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Massachusetts animal organizations

There are 812animal-focused nonprofit organizations in Massachusetts. Combined, these Massachusettsananimal organizationsemploy 3,139 people, earn more than $382 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $909 million.
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Types of animal organizations in Massachusetts

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Animal shelters and animal welfare organizations
456
$216,214,973
Wildlife conservation and protection organizations
149
$38,728,424
Animal services organizations
79
$3,892,486
Wildlife sanctuaries and refuges
31
$6,527,769
Organizations supporting multiple animal nonprofits
31
$56,849
Endangered species protection organizations
19
$4,909,535
Animal professional societies
15
$1,274,850
Organizations suppporting a single animal nonprofit
13
$627,803
Veterinary organizations
12
$20,548,655
Animal alliances and advocates
7
$67,234
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Animal organizations by major Massachusetts cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Boston
417
$293,338,802
Worcester
125
$41,154,395
Springfield, MA
82
$13,464,317
Providence, RI
82
$9,793,405
Barnstable Town
61
$9,226,903
Pittsfield
28
$6,690,495
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Job trends for Massachusetts animal organizations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
101
1-10
56
11-25
25
26-100
10
101 to 1,000
4
1,000+
1
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Sizes of animal organizations in Massachusetts

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
311
$250k to $1M
62
$1M to $5M
28
$5M to $25M
6
$25M to $100M
2
$100M+
1
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Directory of animal organizations in Massachusetts

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Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (MSPCA-Angell)

The MSPCA-Angell is a national and international leader in animal protection and veterinary medicine and provides direct hands-on care for thousands of animals each year.
Revenue
$120.3m
Assets
$219.4m
Employees
1,035
EIN
04-2103597
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Commonwealth Zoological Corporation (CZC)

Zoo New England's mission is to inspire people to protect and sustain the natural world for future generations by creating fun and engaging experiences that integrate wildlife and conservation programs, research, and education.
Revenue
$29.1m
Assets
$58.9m
Employees
400
EIN
04-3129124
IRS type
501(c)(3)

New England Fishery Management Council (NEFMC)

NEFMC, one of eight regional councils established by federal legislation in 1976, is charged with conserving and managing fishery resources from three to 200 miles off the coasts of Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut.
Revenue
$5.2m
Assets
$1.3m
Employees
21
EIN
04-2607425
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Animal Rescue League of Boston

The Animal Rescue League of Boston provides shelter and care for animals in need, as well as advocacy activities to make long-term changes that improve animal welfare in Massachusetts.
Revenue
$14.0m
Assets
$132.7m
Employees
151
EIN
04-2103714
IRS type
501(c)(3)

New England Aquarium

The New England Aquarium is a global leader in ocean exploration and marine conservation. With more than 1.3 million visitors a year, the Aquarium is one of the premier visitor attractions in Boston and a major public education resource for the region.
Revenue
$65.4m
Assets
$123.2m
Employees
383
EIN
04-2297514
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Yankee Golden Retriever Rescue (YGRR)

YGRR is a non-profit, charitable 501(c)(3) organization which provides veterinary care and permanent new homes for Golden Retrievers from the six New England states (Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont).
Revenue
$2.4m
Assets
$6.2m
Employees
31
EIN
04-2857191
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Four Paws USA

Our vision is a world where humans treat animals with respect, empathy and understanding. To be the strong, global and independent voice for animals.
Revenue
$2.2m
Assets
$490.1k
Employees
18
EIN
27-4352918
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Cape Ann Animal Aid Association

Non-profit, no-kill animal shelter promoting well-being and responsible pet ownership through adoption, spay/neuter programs, education, and outreach.
Revenue
$2.6m
Assets
$7.9m
Employees
26
EIN
04-2374914
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Baypath Humane Society of Hopkinton

Animal shelter providing care, fostering relationships, and promoting education to find loving homes for stray or unwanted companion animals.
Revenue
$2.4m
Assets
$5.4m
Employees
19
EIN
04-2625753
IRS type
501(c)(3)

New England Wildlife Center

The New England Wildlife Center is an informal hands-on science education center and a wildlife hospital in Weymouth, Massachusetts .
Revenue
$3.2m
Assets
$11.0m
Employees
50
EIN
04-2907561
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Foster Parrots

Foster Parrots: Charity preventing animal cruelty. Programs run from the New England Exotic Wildlife Sanctuary in Rockland, MA.
Revenue
$2.0m
Assets
$5.3m
Employees
14
EIN
04-3458267
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Second Chance Animal Services

Animal welfare organization offering temporary shelter and spay/neuter services for stray, abandoned, and surrendered pets.
Revenue
$8.2m
Assets
$7.1m
Employees
0
EIN
04-3490671
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Dakin Humane Society

Dakin Humane Society delivers effective, innovative services that improve the lives of animals in need and the people who care about them.
Revenue
$5.1m
Assets
$7.5m
Employees
83
EIN
20-5318898
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Tufts Veterinary Emergency Treatment and Specialties

Tufts VETS (Veterinary Emergency Treatment and Specialties) in Walpole, Massachusetts serves pets throughout New England with 24-hour emergency veterinary and specialty referral services. They see over 20,000 cases each year.
Revenue
$19.0m
Assets
$10.1m
Employees
181
EIN
04-3430674
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Nantucket Safe Harbor for Animals

Nantucket shelter providing animals with care, spaying/neutering, and education/advocacy to promote welfare, along with Spay Neuter Island Pets program.
Revenue
$5.4m
Assets
$6.1m
Employees
12
EIN
45-3827775
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Cape Cod Commercial Fishermen's Alliance

Advocates for and supports sustainable local fishing, manages quotas through trusts, and assists fishermen in buying/selling. Based in Chatham, MA.
Revenue
$2.2m
Assets
$9.7m
Employees
12
EIN
04-3138784
IRS type
501(c)(3)

HomeFarm at Undermountain

HomeFarm at Undermountain rescues horses and preserves a historic farm while providing emotional wellness programs to the community.
Revenue
$2.7m
Assets
$2.2m
Employees
6
EIN
87-3983835
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Paw Safe Animal Rescue

To Rescue abused and abandoned dogs and cats and give them necessary medical treatment including spaying and neutering and to find them loving homes.
Revenue
$781.3k
Assets
$1.2m
Employees
14
EIN
04-3281587
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Quincy Animal Shelter

Quincy Animal Shelter advocates for animals, humanely treats and finds them homes. No-kill shelter with spay/neuter programs and microchip requirements.
Revenue
$758.2k
Assets
$1.9m
Employees
4
EIN
31-1703439
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Friends of the Scituate Shelter

Supports Scituate Animal Shelter with adoption assistance, veterinary care, grooming, and maintenance efforts. Thousands of animals adopted to date.
Revenue
$766.6k
Assets
$3.7m
Employees
19
EIN
22-3051387
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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