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Los Angeles animal organizations

There are 1,607 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 2,980 people, earn more than $519 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $1 billion.
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Types of animal organizations in Los Angeles

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Animal shelters and animal welfare organizations
 
1,166
 
$344,647,164
Wildlife conservation and protection organizations
 
140
 
$60,096,129
Animal services organizations
 
95
 
$3,200,226
Wildlife sanctuaries and refuges
 
42
 
$15,084,876
Organizations supporting multiple animal nonprofits
 
38
 
$48,245
Animal alliances and advocates
 
37
 
$767,147
Endangered species protection organizations
 
33
 
$33,090,492
Veterinary organizations
 
24
 
$20,877,755
Animal professional societies
 
18
 
$4,897,420
Zoos and acquariums
 
7
 
$84,491,087
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Job trends for Los Angeles animal organizations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
242
1-10
 
92
11-25
 
26
26-100
 
26
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
 
417
$250k to $1M
 
139
$1M to $5M
 
72
$5M to $25M
 
17
$25M to $100M
 
1
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of animal organizations in Los Angeles

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1-20 of 1,607

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
$15.8m
Assets
$43.9m
Employees
196
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
$4.3m
Employees
28
EIN
55-0882647
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Foster Friends Rescue

Foster Friends Rescue rescues abandoned animals, provides care and training, and promotes a compassionate community to reduce overpopulation and strengthen the human-animal bond.
Revenue
$14.7m
Assets
$14.5m
Employees
6
EIN
85-3080361
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, rehabilitates them, and places them in safe, suitable, and loving homes through adoption, advocacy, and education.
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
$21.3m
Assets
$55.7m
Employees
138
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
$59.3m
Assets
$100.0m
Employees
485
EIN
33-0532354
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Preston's Planet Foundation

The Preston's Planet Foundation rescues and trains service dogs for trauma victims, fostering healing through companionship and positive reinforcement.
Revenue
$9.2m
Assets
$9.1m
Employees
1
EIN
86-2647588
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
$11.5m
Assets
$7.2m
Employees
161
EIN
20-8542566
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Dedication and Everlasting Love to Animals

Dedication and Everlasting Love to Animals runs the world's largest no-kill, care-for-life sanctuary, rescuing and rehabilitating up to 1,500 abandoned animals.
Revenue
$7.0m
Assets
$12.7m
Employees
27
EIN
95-3759277
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
$13.4m
Assets
$71.1m
Employees
93
EIN
95-1738153
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
$10.3m
Assets
$15.2m
Employees
17
EIN
20-3944602
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Animal Charity Evaluators

Animal Charity Evaluators uses evidence-based evaluations to recommend high-impact animal charities, guide donors, and fund grants that strengthen animal advocacy worldwide.
Revenue
$7.8m
Assets
$5.5m
Employees
9
EIN
36-4684978
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Guide Dogs of America

At Guide Dogs of America, we believe that a well-trained guide dog partner offers new opportunities for greater independence, enhanced mobility, and social interaction.
Revenue
$13.2m
Assets
$88.3m
Employees
59
EIN
95-1586088
IRS type
501(c)(3)

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
$22.8m
Assets
$24.4m
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
$6.6m
Assets
$7.2m
Employees
5
EIN
26-2869386
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
$12.7m
Assets
$25.7m
Employees
115
EIN
95-1660842
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Animal Equality

Animal Equality fights farmed-animal cruelty worldwide through undercover investigations, education, corporate outreach, and legal advocacy to reduce suffering and protect animals.
Revenue
$6.0m
Assets
$3.1m
Employees
26
EIN
47-2420444
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)

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
$2.8m
Assets
$3.5m
Employees
15
EIN
95-3083048
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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