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Michigan animal organizations

There are 1,209 animal-focused nonprofit organizations in Michigan. Combined, these Michiganian animal organizations employ 4,126 people, earn more than $368 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $653 million.
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Types of animal organizations in Michigan

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Animal shelters and animal welfare organizations
 
736
 
$164,644,875
Wildlife conservation and protection organizations
 
192
 
$87,167,454
Animal services organizations
 
93
 
$2,539,753
Wildlife sanctuaries and refuges
 
64
 
$5,013,837
Organizations supporting multiple animal nonprofits
 
34
 
$5,258,751
Animal alliances and advocates
 
23
 
$398,472
Animal professional societies
 
20
 
$3,183,386
Veterinary organizations
 
19
 
$5,630,741
Zoos and acquariums
 
13
 
$98,519,423
Organizations suppporting a single animal nonprofit
 
9
 
$80,137
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Animal organizations by major Michigan cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Detroit
 
439
 
$133,297,258
Grand Rapids
 
110
 
$45,919,280
Hartford
 
86
 
$21,263,457
Ann Arbor
 
48
 
$94,001,578
Flint
 
39
 
$3,731,331
Saginaw
 
29
 
$5,133,731
Kalamazoo
 
29
 
$12,682,131
Monroe, MI
 
28
 
$1,012,857
Midland, MI
 
25
 
$2,179,302
Battle Creek
 
24
 
$9,828,496
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Job trends for Michigan animal organizations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
119
1-10
 
38
11-25
 
45
26-100
 
30
101 to 1,000
 
5
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of animal organizations in Michigan

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
296
$250k to $1M
 
81
$1M to $5M
 
36
$5M to $25M
 
7
$25M to $100M
 
3
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of animal organizations in Michigan

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1-20 of 1,209

Michigan Humane

Michigan Humane saves and improves lives through compassionate care, community engagement, and advocacy for animals.
Revenue
$29.0m
Assets
$44.5m
Employees
315
EIN
38-1358206
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Detroit Zoological Society

The Detroit Zoological Society is a non-profit organization that operates the Detroit Zoo and Belle Isle Nature Zoo. The organization has over 56,000 member households and over 1,100 volunteers who contribute 100,000 hours each year.
Revenue
$54.3m
Assets
$70.8m
Employees
568
EIN
38-6027356
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Humane Society of Huron Valley (HSHV)

HSHV is an award-winning animal welfare organization dedicated to saving and improving the lives of homeless, injured and abused animals in our community.
Revenue
$12.5m
Assets
$21.7m
Employees
171
EIN
38-1474931
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Great Lakes Fishery Commission (GLFC)

The commission coordinates fisheries research, controls the invasive sea lamprey, and facilitates cooperative fishery management among the state, provincial, tribal, and federal management agencies.
Revenue
$75.6m
Assets
$89.6m
Employees
33
EIN
38-1539304
IRS type
501(c)(3)

All About Animals Rescue

AAAR's mission is no more homeless pets. They offer spay/neuter and wellness services. AAAR has vaccinated and treated over 50k dogs/cats.
Revenue
$6.7m
Assets
$4.0m
Employees
82
EIN
20-3006686
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Binder Park Zoological Society

Binder Park Zoo's mission is to nurture empathy, understanding, and conservation of nature. We are dedicated to providing excellent care for our animals, a great experience for you, and a better future for all living things.
Revenue
$6.6m
Assets
$11.0m
Employees
245
EIN
51-0163223
IRS type
501(c)(3)

John Ball Zoo

John Ball Zoo is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation committed to the advancement of public education on the need for wildlife conservation and preservation.
Revenue
$24.2m
Assets
$29.4m
Employees
554
EIN
38-6076879
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Al-Van Humane Society

The primary purpose of the Al-Van Humane Society, Inc. is to compassionately serve the companion animals in allegan and van buren counties by providing the best shelter, adoptive homes, education, and resources available.
Revenue
$2.5m
Assets
$3.2m
Employees
25
EIN
38-2072192
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Society of St Vincent Depaul / Particular Council of Lansing

Our members are men and women who strive to grow spiritually by offering person-to-person service to individuals in need. We are young and old. Our members come in every shade of skin color.
Revenue
$2.8m
Assets
$2.2m
Employees
62
EIN
38-1474956
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Harbor Humane Society

Harbor Humane Society's mission is to provide a safe harbor for animals entrusted to our care as we strive to secure their future through our outreach and educational programs.
Revenue
$2.4m
Assets
$2.0m
Employees
82
EIN
38-1623660
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Detroit Dog Rescue

Detroit Dog Rescue rescues, rehabilitates, and provides education about proper pet ownership for stray and abused dogs in Detroit.
Revenue
$3.1m
Assets
$6.7m
Employees
19
EIN
27-5299891
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Capital Area Humane Society (CAHS)

CAHS's mission is to promote the humane treatment of companion animals through protection, placement, education and example. Our wide variety of programs and services exist to serve the animals and the people of the mid-Michigan community.
Revenue
$4.1m
Assets
$10.3m
Employees
99
EIN
38-1601542
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Friends for Animals of Metro Detroit

Friends for Animals of Metro Detroit rescues and protects companion animals, provides adoption services, educates the community on humane care, and offers microchip clinics.
Revenue
$3.2m
Assets
$10.2m
Employees
75
EIN
38-3171570
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Saginaw Valley Zoological Society

We are a regional destination celebrating nature, wildlife, and lifelong discovery through affordable and engaging experiences.
Revenue
$2.9m
Assets
$7.3m
Employees
63
EIN
38-2801805
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Yunion

The Yunion mentors approximately 600 underprivileged youths in Oak Park, MI through animal protection and welfare activities.
Revenue
$3.5m
Assets
$3.3m
Employees
14
EIN
30-0292775
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Community Spay Neuter Initiative Pa (CSNIP)

CSNIP provides high-quality, reduced-cost veterinary care to prevent pet overpopulation and improve the quality of life for dogs and cats.
Revenue
$2.6m
Assets
$1.5m
Employees
42
EIN
38-3463298
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Michigan Animal Rescue League (MARL)

The Michigan Animal Rescue League is one of southeast Michigan's most established animal shelters, serving the community since 1953.
Revenue
$2.6m
Assets
$12.9m
Employees
32
EIN
38-1557622
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Humane Society of West Michigan

To promote the humane treatment and responsible care of animals in West Michigan through education, example, placement and protection.
Revenue
$2.5m
Assets
$8.1m
Employees
69
EIN
38-1360926
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Little Traverse Bay Humane Society (LTBHS)

Little Traverse Bay Humane Society is dedicated to providing animals the tender, loving care and attention they need to become adoptable companions.
Revenue
$3.6m
Assets
$8.4m
Employees
77
EIN
38-1384441
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Barn Sanctuary

Barn Sanctuary rescues farmed animals and offers public tours while inspiring people to embrace a plant-based lifestyle.
Revenue
$2.1m
Assets
$3.2m
Employees
31
EIN
81-2637884
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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