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Louisville animal organizations

There are 170 animal-focused nonprofit organizations in the greater Louisville metro area. Combined, these Louisville metro animal organizations employ 303 people, earn more than $37 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $106 million.
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Types of animal organizations in Louisville

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Animal shelters and animal welfare organizations
 
114
 
$28,421,110
Wildlife conservation and protection organizations
 
20
 
$4,953,839
Animal services organizations
 
10
 
$316,721
Wildlife sanctuaries and refuges
 
10
 
$1,072,807
Animal alliances and advocates
 
6
 
$0
Organizations suppporting a single animal nonprofit
 
4
 
$0
Organizations supporting multiple animal nonprofits
 
4
 
$55,166
Zoos and acquariums
 
2
 
$2,723,753
Veterinary organizations
 
2
 
$277,620
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Job trends for Louisville animal organizations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
14
1-10
 
10
11-25
 
2
26-100
 
2
101 to 1,000
 
1
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of animal organizations in Louisville

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
34
$250k to $1M
 
11
$1M to $5M
 
6
$5M to $25M
 
1
$25M to $100M
 
0
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of animal organizations in Louisville

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Kentucky Humane Society - Animal Rescue

The Kentucky Humane Society advocates the Humane treatment of companion animals through leadership and proactive solutions to pet overpopulation, including adoptions, education and spay/neuter efforts.
Revenue
$17.9m
Assets
$38.6m
Employees
175
EIN
61-0463938
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Amphibian and Reptile Conservancy

Amphibian and Reptile Conservancy conserves herpetofauna and their habitats through various activities, such as habitat management, education, and collaborative projects.
Revenue
$3.6m
Assets
$2.5m
Employees
35
EIN
37-1568787
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Humane Society of Oldham County

Oldham County's Humane Society provides low-cost spay/neuter clinics, adoption programs, and education to reduce animal suffering in the community.
Revenue
$798.6k
Assets
$2.5m
Employees
14
EIN
61-1166840
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Crab Orchard Animal Sanctuary

The Crab Orchard Animal Sanctuary is a nonprofit in Crestwood, KY, providing shelter and care for neglected farm animals through charitable funding.
Revenue
$1.1m
Assets
$20.0m
Employees
5
EIN
84-1800886
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Animal Care Society (ACS)

To find new, caring homes for pets whose owners can no longer give them the love or care they need. We provide a "home away from home" atmosphere and access to medical care.
Revenue
$1.5m
Assets
$5.6m
Employees
19
EIN
61-1053516
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Louisville Zoo Foundation

Raises funds for the Louisville Zoo's teaching, research, and service programs, exhibit construction, and animal equipment and supply purchases.
Revenue
$2.5m
Assets
$23.2m
Employees
1
EIN
31-0971742
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Alley Cat Advocates

Alley Cat Advocates promotes humane treatment of unowned cats in Louisville through Trap-Neuter-Return programs, spay/neuter services, and health assistance for community cats.
Revenue
$1.2m
Assets
$1.1m
Employees
28
EIN
61-1343210
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Floyd County Animal Rescue League

Educates community about animal treatment and supports animal shelters, including New Albany-Floyd County Animal Shelter.
Revenue
$1.1m
Assets
$1.5m
Employees
1
EIN
31-1051392
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Falls Cities Rabbit Breeders

"Falls Cities Rabbit Breeders organizes rabbit shows and educates the youth and 4h as part of its mission. As an agricultural program, it is based in Shepherdsville, KY.".
Revenue
$1,004
Assets
$29.9k
Employees
N/A
EIN
61-1059003
IRS type
501(c)(5)

Full Faith Rescue

Full Faith Rescue is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Taylorsville, KY that was founded in 2018.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
83-0687538
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Chelsea-Shelby Lynn Foundation

Chelsea-Shelby Lynn Foundation is an organizations supporting multiple animal nonprofit in Louisville, KY that was founded in 2018.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
81-1729971
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Equine Rescue League of Southern Indiana

Equine Rescue League of Southern Indiana is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Henryville, IN that was founded in 2004.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
52-2412550
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Quality Deer Management Association / Derby City Branch

Quality Deer Management Association / Derby City Branch is a wildlife conservation or protection organization in Louisville, KY that was founded in 2002.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
90-0527251
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Quality Deer Management Association / Central Kentucky Branch

Quality Deer Management Association / Central Kentucky Branch is a wildlife conservation or protection organization in Lawrenceburg, KY that was founded in 2002.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
35-2621714
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Eac Paws and Claws Sanctuary

Eac Paws and Claws Sanctuary is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Clarksville, IN that was founded in 2025.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
39-2896628
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Tails of Freedom K 9 Rescue

Tails of Freedom K 9 Rescue is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Sellersburg, IN that was founded in 2020.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
85-0918094
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Kentucky Animal Action

Kentucky Animal Action is an animal alliances or advocate in Louisville, KY that was founded in 2021.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
85-2933680
IRS type
501(c)(4)

Friends of Bullitt County Animal Shelter

Friends of Bullitt County Animal Shelter is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Lebanon JCT, KY that was founded in 2018.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
32-0559074
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Hope for Pets

Assisting qualifying seniors, low income and special needs residents in our community with pet care costs, transportation and qualified medical emergencies. To improving the lives of stray, shelter and companion animals in our community.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
01-0848286
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Humane Society of Washington County

Humane Society of Washington County advocates for animal welfare, promotes responsible pet ownership, and offers community relations programs and services.
Revenue
$57.2k
Assets
$429.1k
Employees
0
EIN
35-1898411
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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