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Houston animal organizations

There are 719 animal-focused nonprofit organizations in the greater Houston metro area, including the cities of Houston, Baytown, Conroe, Galveston, Sugar Land, and The Woodlands. Combined, these Houston metro animal organizations employ 1,841 people, earn more than $209 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $582 million.
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Types of animal organizations in Houston

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Animal shelters and animal welfare organizations
 
520
 
$109,094,657
Wildlife conservation and protection organizations
 
49
 
$6,591,942
Animal services organizations
 
46
 
$2,264,353
Wildlife sanctuaries and refuges
 
18
 
$2,324,238
Organizations supporting multiple animal nonprofits
 
18
 
$0
Animal alliances and advocates
 
13
 
$85,995
Veterinary organizations
 
10
 
$5,695,060
Animal professional societies
 
6
 
$0
Organizations suppporting a single animal nonprofit
 
6
 
$1,007,724
Zoos and acquariums
 
3
 
$83,032,384
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Job trends for Houston animal organizations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
100
1-10
 
16
11-25
 
12
26-100
 
11
101 to 1,000
 
3
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of animal organizations in Houston

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
179
$250k to $1M
 
48
$1M to $5M
 
23
$5M to $25M
 
4
$25M to $100M
 
1
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of animal organizations in Houston

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Houston Humane Society

Houston Humane Society prevents animal cruelty, provides care and low-cost medical services. It also educates the public on animal welfare.
Revenue
$12.4m
Assets
$27.7m
Employees
156
EIN
74-1340341
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Houston Zoo

Houston Zoo connects communities with animals, inspires action to save wildlife, and operates as a zoo and zoological society. Lee Ehmke runs the organization which is located in Houston, TX.
Revenue
$82.7m
Assets
$380.8m
Employees
605
EIN
74-1590271
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Houston SPCA

For nearly 100 years the Houston SPCA has been Houston's first and largest animal protection agency in the Gulf Coast region, providing more than a dozen vital services and programs for our community.
Revenue
$21.4m
Assets
$78.1m
Employees
231
EIN
74-1287171
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Texas Litter Control (TLC)

To eliminate the suffering of companion pets by preventing unwanted litters of animals entering into shelters in Harris, Montgomery and surrounding counties in Texas.
Revenue
$6.0m
Assets
$923.2k
Employees
83
EIN
46-0920592
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Spay-Neuter Assistance Program

SNAP prevents animal suffering and death, enriching the human-animal bond through affordable spay/neuter and veterinary care in Houston.
Revenue
$5.2m
Assets
$1.4m
Employees
87
EIN
76-0608925
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Rescued Pets Movement

Rescued Pets Movement saves homeless pets from shelters, rehabilitates them, and transports them to loving forever homes across the United States and Canada.
Revenue
$4.1m
Assets
$3.1m
Employees
52
EIN
46-3708327
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Habitat for Horses (HfH)

Habitat for Horses is one of the largest equine protection organizations in the country, with supporters in every state and around the world. While our main facilities are in Texas, we have foster homes and adopted horses throughout the United States.
Revenue
$2.5m
Assets
$4.1m
Employees
18
EIN
76-0586024
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Citizens For Animal Protection

Houston-based organization caring for pets in need via sheltering, adoption, spay/neuter, low-cost wellness, and humane education/outreach.
Revenue
$3.6m
Assets
$10.7m
Employees
99
EIN
23-7296260
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Animal Alliance of Galveston County

Animal Alliance of Galveston County promotes the health and welfare of all animals and prevents cruelty to animals. They operate an animal clinic in La Marque, Texas which provides spay, neuter, wellness services, and an online pharmacy to residents.
Revenue
$3.3m
Assets
$1.6m
Employees
46
EIN
46-0499199
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Houston Petset

Houston Petset promotes animal welfare, provides free veterinary services, and transports homeless pets to secure forever homes, enhancing local shelter capacities.
Revenue
$2.6m
Assets
$1.2m
Employees
10
EIN
20-0800623
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Three Little Pitties Rescue

Three Little Pitties Rescue saves and rehabilitates dogs and cats in Texas, matching them with loving homes while addressing overpopulation and providing community support.
Revenue
$4.3m
Assets
$1.8m
Employees
63
EIN
82-4437410
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Soi Dog Foundation USA

Soi Dog Foundation USA rescues, rehabilitates, and advocates for stray dogs and cats in Asia, working to end the dog meat trade globally.
Revenue
$2.3m
Assets
$2.9m
Employees
0
EIN
27-1600444
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Pearland Animal Resource Center

Wag Again Rescue fosters and rehabilitates dogs, focusing on urgent cases and providing accessible veterinary care to support families across the greater Houston area.
Revenue
$1.5m
Assets
$667.7k
Employees
13
EIN
83-4460703
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Galveston Island Humane Society (GIHS)

The Galveston Island Humane Society, Inc. is dedicated to promoting animal welfare and the protection and prevention of unwanted or homeless animals.
Revenue
$1.3m
Assets
$3.8m
Employees
30
EIN
74-2159658
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Special Pals

The mission of Special Pals, Inc. is to make a measurable and sustainable difference in the greater Houston community by offering affordable pet care services; resuing, rehabilitatiing, and rehoming companion animals; and providing education about respons....
Revenue
$1.0m
Assets
$855.8k
Employees
24
EIN
74-2050052
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Border Collie Rescue

Border Collie Rescue promotes responsible animal ownership and increases air transport safety by deploying Border collies at airports.
Revenue
$1.2m
Assets
$4.0m
Employees
0
EIN
65-0719339
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Animal Friends of Washington County

Animal Friends of Washington County is committed to aid in the prevention of animal over-population, protect with loving care those animals that are abused or abandoned, and provide an environment where people can enjoy their furry friends.
Revenue
$789.6k
Assets
$937.0k
Employees
8
EIN
35-2205139
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Houston Pets Alive

Houston Pets Alive! saves at-risk cats and dogs from euthanasia, providing medical care and finding loving homes for them.
Revenue
$1.6m
Assets
$763.5k
Employees
37
EIN
46-5455638
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Houston Safari Club Foundation

Houston Safari Club Foundation promotes hunting as a means of conservation, offering scholarships and grants for youth education, habitat protection, and anti-poaching initiatives.
Revenue
$1.1m
Assets
$3.2m
Employees
3
EIN
74-2177975
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Spray and Neuter Initiative Program

Spray and Neuter Initiative Program spays and neuters dogs and cats to decrease unwanted litters, homelessness, and animal suffering.
Revenue
$1.1m
Assets
$131.8k
Employees
11
EIN
81-2630297
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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