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North Carolina animal organizations

There are 1,652 animal-focused nonprofit organizations in North Carolina. Combined, these North Carolinian animal organizations employ 2,739 people, earn more than $244 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $528 million.
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Types of animal organizations in North Carolina

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Animal shelters and animal welfare organizations
 
1,111
 
$149,941,454
Wildlife conservation and protection organizations
 
213
 
$30,675,623
Animal services organizations
 
107
 
$5,688,114
Wildlife sanctuaries and refuges
 
75
 
$12,907,568
Organizations supporting multiple animal nonprofits
 
35
 
$11,600
Animal alliances and advocates
 
32
 
$195,772
Veterinary organizations
 
32
 
$14,212,785
Animal professional societies
 
20
 
$7,853,493
Organizations suppporting a single animal nonprofit
 
14
 
$0
Endangered species protection organizations
 
14
 
$2,964,094
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Animal organizations by major North Carolina cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Charlotte
 
320
 
$36,702,085
Raleigh
 
192
 
$57,703,771
Asheville
 
129
 
$37,454,715
Greensboro
 
103
 
$23,389,190
Durham
 
98
 
$16,755,505
Winston-Salem
 
87
 
$7,958,187
Wilmington
 
82
 
$6,387,120
Fayetteville, NC
 
76
 
$3,661,023
Hickory
 
52
 
$4,192,656
Myrtle Beach, SC
 
44
 
$4,385,069
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Job trends for North Carolina animal organizations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
169
1-10
 
74
11-25
 
44
26-100
 
28
101 to 1,000
 
4
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of animal organizations in North Carolina

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
391
$250k to $1M
 
109
$1M to $5M
 
37
$5M to $25M
 
9
$25M to $100M
 
0
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of animal organizations in North Carolina

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1-20 of 1,652

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)

American Kennel Club Canine Health Foundation funds and communicates canine health research, advancing diagnostics, treatments, and prevention through targeted grants and education.
Revenue
$5.6m
Assets
$41.8m
Employees
14
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
$15.5m
Assets
$70.4m
Employees
72
EIN
56-0990900
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Moore Humane Society

Moore Humane Society rescues, rehabilitates, and adopts homeless animals with "no kill" philosophies. They also provide low cost spay/neuter and TNR programs.
Revenue
$5.2m
Assets
$9.7m
Employees
17
EIN
56-0891408
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
$5.7m
Assets
$5.8m
Employees
81
EIN
27-3665227
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Humane Society of Charlotte

Humane Society of Charlotte connects dogs and cats with loving homes, provides affordable veterinary and spay/neuter care, and supports families through education and crisis programs.
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
$8.8m
Assets
$7.1m
Employees
114
EIN
56-1444098
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Spca of Wake County

Spca of Wake County transforms pets' and people's lives through adoption, rescue, spay/neuter, and education, partnering statewide to reduce shelter intake and suffering.
Revenue
$8.1m
Assets
$23.4m
Employees
97
EIN
56-0891732
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
$3.6m
Assets
$7.7m
Employees
50
EIN
56-6048726
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Saving Grace Animals for Adoption

Saving Grace Animals for Adoption rescues at-risk dogs, provides medical care and spay/neuter, fosters puppies, and places them with loving families through volunteer support.
Revenue
$2.7m
Assets
$2.3m
Employees
12
EIN
92-0186555
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
$3.1m
Assets
$6.9m
Employees
38
EIN
23-7055886
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
$2.0m
Assets
$5.5m
Employees
23
EIN
56-1522499
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Humane Society of Union County

Union County's Humane Society rescues, rehabilitates, and adopts out dogs and cats while promoting animal welfare and offering affordable spay/neuter options.
Revenue
$2.1m
Assets
$1.3m
Employees
39
EIN
58-1586626
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
$3.8m
Assets
$9.6m
Employees
23
EIN
56-1564376
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Humane Society of Catawba (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
$2.1m
Assets
$2.5m
Employees
39
EIN
58-1535943
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Bald Head Island Conservancy (BHI)

Fostering community-based barrier island conservation, preservation, and education to live in harmony with nature. Our education programs bring a deeper understanding of and sensitivity to the environment for all participants.
Revenue
$2.2m
Assets
$8.7m
Employees
49
EIN
58-1574496
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 The provision of care for animals in need.
Revenue
$2.7m
Assets
$2.1m
Employees
36
EIN
56-1047100
IRS type
501(c)(3)

North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association

NCVMA provides compassionate animal health care, protects public health, strengthens human-animal bond & offers continuing education to members.
Revenue
$1.4m
Assets
$2.9m
Employees
4
EIN
56-1849305
IRS type
501(c)(6)

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
$972.9k
Assets
$331.3k
Employees
40
EIN
20-1938232
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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