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Los Angeles animal organizations

There are 1,486 animal-focused nonprofit organizations in the greater Los Angeles metro area, including the cities of Los Angeles, Anaheim, Arcadia, Burbank, Carson, Costa Mesa, Fountain Valley, Gardena, Glendale, Irvine, Long Beach, Newport Beach, Orange, Pasadena, Santa Ana, Santa Monica, Torrance, and Tustin. Combined, these Los Angeles metro animal organizations employ 2,756 people, earn more than $448 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $874 million.
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Types of animal organizations in Los Angeles

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Animal shelters and animal welfare organizations
 
1,051
 
$273,865,257
Wildlife conservation and protection organizations
 
139
 
$63,447,125
Animal services organizations
 
90
 
$7,512,460
Organizations supporting multiple animal nonprofits
 
43
 
$165,635
Animal alliances and advocates
 
42
 
$428,547
Wildlife sanctuaries and refuges
 
34
 
$21,312,478
Endangered species protection organizations
 
20
 
$2,670,945
Veterinary organizations
 
15
 
$16,136,300
Animal professional societies
 
13
 
$2,369,219
Zoos and acquariums
 
7
 
$83,515,972
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Job trends for Los Angeles animal organizations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
231
1-10
 
85
11-25
 
30
26-100
 
18
101 to 1,000
 
6
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of animal organizations in Los Angeles

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
413
$250k to $1M
 
120
$1M to $5M
 
60
$5M to $25M
 
14
$25M to $100M
 
1
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of animal organizations in Los Angeles

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1-20 of 1,486

Pasadena Humane

Pasadena Humane compassionately cares for animals, provides community support services, facilitates adoptions, and educates on responsible pet ownership in the Greater Los Angeles Area.
Revenue
$17.8m
Assets
$45.3m
Employees
175
EIN
95-1643344
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Beagle Freedom Project

Beagle Freedom Project rescues and rehomes lab animals, promotes animal welfare education, and advocates against cruelty through legislation and outreach programs.
Revenue
$2.6m
Assets
$4.1m
Employees
20
EIN
55-0882647
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Food System Innovations

Humane America Animal Foundation promotes innovative programs that benefit animals and people. Primary focus is on sustainable, humane food systems.
Revenue
$10.2m
Assets
$39.8m
Employees
11
EIN
95-4761276
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Wags and Walks

Wags and Walks rescues at-risk dogs from shelters and finds them safe and suitable homes through adoption, advocacy, and education. Their programs involve rescuing, rehabilitating, and placing animals in loving homes. They are located in Los Angeles, CA.
Revenue
$6.6m
Assets
$7.7m
Employees
99
EIN
45-3749303
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association (GLAZA)

Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association supports wildlife conservation, enriches communities, and fosters connections to nature through exemplary care and educational experiences.
Revenue
$22.9m
Assets
$54.9m
Employees
137
EIN
95-2369545
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Aquarium of the Pacific

Founded in June 1998, the Aquarium of the Pacific is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. The Aquarium of the Pacific's mission is to instill a sense of wonder, respect, and stewardship for the Pacific Ocean, its inhabitants, and ecosystems.
Revenue
$57.0m
Assets
$90.3m
Employees
494
EIN
33-0532354
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Community Animal Medicine Project (SNP LA)

Spay Neuter Project of Los Angeles' mission is to substantially reduce animal shelter euthanasia and intake by providing high quality, low-cost veterinary services to underserved communities in the Los Angeles area.
Revenue
$9.9m
Assets
$6.4m
Employees
111
EIN
20-8542566
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Society for the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals Los Angeles (SPCALA)

Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Los Angeles (spcaLA) is dedicated to the prevention of cruelty to animals through Education, Law Enforcement, Intervention, and Advocacy.
Revenue
$12.0m
Assets
$64.3m
Employees
93
EIN
95-1738153
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Dedication and Everlasting Love to Animals

Animal rescue sanctuary providing lifelong care for abandoned animals, producing educational programs to raise awareness about animal welfare.
Revenue
$10.0m
Assets
$15.0m
Employees
37
EIN
95-3759277
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Found Animals Foundation

The Found Animals team works directly within the animal welfare community to improve animal shelter processes, fund pet sterilization research, promote effective animal welfare policy, and provide funding to area shelters and spay & neutering clinics.
Revenue
$6.1m
Assets
$14.4m
Employees
13
EIN
20-3944602
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Animal Charity Evaluators

Animal Charity Evaluators directs donor funds to effective animal charities and provides research and education to maximize animal welfare impact.
Revenue
$5.9m
Assets
$3.7m
Employees
9
EIN
36-4684978
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust USA

The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust USA protects wildlife through orphan elephant rehabilitation, anti-poaching efforts, and community awareness initiatives across East Africa.
Revenue
$18.8m
Assets
$20.6m
Employees
5
EIN
30-0224549
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Hope for Paws

Hope for Paws rescues animals who are suffering, facing death or extreme danger that nobody else are able to save. They then pay for all medical costs. They are made aware of these animals in dire need by concerned citizens or by other rescues.
Revenue
$6.5m
Assets
$6.9m
Employees
7
EIN
26-2869386
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Mercy for Animals

Mercy for Animals advocates against animal exploitation, promotes plant-based alternatives, and fights for a compassionate, sustainable food system that protects farmed animals.
Revenue
$23.3m
Assets
$30.2m
Employees
133
EIN
54-2076145
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Inland Valley Humane Society and Spca

Inland Valley Humane Society and Spca promotes animal welfare through rescue, veterinary care, education, and community outreach across multiple cities.
Revenue
$11.8m
Assets
$26.0m
Employees
113
EIN
95-1660842
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Patriots and Paws

Providing Veterans/Active Military/Reservist and their immediate families with basic home furnishings, and unite them with a rescued companionship animal.
Revenue
$2.5m
Assets
$1.5m
Employees
6
EIN
38-3852940
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Affordable Pet Care Group of Los Angeles

Affordable Pet Care Group of Los Angeles improves the veterinary community, educating pet owners and promoting accessibility to affordable pet care.
Revenue
$4.3m
Assets
$1.7m
Employees
45
EIN
81-5197114
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Southern California Equine Foundation (SCEF)

SCEF evolved more than 30 years ago because the organization's founders were dedicated people who realized that no organization existed whose sole function was to protect the interests and promote the welfare of the equine athlete.
Revenue
$2.6m
Assets
$3.2m
Employees
17
EIN
95-3083048
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Lange Foundation

Lange Foundation rescues pets from overcrowded public shelters in LA County, offering medical care, shelter and placement. They also rescue and care for horses.
Revenue
$3.0m
Assets
$10.3m
Employees
30
EIN
95-4407687
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Marine Mammal Care Center Los Angeles

Marine Mammal Care Center Los Angeles rehabilitates and rescues sick, injured, or malnourished seals and sea lions in San Pedro, CA.
Revenue
$3.6m
Assets
$3.4m
Employees
28
EIN
47-5249182
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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