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Missouri animal organizations

There are 837 animal-focused nonprofit organizations in Missouri. Combined, these Missourian animal organizations employ 3,617 people, earn more than $328 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $881 million.
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Types of animal organizations in Missouri

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Animal shelters and animal welfare organizations
 
524
 
$102,704,606
Wildlife conservation and protection organizations
 
87
 
$14,741,437
Animal services organizations
 
72
 
$8,761,074
Wildlife sanctuaries and refuges
 
26
 
$4,095,199
Animal professional societies
 
25
 
$40,552,749
Organizations supporting multiple animal nonprofits
 
24
 
$0
Organizations suppporting a single animal nonprofit
 
17
 
$424,614
Animal alliances and advocates
 
15
 
$479,237
Veterinary organizations
 
15
 
$11,061,062
Endangered species protection organizations
 
13
 
$3,455,690
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Animal organizations by major Missouri cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
St. Louis
 
294
 
$148,081,662
Kansas City
 
167
 
$94,550,215
Springfield, MO
 
87
 
$44,230,797
Columbia, MO
 
32
 
$13,458,321
Jefferson City
 
29
 
$1,049,361
Joplin
 
19
 
$3,999,606
St. Joseph
 
13
 
$2,065,944
Cape Girardeau
 
10
 
$2,954,955
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Job trends for Missouri animal organizations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
91
1-10
 
27
11-25
 
26
26-100
 
27
101 to 1,000
 
6
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of animal organizations in Missouri

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
198
$250k to $1M
 
64
$1M to $5M
 
25
$5M to $25M
 
7
$25M to $100M
 
4
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of animal organizations in Missouri

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Humane Society of Missouri

Humane Society of Missouri is a nonprofit organization that provides adoption services for formerly-owned or abandoned pets. It has an animal cruelty taskforce that provides comprehensive investigative and emergency rescue services for animals statewide.
Revenue
$31.6m
Assets
$150.6m
Employees
246
EIN
43-0652638
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Saint Louis Zoo Association

Saint Louis Zoo Association is a private nonprofit organization who works with the Zoo to provide leadership for fundraising, and they support conservation education, programming, facilities, government relations and special events.
Revenue
$58.5m
Assets
$303.7m
Employees
79
EIN
43-1727309
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Animal Protective Association of Missouri

Animal Protective Association of Missouri connects people and pets through adoption, wellness support, humane education, and community programs that strengthen families and the human-animal bond.
Revenue
$14.8m
Assets
$34.1m
Employees
158
EIN
43-0699783
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Kansas City Zoo and Aquarium

Kansas City Zoo and Aquarium connects people with wildlife through world-class habitats, interactive education, and conservation programs that inspire understanding, appreciation, and protection.
Revenue
$53.6m
Assets
$37.1m
Employees
725
EIN
43-6048888
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Orthopedic Foundation for Animals

Orthopedic Foundation for Animals reduces genetic disease in companion animals by disseminating information and establishing control programs.
Revenue
$5.1m
Assets
$16.5m
Employees
32
EIN
23-1677052
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Wayside Waifs

Wayside Waifs is committed to finding homes for all adoptable pets. Wayside is the largest pet adoption campus in Kansas City, placing over 5,400 animals each year in loving forever homes.
Revenue
$10.3m
Assets
$40.9m
Employees
122
EIN
44-0605374
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Johnny Morris' Wonders of Wildlife Foundation

A foundation inspiring conservation through hunters and anglers. Operating the world's largest fish and wildlife attraction in Springfield, MO.
Revenue
$32.4m
Assets
$102.3m
Employees
403
EIN
82-2342237
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Dogs on Duty

Dogs on Duty offers training, equipment, and funds for dog handlers to provide support for working and service dogs. The organization also educates the public on the different types of working canines.
Revenue
$5.4m
Assets
$1.2m
Employees
82
EIN
46-2188472
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Stray Rescue of St Louis

Stray Rescue of St Louis rescues dogs and cats others won't help, provides medical and emotional rehabilitation, and rehomes them through volunteers, fosters, and adoption.
Revenue
$7.2m
Assets
$8.9m
Employees
77
EIN
43-1823801
IRS type
501(c)(3)

KC Pet Project

KC Pet Project provides shelter and adoption services for pets, leads progressive programs, volunteer opportunities & educational initiatives in Kansas City.
Revenue
$10.4m
Assets
$3.5m
Employees
257
EIN
45-3067615
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Pet Resource Center of Kansas City (SNKC)

SNKC's mission is to decrease pet homelessness, increase pet retention and improve the quality of life for pets through education and supportive services for families in need.
Revenue
$5.3m
Assets
$1.4m
Employees
76
EIN
82-0563117
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Open Door Animal Sanctuary

Open Door Animal Sanctuary rescues homeless cats and dogs, provides daily shelter and medical care, and places them in forever homes through no-kill adoption.
Revenue
$2.2m
Assets
$14.3m
Employees
56
EIN
23-7444249
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Carol House Quick Fix Pet Clinic

The Saint Louis Metropolitan Spay Neuter and Wellness Clinic began in August 2010 as a 501(c)3 non-profit for the purpose of establishing programs and policies that will decrease the number of unwanted dogs and cats euthanized in Saint Louis each year.
Revenue
$2.4m
Assets
$2.0m
Employees
43
EIN
90-0595857
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Friends of the Zoo of Springfield Missouri

To support the operation of the Dickerson Park Zoo including caring for animals, constructing new exhibits and providing fun. Meaningful educational experiences.
Revenue
$2.4m
Assets
$1.6m
Employees
65
EIN
23-7096596
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Humane Society of Southwest Missouri

The Humane Society of Southwest Missouri aids in the alleviation of distress and suffering of animals by operating a shelter for animals in need of care, placing animals in suitable homes when possible, and offering educational programs.
Revenue
$2.6m
Assets
$9.3m
Employees
59
EIN
44-0665046
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Central Missouri Humane Society (CMHS)

CMHS promotes animal well-being, offering adoption, rescue, lost & found, investigations and veterinary services for 20 counties in mid-Missouri.
Revenue
$4.4m
Assets
$6.9m
Employees
29
EIN
43-0666742
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Joplin Humane Society (JHS)

The mission of the Joplin Humane Society is to promote the humane care and protection of all animals, especially those abandoned, neglected and abused; and to prevent cruelty and suffering of all animals.
Revenue
$2.1m
Assets
$8.1m
Employees
30
EIN
44-0664226
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Duo Dogs

Support Dogs, Inc. is a national not-for-profit organization that offers dignity, hope, and independence by providing highly skilled service Dogs to individuals with disabilities and uniquely trained therapy teams to serve the community.
Revenue
$2.4m
Assets
$8.0m
Employees
27
EIN
43-1379801
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Pawportunities

Pawportunities saves and adopts out cats and dogs by providing spaying, neutering, vaccinations, fostering, and animal control services in Blue Springs.
Revenue
$803.8k
Assets
$187.4k
Employees
30
EIN
83-3845253
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Care STL

Care STL provides safety, vet care, and enrichment for animals while offering community-based education programs and low-cost services in St. Louis.
Revenue
$1.7m
Assets
$926.2k
Employees
39
EIN
83-1080279
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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