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Madison animal organizations

There are 119 animal-focused nonprofit organizations in the greater Madison metro area. Combined, these Madison metro animal organizations employ 649 people, earn more than $61 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $129 million.
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Types of animal organizations in Madison

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Animal shelters and animal welfare organizations
 
67
 
$45,846,744
Wildlife conservation and protection organizations
 
23
 
$12,011,338
Animal services organizations
 
11
 
$883,013
Wildlife sanctuaries and refuges
 
7
 
$11,444,400
Animal professional societies
 
5
 
$2,267,518
Animal alliances and advocates
 
3
 
$183,619
Endangered species protection organizations
 
3
 
$0
Organizations suppporting a single animal nonprofit
 
2
 
$0
Veterinary organizations
 
2
 
$0
Animal research and public policy institutes
 
1
 
$0
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Job trends for Madison animal organizations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
14
1-10
 
2
11-25
 
4
26-100
 
4
101 to 1,000
 
3
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of animal organizations in Madison

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
22
$250k to $1M
 
14
$1M to $5M
 
4
$5M to $25M
 
1
$25M to $100M
 
1
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of animal organizations in Madison

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1-20 of 119

International Crane Foundation

Global non-profit that conserves cranes and habitats. Engages people to resolve threats. Protecting six species of crane worldwide. Located in WI.
Revenue
$11.4m
Assets
$64.0m
Employees
120
EIN
39-1187711
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Dane County Humane Society

Dane County Humane Society provides animal care, education, and adoption services to create a more humane community in Madison.
Revenue
$31.8m
Assets
$39.7m
Employees
193
EIN
39-0806335
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Wisconsin State Horse Council (WHC)

To represent and to foster a unified equine industry of Wisconsin. To promote the equine through leadership, education, service and communication. We take a pro-active role in the future growth and development of the equine industry.
Revenue
$2.3m
Assets
$2.5m
Employees
44
EIN
39-1347729
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Shelter From the Storm Animal Rescue

Shelter From the Storm Animal Rescue reduces euthanasia rates and rescues/rehomes dogs/cats while operating a low-cost clinic.
Revenue
$3.4m
Assets
$1.1m
Employees
126
EIN
20-3627106
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Heartland Farm Sanctuary

Heartland Farm Sanctuary provides safe and welcoming spaces for people and rescued farm animals to connect, grow, and heal together.
Revenue
$1.4m
Assets
$3.3m
Employees
48
EIN
27-0244485
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Sauk County Humane Society

Sauk County Humane Society cares for animals, helps owners in need, and provides adoption services. Located in Baraboo, WI.
Revenue
$888.8k
Assets
$647.2k
Employees
25
EIN
39-1381967
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Madison Cat Project

Madison Cat Project saves and adopts cats, reduces the free-roaming cat population humanely, and educates the community on animal welfare.
Revenue
$754.8k
Assets
$956.7k
Employees
11
EIN
51-0534813
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Underdog Pet Rescue of Wisconsin

Underdog Pet Rescue of Wisconsin is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Monona, WI whose mission is: Underdog Pet Rescue rescues and adopts cats and dogs while providing vet services in Madison, WI.
Revenue
$1.4m
Assets
$799.5k
Employees
28
EIN
45-4808363
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Green County Humane Society (GCHS)

Provide shelter, food and veterinary services for homeless animals in the community until new homes are found.
Revenue
$779.7k
Assets
$3.3m
Employees
16
EIN
39-1305320
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Angel's Wish Incorporated

Angel's Wish rescues and rehomes animals, raises awareness of animal welfare issues, and provides quality animal care supplies in South Central Wisconsin.
Revenue
$922.7k
Assets
$2.4m
Employees
0
EIN
39-1990376
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Quality Deer Management Association / Three Rivers Branch

Quality Deer Management Association / Three Rivers Branch is a wildlife conservation or protection organization in Portage, WI that was founded in 2002.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
38-4024203
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Quality Deer Management Association / Coulee Country Branch

Quality Deer Management Association / Coulee Country Branch is a wildlife conservation or protection organization in Oregon, WI that was founded in 2002.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
35-2558445
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Wisconsin Animal Rescue and Sanctuary

Wisconsin Animal Rescue and Sanctuary is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Baraboo, WI that was founded in 2019.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
83-2622832
IRS type
501(c)(3)

One Starfish Rehoming Connections

Morethan16specialneedsdogsweretakeninandthosewhoweresuccessfullyre-habilitatedwereplacedinappropriatepermanenthomes.Thedogwhocouldnotbeadopted,continuetobecaredforinoursanctuary.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
26-2823843
IRS type
501(c)(3)

First Friends Animal Rescue

First Friends Animal Rescue is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Wisc Dells, WI that was founded in 2008.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
26-1732076
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Henry Vilas Zoo Foundation

Henry Vilas Zoo Foundation is an organizations suppporting a single animal nonprofit in Madison, WI that was founded in 2025.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
33-2472846
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Second Chance Animal Advocates

Second Chance Animal Advocates promotes responsible pet ownership, funds veterinary care, and engages the community through fundraisers to support small animals in need.
Revenue
$348.8k
Assets
$120.1k
Employees
1
EIN
47-3336340
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Saving Grace Cat Rescue

Saving Grace Cat Rescue is a foster-based cat rescue that rehomes cats and reduces stray overpopulation through low-cost spay/neuter and feral trapping support.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
88-4182241
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Reptile Rescue of Wisconsin

Reptile Rescue of Wisconsin is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Portage, WI that was founded in 2020.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
85-1606943
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Aquaterra Biomes

Aquaterra Biomes is an endangered species protection organization in Madison, WI that was founded in 2023.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
92-1649447
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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