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Louisville animal organizations

There are 172 animal-focused nonprofit organizations in the greater Louisville metro area. Combined, these Louisville metro animal organizations employ 297 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
 
$28,629,393
Wildlife conservation and protection organizations
 
20
 
$4,999,812
Animal services organizations
 
10
 
$328,882
Wildlife sanctuaries and refuges
 
9
 
$1,118,780
Animal alliances and advocates
 
6
 
$0
Organizations supporting multiple animal nonprofits
 
5
 
$55,166
Organizations suppporting a single animal nonprofit
 
4
 
$0
Zoos and acquariums
 
2
 
$2,723,753
Veterinary organizations
 
2
 
$0
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Job trends for Louisville animal organizations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
16
1-10
 
9
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
 
37
$250k to $1M
 
11
$1M to $5M
 
6
$5M to $25M
 
1
$25M to $100M
 
0
$100M+
 
0
Key takeaways for revenue stats:

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)

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)

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)

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)

Bluegrass Pug Rescue

Bluegrass Pug Rescue rescues and rehabilitates Pugs, promoting responsible pet ownership and providing medical care, fostering them until they find loving forever homes.
Revenue
$88.2k
Assets
$137.5k
Employees
N/A
EIN
46-3841027
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Adopt Me Bluegrass Pet Rescue

Non-profit 501(c)(3) pet rescue organization in Lagrange, KY with adoption and prison training programs, dedicated to reducing pet overpopulation.
Revenue
$370.0k
Assets
$201.4k
Employees
0
EIN
30-0845133
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Anderson Humane Society

Anderson Humane Society serves the homeless and abandoned animal population of Anderson County, Kentucky through its non-profit mission.
Revenue
$125.3k
Assets
$153.6k
Employees
7
EIN
31-0982445
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Bluegrass Pugfest

Bluegrass Pugfest promotes responsible pet ownership, advocates spaying/neutering pugs, and rescues/rehomes them. Located in Louisville, KY.
Revenue
$70.6k
Assets
$10.1k
Employees
N/A
EIN
84-4622310
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Bird Angels Rescue and Sanctuary

Bird Angels Rescue and Sanctuary is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Louisville, KY that was founded in 2023.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
92-2086768
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)

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)

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 / Southern Indiana Qdma

Quality Deer Management Association / Southern Indiana Qdma is a wildlife sanctuary or refuge in Elizabeth, IN that was founded in 2002.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
90-1259174
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)

Kentuckiana Animal Rescue Organization Incorporated

Kentuckiana Animal Rescue Organization Incorporated is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Jeffersonvlle, IN that was founded in 2009.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
80-0400420
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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