaries and refuges
 
9
 
$3,204,358
Animal services organizations
 
5
 
$573,374
Animal alliances and advocates
 
3
 
$0
Animal professional societies
 
2
 
$291,137
Organizations supporting multiple animal nonprofits
 
2
 
$0
Veterinary organizations
 
2
 
$303,397
Animal research and public policy institutes
 
1
 
$0
Endangered species protection organizations
 
1
 
$0
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Job trends for Durham animal organizations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
14
1-10
 
7
11-25
 
3
26-100
 
1
101 to 1,000
 
1
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of animal organizations in Durham

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
26
$250k to $1M
 
11
$1M to $5M
 
4
$5M to $25M
 
0
$25M to $100M
 
0
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of animal organizations in Durham

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Carolina Tiger Rescue

Carolina Tiger Rescue is a wildlife sanctuary or refuge in Pittsboro, NC whose mission is: Saving and protecting wildcats in captivity and in the wild.
Revenue
$2.0m
Assets
$5.5m
Employees
23
EIN
56-1522499
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Animal Protection Society of Durham

The aps of Durham is a leader in building lifelong bonds between people and animals through education, community outreach, and The provision of care for animals in need.
Revenue
$2.7m
Assets
$2.1m
Employees
36
EIN
56-1047100
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Beyond Fences

Beyond Fences builds trusting relationships with families and provides free veterinary care, supplies, and fences to keep pets healthy and happy.
Revenue
$916.5k
Assets
$962.4k
Employees
0
EIN
26-2584285
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Independent Animal Rescue

Independent Animal Rescue rescues and rehomes abandoned animals, promotes spaying/neutering, and educates the community on animal welfare in central North Carolina.
Revenue
$1.3m
Assets
$3.1m
Employees
4
EIN
56-1951483
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Piedmont Wildlife Center

The Mission of Piedmont Wildlife Center is to foster healthy connections among people, wildlife and nature.
Revenue
$797.8k
Assets
$739.9k
Employees
126
EIN
47-0890261
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Lola ya Bonobos - USA

Lola ya Bonobos - USA protects bonobo apes, educates the public, and supports their sanctuary in Congo.
Revenue
$1.5m
Assets
$449.3k
Employees
6
EIN
20-0347301
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Beautiful Together

Beautiful Together rescues and provides care for abused animals, connects them with foster children, and offers youth programming.
Revenue
$987.6k
Assets
$1.1m
Employees
13
EIN
47-4273597
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Unc Helping Paws

Unc Helping Paws is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Chapel Hill, NC that was founded in 2016.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
81-3301653
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Sundae Foundation

Sundae Foundation is an animal-focused nonprofit organization in Durham, NC that was founded in 2023.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
92-1503715
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Chihuahua Rescue and Transport

Rescues and places Chihuahuas in approved homes; promotes spaying/neutering and animal welfare education.
Revenue
$177.4k
Assets
$169.4k
Employees
0
EIN
65-1018866
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Thors Safe Haven

Thors Safe Haven is an animal-focused nonprofit organization in Oxford, NC that was founded in 2016.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
81-2177094
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Paschall Life Foundation

Paschall Life Foundation is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Chapel Hill, NC that was founded in 2026.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
41-4082767
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Maryland Kennel Club

Maryland Kennel Club is an animal services organization in Pittsboro, NC that was founded in 2019.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
52-6054421
IRS type
501(c)(4)

Protect the Pitties

Protect the Pitties is an animal alliances or advocate in Pittsboro, NC that was founded in 2022.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
88-3314828
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Russell Rescues of the Carolinas

Russell Rescues of the Carolinas is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Durham, NC that was founded in 2022.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
88-3365977
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Bird Dog Society

Bird Dog Society is an animal-focused nonprofit organization in Efland, NC that was founded in 2022.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
92-0381616
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Elei

Elei is a wildlife conservation or protection organization in Durham, NC that was founded in 2017.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
81-3179522
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Lailas Legacy and Hope

Lailas Legacy and Hope is a vegan animal rescue and refuge that rehabilitates, rehomes, and provides lifelong safety for mistreated, exploited, and abandoned animals.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
87-2644891
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Dog Moms of Durham

Dog Moms of Durham fosters a vibrant dog community by connecting dog owners with like-minded individuals, businesses, and organizations. They host social activities, support local businesses, and fundraise for animal organizations.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
93-2511679
IRS type
501(c)(3)

MadaGap

Madagap is a conservation science group advancing Madagascar biodiversity research, mentoring Malagasy scientists, and studying white sifakas' climate-heat adaptations to guide conservation.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
99-3334411
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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