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North Carolina animal organizations

There are 1,577 animal-focused nonprofit organizations in North Carolina. Combined, these North Carolinian animal organizations employ 2,618 people, earn more than $237 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $521 million.
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Types of animal organizations in North Carolina

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Animal shelters and animal welfare organizations
 
1,055
 
$146,439,089
Wildlife conservation and protection organizations
 
211
 
$33,622,593
Animal services organizations
 
104
 
$6,022,478
Wildlife sanctuaries and refuges
 
69
 
$14,868,789
Organizations supporting multiple animal nonprofits
 
37
 
$6,436,584
Animal alliances and advocates
 
34
 
$325,108
Veterinary organizations
 
22
 
$7,752,470
Animal professional societies
 
18
 
$3,799,753
Organizations suppporting a single animal nonprofit
 
13
 
$0
Endangered species protection organizations
 
12
 
$546,965
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Animal organizations by major North Carolina cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Charlotte
 
307
 
$36,598,498
Raleigh
 
179
 
$58,890,562
Asheville
 
124
 
$35,299,412
Greensboro
 
96
 
$22,311,004
Durham
 
95
 
$16,736,365
Winston-Salem
 
87
 
$7,833,374
Wilmington
 
82
 
$9,761,145
Fayetteville, NC
 
72
 
$3,649,105
Hickory
 
52
 
$5,105,750
Myrtle Beach, SC
 
39
 
$1,918,993
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Job trends for North Carolina animal organizations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
171
1-10
 
67
11-25
 
43
26-100
 
30
101 to 1,000
 
3
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of animal organizations in North Carolina

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
373
$250k to $1M
 
117
$1M to $5M
 
34
$5M to $25M
 
8
$25M to $100M
 
0
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of animal organizations in North Carolina

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Brother Wolf Animal Rescue (BWAR)

Brother Wolf Animal Rescue was founded in 2007 to provide the resources and life-saving programs to build a No-Kill community.
Revenue
$14.7m
Assets
$15.5m
Employees
63
EIN
20-8787719
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Kennel Club Canine Health Foundation (AKCCHF)

The mission of the American Kennel Club Canine Health Foundation, Inc. (CHF) is to advance the health of all dogs and their owners by funding sound scientific research and supporting the dissemination of health information to prevent, treat, and cure cani.
Revenue
$6.4m
Assets
$38.2m
Employees
11
EIN
13-3813813
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The North Carolina Aquarium Society

The North Carolina Aquarium Society supports conservation, education, and research at the NC Aquariums and Pier through advocacy and philanthropy.
Revenue
$16.8m
Assets
$49.2m
Employees
140
EIN
56-1512990
IRS type
501(c)(3)

North Carolina Zoological Society

The Zoo Society exists to rally financial and public support for the North Carolina Zoo and its missions in education, conservation, research and recreation. Our goal is to secure a safe and long future for the Zoo and its programs.
Revenue
$14.5m
Assets
$66.7m
Employees
72
EIN
56-0990900
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Spca of Wake County

Wake County's Spca collaborates with partners to decrease shelter intake. 4,631 pets were taken in from July 2021 - June 2022.
Revenue
$11.6m
Assets
$23.2m
Employees
93
EIN
56-0891732
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Stand for Animals Veterinary Clinic

Affordable, high-quality veterinary care and spay-neuter services to reduce euthanasia rates in Charlotte, NC.
Revenue
$5.6m
Assets
$5.6m
Employees
72
EIN
27-3665227
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Humane Society of Charlotte

Charlotte's Humane Society provides low-cost spay/neuter services, and care & placement for 3,553 homeless animals in 2021.
Revenue
$7.0m
Assets
$25.4m
Employees
112
EIN
58-1342479
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Asheville Humane Society

Rescues, reunites, rehabilitates, and rehomes thousands of homeless animals each year, supports and provides community solutions to help keep pets healthy and in their homes, and operates the animal care campus, an adoption and education center, and anima....
Revenue
$5.8m
Assets
$4.8m
Employees
114
EIN
56-1444098
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Blue Ridge Humane Society (BRHS)

BRHS is dedicated to ensuring a safe environment for homeless, injured and abused domestic animals awaiting adoption and to educating our community regarding proper animal care and the need for responsible spay/neuter to control pet populations.
Revenue
$3.5m
Assets
$6.9m
Employees
55
EIN
56-6048726
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Forsyth Humane Society (FHS)

Forsyth Humane Society's mission is to enrich our community by promoting the compassionate treatment of cats and dogs.
Revenue
$3.5m
Assets
$6.7m
Employees
44
EIN
23-7055886
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Saving Grace Animals for Adoption

Savings Grace rescues and adopts dogs, sterilizes over 3,600 dogs, and cares for neglected animals in Wake Forest, NC.
Revenue
$2.6m
Assets
$1.7m
Employees
12
EIN
92-0186555
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Carolina Tiger Rescue

Carolina Tiger Rescue is a wildlife sanctuary or refuge in Pittsboro, NC whose mission is: Saving and protecting wildcats in captivity and in the wild.
Revenue
$3.0m
Assets
$5.4m
Employees
29
EIN
56-1522499
IRS type
501(c)(3)

North Carolina Wildlife Federation

North Carolina Wildlife Federation protects, conserves, and restores North Carolina wildlife and habitat. They offer programs to educate the general public about wildlife and natural resource conservation in North Carolina.
Revenue
$3.3m
Assets
$8.7m
Employees
21
EIN
56-1564376
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Animal Protection Society of Durham

The APS of Durham is a leader in building lifelong bonds between people and animals through education, community outreach and providing care for animals in need.
Revenue
$2.6m
Assets
$2.0m
Employees
40
EIN
56-1047100
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Humane Society of Catawba County (HSCC)

Humane Society of Catawba County is a 501 (c)(3) non profit, no-kill animal rescue that offers companion pet adoptions, low cost spay/neuter services, low cost vaccine, microchip clinics, community outreach programs and business sponsorship opportunities.
Revenue
$2.7m
Assets
$3.0m
Employees
39
EIN
58-1535943
IRS type
501(c)(3)

United States Association of Reptile Keepers

Science, education and conservation based advocacy for the responsible private ownership of, and trade in reptiles. To endorse caging standards, sound husbandry, escape prevention protocols, and an integrated approach to vital conservation issues.
Revenue
$1.1m
Assets
$1.3m
Employees
1
EIN
26-2668189
IRS type
501(c)(6)

North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association

NCVMA provides compassionate animal health care, protects public health, strengthens human-animal bond & offers continuing education to members.
Revenue
$1.5m
Assets
$2.6m
Employees
3
EIN
56-1849305
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Wing Haven Foundation

The mission of Wing Haven Foundation is to cultivate sanctuary in nature, environmental stewardship and the legacy of southern horticulture.
Revenue
$986.1k
Assets
$13.1m
Employees
15
EIN
56-1014180
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Carolina Waterfowl Rescue

Carolina Waterfowl Rescue cares for injured wildlife and orphans, rehabilitating animals to be returned to the wild or placed in permanent homes.
Revenue
$773.7k
Assets
$371.7k
Employees
39
EIN
20-1938232
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Red Bell Run Foundation

The Red Bell Run Foundation rescues and rehabilitates special needs equines, offering them lifelong sanctuary and educating the community on responsible horsekeeping.
Revenue
$1.9m
Assets
$292.8k
Employees
0
EIN
82-3733987
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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