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Georgia animal organizations

There are 1,227 animal-focused nonprofit organizations in Georgia. Combined, these Georgian animal organizations employ 3,811 people, earn more than $403 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $1 billion.
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Types of animal organizations in Georgia

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Animal shelters and animal welfare organizations
 
830
 
$153,518,136
Wildlife conservation and protection organizations
 
139
 
$35,329,579
Animal services organizations
 
83
 
$2,137,248
Wildlife sanctuaries and refuges
 
48
 
$15,360,190
Organizations supporting multiple animal nonprofits
 
28
 
$1,544
Animal professional societies
 
19
 
$2,311,201
Animal alliances and advocates
 
19
 
$0
Veterinary organizations
 
15
 
$3,106,366
Endangered species protection organizations
 
11
 
$16,426,232
Zoos and acquariums
 
10
 
$205,927,830
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Animal organizations by major Georgia cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Atlanta
 
629
 
$326,910,155
Athens
 
67
 
$12,909,614
Savannah
 
53
 
$10,506,979
Augusta
 
46
 
$1,736,161
Gainesville, GA
 
40
 
$8,395,263
Brunswick
 
32
 
$3,136,376
Chattanooga, TN
 
31
 
$834,893
Macon
 
30
 
$2,051,835
Valdosta
 
22
 
$825,071
Rome
 
21
 
$2,200,953
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Job trends for Georgia animal organizations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
147
1-10
 
47
11-25
 
34
26-100
 
20
101 to 1,000
 
5
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of animal organizations in Georgia

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
291
$250k to $1M
 
99
$1M to $5M
 
28
$5M to $25M
 
6
$25M to $100M
 
2
$100M+
 
1
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Directory of animal organizations in Georgia

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Atlanta Humane Society and Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

Both organizations improve animal welfare in the Southeast by providing innovative services for homeless pets and educating the community.
Revenue
$15.5m
Assets
$48.3m
Employees
152
EIN
58-0685900
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Zoo Atlanta

Zoo Atlanta is an Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) accredited zoological park in Atlanta, Georgia. The zoo is one of four zoos in the U.S. currently housing giant pandas.
Revenue
$34.1m
Assets
$119.8m
Employees
442
EIN
58-1655184
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Georgia Aquarium

Georgia Aquarium's mission is to inspire and educate its millions of guests about conservation of the aquatic biodiversity throughout the world.
Revenue
$165.7m
Assets
$632.9m
Employees
917
EIN
58-2574918
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund

The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International is a not-for-profit organization founded by Dr. Dian Fossey in 1978, dedicated to the conservation and protection of gorillas and their habitats in Africa.
Revenue
$13.9m
Assets
$47.5m
Employees
16
EIN
52-1118866
IRS type
501(c)(3)

LifeLine Animal Project

Founded in 2002, LifeLine Animal Project (LifeLine) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization based in Atlanta, Georgia. LifeLine is working to end the euthanasia of healthy and treatable dogs and cats in metro Atlanta shelters.
Revenue
$25.4m
Assets
$5.7m
Employees
626
EIN
01-0599278
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Furkids Animal Rescue and Shelters

To rescue homeless animals, provide them with the best medical care and nurturing environment while working to find them a forever home.
Revenue
$8.6m
Assets
$14.4m
Employees
124
EIN
01-0766844
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Deer Association

NDA is a non-profit wildlife organization dedicated to improving deer herds and hunter satisfaction, with members nationwide and located in Bogart, GA.
Revenue
$5.8m
Assets
$4.5m
Employees
32
EIN
57-0941892
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Project Chimps

Project Chimps provides exemplary lifelong care to over 200 retired chimpanzees from research, in a sanctuary located in North Georgia.
Revenue
$5.4m
Assets
$14.4m
Employees
54
EIN
47-1439557
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Planned Pethood of Georgia

To help pets and the people who care for them by providing innovative programs and affordable services that save lives.
Revenue
$3.0m
Assets
$724.3k
Employees
51
EIN
90-0516757
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Mostly Mutts Animal Rescue and Adoption

Mostly Mutts Animal Rescue and Adoption rescues dogs and cats, providing care, training, and finding loving homes while promoting community education and outreach.
Revenue
$2.5m
Assets
$3.7m
Employees
28
EIN
41-2142032
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Athens Area Humane Society of Clarke County and SPCA

The Athens Area Humane Society rescues and protects companion animals by providing for their wellbeing, uniting them with loving homes, and advocating for a compassionate society.
Revenue
$2.5m
Assets
$5.8m
Employees
52
EIN
58-1847318
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Paws Atlanta Incorporated

Paws Atlanta, inc. (the organization) is a not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) animal welfare organization founded in 1967, originally as the dekalb humane society.
Revenue
$2.1m
Assets
$3.2m
Employees
29
EIN
58-6074088
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Humane Society of Hall County

To establish a community recognized for responsible pet ownership and humane treatment of animals by offering basic pet wellness and spay/neuter services, public education, and placement of companion animals.
Revenue
$4.4m
Assets
$2.4m
Employees
73
EIN
58-0678817
IRS type
501(c)(3)

PAWS Humane

To prevent overpopulation and suffering of companion animals, to teach kindness and responsibility toward them, and to promote the remarkable capacity of pets to enrich human lives through pet-assisted therapy programs.
Revenue
$2.5m
Assets
$7.7m
Employees
71
EIN
58-2513501
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Humane Society for Greater Savannah

The Humane Society for Greater Savannah, inc. (The organization) is a not- for-profit organization dedicated to The welfare of companion animals and their owners.
Revenue
$2.4m
Assets
$2.4m
Employees
51
EIN
58-0619035
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Georgia Aquarium Foundation

To be the fundraising arm for the Georgia Aquarium, Inc., to hold financial and other investments for the benefit of the Georgia Aquarium, Inc., and to make distributions/grants/loans to and for the benefit of the Georgia Aquarium, Inc. and, as so deemed ....
Revenue
$5.8m
Assets
$85.3m
Employees
0
EIN
27-4284050
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Noah's Ark Animal Rehabilitation Center and Sanctuary

Animal sanctuary rescues abused, unwanted, neglected exotic and domestic animals in need of permanent care. Majority of native wildlife released.
Revenue
$1.3m
Assets
$1.7m
Employees
28
EIN
58-1909303
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Humane Society of Blue Ridge

Humane Society of Blue Ridge educates the public, offers affordable spay/neuter services, and provides medical care to animals awaiting adoption.
Revenue
$954.0k
Assets
$1.8m
Employees
48
EIN
26-1144891
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Aware Wildlife Center

Aware Wildlife Center rehabilitates Georgia's native wildlife and educates the community about habitat preservation and peaceful coexistence.
Revenue
$767.4k
Assets
$1.8m
Employees
18
EIN
58-2433175
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Thomasville Thomas County Humane Society (TTCHS)

The Thomasville-Thomas County Humane Society is a charitable organization committed to promoting the humane treatment of animals through a variety of means, including adoption programs, foster care programs, spay and neuter services.
Revenue
$942.4k
Assets
$1.2m
Employees
21
EIN
58-1299962
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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