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Georgia animal organizations

There are 1,261 animal-focused nonprofit organizations in Georgia. Combined, these Georgian animal organizations employ 3,895 people, earn more than $412 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
 
858
 
$156,924,381
Wildlife conservation and protection organizations
 
140
 
$35,484,549
Animal services organizations
 
81
 
$1,892,512
Wildlife sanctuaries and refuges
 
48
 
$15,377,906
Animal professional societies
 
27
 
$4,038,931
Organizations supporting multiple animal nonprofits
 
26
 
$1,544
Animal alliances and advocates
 
20
 
$0
Veterinary organizations
 
18
 
$7,076,877
Endangered species protection organizations
 
14
 
$16,593,350
Zoos and acquariums
 
10
 
$205,664,617
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Animal organizations by major Georgia cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Atlanta
 
650
 
$334,594,242
Athens
 
69
 
$12,953,584
Savannah
 
54
 
$8,920,624
Augusta
 
47
 
$1,727,065
Gainesville, GA
 
41
 
$8,902,658
Brunswick
 
32
 
$3,125,562
Macon
 
30
 
$2,151,351
Chattanooga, TN
 
30
 
$1,208,809
Valdosta
 
22
 
$825,171
Columbus, GA
 
22
 
$4,886,947
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Job trends for Georgia animal organizations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
146
1-10
 
50
11-25
 
36
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
 
104
$1M to $5M
 
32
$5M to $25M
 
6
$25M to $100M
 
2
$100M+
 
1
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Directory of animal organizations in Georgia

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1-20 of 1,261

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
$17.8m
Assets
$48.9m
Employees
162
EIN
58-0685900
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)

Zoo Atlanta

Zoo Atlanta fosters wildlife conservation through education, unique animal experiences, and global field programs while promoting environmental responsibility and community engagement.
Revenue
$34.1m
Assets
$119.8m
Employees
442
EIN
58-1655184
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)

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
$2.1m
Assets
$4.2m
Employees
38
EIN
41-2142032
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)

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)

Humane Society of Northeast Georgia

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 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)

PAWS Humane

To Enrich the lives of both animals and people as a solution-based community resource for animal welfare by providing: high-volume and high-quality spay/neuter, rescue and adoption services, volunteer opportunities, outreach and education.
Revenue
$2.5m
Assets
$7.7m
Employees
71
EIN
58-2513501
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Humane Society of Forsyth County

Humane Society of Forsyth County is the largest no-kill, non-profit humane center in Forsyth County committed to reducing pet over-population and educating the community about responsible pet ownership.
Revenue
$2.0m
Assets
$1.8m
Employees
19
EIN
58-1375502
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
$3.2m
Assets
$2.4m
Employees
55
EIN
58-0619035
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Remedy Pet Care

The charitable mission of st. francis Pet Care (sfpc) is to help people in our most vulnerable communities remain together with their pets so both can benefit from the human-animal bond.
Revenue
$2.3m
Assets
$1.7m
Employees
20
EIN
27-1590456
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)

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)

Feral Cat Program of Georgia

Georgia's Feral Cat Program rescues unwanted cats, reduces overpopulation humanely via TNR services, and finds permanent homes for those they rescue.
Revenue
$861.1k
Assets
$1.0m
Employees
5
EIN
27-0694932
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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