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Maine animal organizations

There are 281 animal-focused nonprofit organizations in Maine. Combined, these Mainer animal organizations employ 908 people, earn more than $84 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $201 million.
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Types of animal organizations in Maine

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Animal shelters and animal welfare organizations
 
166
 
$49,487,110
Wildlife conservation and protection organizations
 
75
 
$33,767,995
Wildlife sanctuaries and refuges
 
26
 
$4,212,179
Animal services organizations
 
13
 
$156,139
Animal professional societies
 
6
 
$799,084
Organizations supporting multiple animal nonprofits
 
5
 
$0
Endangered species protection organizations
 
4
 
$1,526,743
Organizations suppporting a single animal nonprofit
 
2
 
$0
Zoos and acquariums
 
1
 
$0
Animal research and public policy institutes
 
1
 
$0
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Animal organizations by major Maine cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Portland, ME
 
113
 
$33,084,662
Lewiston, ME
 
24
 
$2,076,399
Bangor
 
24
 
$4,860,650
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Job trends for Maine animal organizations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
24
1-10
 
24
11-25
 
14
26-100
 
11
101 to 1,000
 
0
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of animal organizations in Maine

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
67
$250k to $1M
 
28
$1M to $5M
 
20
$5M to $25M
 
2
$25M to $100M
 
0
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of animal organizations in Maine

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1-20 of 281

Atlantic Salmon Federation

ASF conserves, protects and restores wild Atlantic salmon through scientific research and conservation activities. Located in Calais, ME.
Revenue
$14.5m
Assets
$27.9m
Employees
7
EIN
13-2618801
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland (ARLGP)

The mission of the Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland (ARLGP) is to provide temporary care and shelter for stray, abandoned, confiscated and relinquished animals, and to place as many as possible into responsible and caring homes.
Revenue
$8.1m
Assets
$20.3m
Employees
94
EIN
01-0212541
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Kennebec Valley Humane Society (KVHS)

To care for, protect, and place animals for adoption in lifelong homes, and to prevent cruelty to animals by educating our community in the proper and humane care of all animals.
Revenue
$3.7m
Assets
$9.3m
Employees
25
EIN
01-0266549
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Midcoast Humane

Midcoast Humane rescues and cares for thousands of animals annually, facilitating adoptions, providing veterinary services, and promoting responsible pet ownership in the community.
Revenue
$3.0m
Assets
$9.2m
Employees
84
EIN
01-6021200
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Pope Memorial Humane Society of Knox County (PMHSKC)

Pope Memorial Humane Society of Knox County is devoted to caring for and placing unwanted and abandoned animals in loving homes; promoting responsible pet ownership, humane treatment of all animals.
Revenue
$2.3m
Assets
$6.4m
Employees
21
EIN
01-0445336
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Downeast Institute for Applied Marine Research and Education (DEI)

To improve the quality of life for the people of downeast and coastal Maine through applied marine research, technology transfer, and public marine resource education.
Revenue
$2.7m
Assets
$6.4m
Employees
35
EIN
01-0452403
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Downeast Salmon Federation (DSF)

Downeast Salmon Federation's (DSF) mission is to conserve wild Atlantic salmon and its habitat. DSF is committed to protect important river, scenic, recreational and ecological resources in eastern Maine.
Revenue
$2.1m
Assets
$6.0m
Employees
18
EIN
01-0532938
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Bangor Humane Society (BHS)

The Bangor Humane Society champions the humane treatment and adoption of companion animals, provides quality care for homeless pets, and promotes animal welfare through education and advocacy.
Revenue
$2.1m
Assets
$5.0m
Employees
29
EIN
01-0215910
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Animal Welfare Society (AWS)

AWS's mission is to provide humane shelter and care to companion animals temporarily in need of housing, to assist in disaster response, and to further the cause of responsible animal adoption and ownership through education and public awareness.
Revenue
$4.9m
Assets
$9.3m
Employees
61
EIN
23-7018176
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Maine Lobstermen's Association

Advocates for sustainable lobster resource and fishermen communities. Works through Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Team. Based in Kennebunk, ME.
Revenue
$848.1k
Assets
$1.1m
Employees
8
EIN
01-0455701
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Maine State Society for the Protection of Animals (MSSPA)

The mission of the Maine State Society for the Protection of Animals is to prevent cruelty to animals in Maine and elsewhere.
Revenue
$1.8m
Assets
$15.7m
Employees
18
EIN
01-0212545
IRS type
501(c)(3)

PAWS Animal Adoption Center (PAWS)

PAWS Animal Adoption Center was founded to provide a safe, comforting place for animals that are looking for loving, permanent homes. They are a private, non-profit animal welfare organization that provides care and love to all cats and dogs.
Revenue
$1.3m
Assets
$2.5m
Employees
34
EIN
23-7423028
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Gulf of Maine Lobster Foundation

The Gulf of Maine Lobster Foundation promotes sustainable lobster fisheries through collaboration, research, education, and monitoring marine conditions impacting lobster populations.
Revenue
$972.5k
Assets
$151.9k
Employees
3
EIN
01-0535494
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Somerset Humane Society

Somerset Humane Society fosters compassion, provides shelter for animals in need, supports spay/neuter programs, and promotes humane treatment and adoption initiatives.
Revenue
$985.2k
Assets
$2.6m
Employees
15
EIN
01-0357595
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Protectors of Animal Life Society

Pals no kill cat shelter offers low cost veterinary care, adoption services, and public education in Winthrop, ME.
Revenue
$1.5m
Assets
$2.3m
Employees
24
EIN
01-0369020
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Humane Society Waterville Area

Humane Society Waterville Area provides care and maintains facilities to help homeless animals. They offer spay and neuter programs to adopted animals, ensuring proper care and feeding for those in need.
Revenue
$1.0m
Assets
$816.5k
Employees
26
EIN
23-7076479
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Peace Ridge Sanctuary

Peace Ridge Sanctuary provides permanent sanctuary to abused and neglected animals, with a focus on farmed animals, while promoting compassionate lifestyle choices.
Revenue
$1.5m
Assets
$5.4m
Employees
20
EIN
51-0476924
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Center for Wildlife

Wildlife rehabilitation and educational center promoting stewardship, empathy, and connection to the environment in Cape Neddick, ME.
Revenue
$1.4m
Assets
$6.5m
Employees
20
EIN
22-2778845
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Project Share

Project Share is a wildlife conservation or protection organization in Cherryfield, ME whose mission is: Restore the native Atlantic Salmon population in Maine.
Revenue
$926.4k
Assets
$249.2k
Employees
9
EIN
01-0493230
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Ark Animal Shelter

The Ark Animal Shelter provides compassionate care and placement for homeless animals, offers low-cost spay/neuter programs, and serves two counties.
Revenue
$1.8m
Assets
$3.5m
Employees
9
EIN
01-0401717
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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