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Knoxville animal organizations

There are 160 animal-focused nonprofit organizations in the greater Knoxville metro area. Combined, these Knoxville metro animal organizations employ 608 people, earn more than $50 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $115 million.
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Types of animal organizations in Knoxville

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Animal shelters and animal welfare organizations
 
105
 
$18,926,567
Wildlife conservation and protection organizations
 
16
 
$11,509,748
Animal professional societies
 
10
 
$716,846
Animal services organizations
 
6
 
$145,547
Organizations suppporting a single animal nonprofit
 
4
 
$0
Wildlife sanctuaries and refuges
 
4
 
$6,645,835
Organizations supporting multiple animal nonprofits
 
4
 
$0
Animal alliances and advocates
 
4
 
$0
Veterinary organizations
 
3
 
$1,747,044
Zoos and acquariums
 
2
 
$17,204,907
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Job trends for Knoxville animal organizations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
19
1-10
 
6
11-25
 
5
26-100
 
2
101 to 1,000
 
2
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of animal organizations in Knoxville

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
35
$250k to $1M
 
14
$1M to $5M
 
8
$5M to $25M
 
3
$25M to $100M
 
0
$100M+
 
0
Key takeaways for revenue stats:

Directory of animal organizations in Knoxville

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Young-Williams Animal Center of East Tennessee (YWAC)

Young-Williams Animal Center of East Tennessee promotes the responsible care and welfare of animals, educating the public and providing sheltering services, adoption services, veterinary care including spaying and neutering.
Revenue
$8.0m
Assets
$7.0m
Employees
144
EIN
45-5326778
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Knoxville Zoological Gardens

Knoxville Zoological Gardens promotes education, conservation, and enjoyment through engaging exhibits and research, attracting over 591,000 visitors in 2023.
Revenue
$16.5m
Assets
$64.7m
Employees
289
EIN
62-1034633
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Tiger Haven

To rescue those great cats who have been abused, confiscated, or are in danger of being destroyed for lack of a suitable home, and to provide them with a permanent home and stress-free environment.
Revenue
$5.6m
Assets
$14.1m
Employees
17
EIN
62-1536897
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Bobwhite and Grassland Initiative Foundation

The National Bobwhite and Grassland Initiative Foundation restores the habitat of bobwhite quails and associated species. It preserves and protects wildlife, with Penny Barnhart at the helm.
Revenue
$2.4m
Assets
$1.0m
Employees
0
EIN
88-2274233
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Humane Society of the Tennessee Valley (HSTV)

The Humane Society of the Tennessee Valley provides Solutions for ending euthanasia of adoptable animals: Adopt, Spay, Keep.
Revenue
$1.5m
Assets
$2.8m
Employees
31
EIN
62-0596930
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Appalachian Bear Rescue

Appalachian Bear Rescue rehabilitates black bear cubs and promotes coexistence with bears through public awareness programs.
Revenue
$1.0m
Assets
$1.1m
Employees
23
EIN
58-1919032
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Eagle Foundation

The American Eagle Foundation is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization, who has been protecting and preserving the American Bald Eagle and other birds-of-prey for more than 25 years.
Revenue
$1.1m
Assets
$10.0m
Employees
28
EIN
58-1652023
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Horse Haven of Tennessee

Horse Haven rescues and re-homes neglected equines. They educate on responsible horse care and train law enforcement on handling animal cruelty calls.
Revenue
$1.3m
Assets
$2.6m
Employees
3
EIN
62-1791407
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Conservation Fisheries

Conservation Fisheries propagates endangered fish species, restores native populations, and enhances aquatic biodiversity through education and outreach across the southeastern United States.
Revenue
$1.2m
Assets
$1.4m
Employees
14
EIN
62-1502226
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Ppaw Spay Neuter Clinic

Low-cost spay and neuter surgeries for dogs and cats in a six-county area of east Tennessee, plus other veterinary services.
Revenue
$1.4m
Assets
$1.8m
Employees
15
EIN
62-1471626
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Kabul Small Animal Rescue

KSAR rescues & cares for sick, injured & abandoned small animals in Kabul, Afghanistan. Veterinary care provided with relocation to forever homes.
Revenue
$1.9m
Assets
$58.1k
Employees
1
EIN
86-1456626
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Avh To the Rescue

Avh To the Rescue is a veterinary organization in Knoxville, TN that was founded in 2020.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
85-2446736
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Rescue Docs Media

Rescue Docs Media is an animal services organization in Knoxville, TN that was founded in 2017.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
81-2958550
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Midnight Tennessee Refuge

Midnight Tennessee Refuge is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in New Tazewell, TN that was founded in 2023.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
88-2929459
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Smoky Mountains Bulldog Club

Smoky Mountains Bulldog Club supports bulldog rescue and breed events, ensuring a safe environment for rescued dogs while promoting education and community involvement.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
62-1511669
IRS type
501(c)(3)

All Paws of the Heartland Rescue

All Paws of the Heartland Rescue is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Luttrell, TN that was founded in 2021.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
87-2877094
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Hearts of Horse Haven

Hearts of Horse Haven is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Knoxville, TN that was founded in 2018.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
82-4472414
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Partners for Life Dog Rescue of East Tennessee

Partners for Life Dog Rescue of East Tennessee is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Clinton, TN that was founded in 2017.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
81-4109455
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Krazy for K9S Rescue

Krazy for K9S Rescue is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Oak Ridge, TN that was founded in 2022.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
87-1264249
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Love of Littles Dog Rescue and Foundation

Love of Littles Dog Rescue and Foundation is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Heiskell, TN that was founded in 2021.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
85-3203837
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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