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North Carolina animal organizations

There are 1,661 animal-focused nonprofit organizations in North Carolina. Combined, these North Carolinian animal organizations employ 2,804 people, earn more than $264 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $676 million.
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Types of animal organizations in North Carolina

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Animal shelters and animal welfare organizations
 
1,113
 
$136,999,497
Wildlife conservation and protection organizations
 
209
 
$28,991,295
Animal services organizations
 
107
 
$4,914,212
Wildlife sanctuaries and refuges
 
74
 
$10,974,124
Animal professional societies
 
40
 
$65,946,310
Organizations supporting multiple animal nonprofits
 
35
 
$11,600
Animal alliances and advocates
 
33
 
$195,772
Veterinary organizations
 
32
 
$24,180,203
Endangered species protection organizations
 
17
 
$4,896,782
Organizations suppporting a single animal nonprofit
 
13
 
$0
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Animal organizations by major North Carolina cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Charlotte
 
319
 
$37,057,206
Raleigh
 
190
 
$57,006,059
Asheville
 
126
 
$37,333,275
Greensboro
 
104
 
$24,938,765
Durham
 
100
 
$16,766,682
Winston-Salem
 
88
 
$8,112,569
Wilmington
 
84
 
$8,500,834
Fayetteville, NC
 
79
 
$3,580,217
Hickory
 
54
 
$4,188,217
Myrtle Beach, SC
 
45
 
$4,966,166
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Job trends for North Carolina animal organizations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
164
1-10
 
77
11-25
 
41
26-100
 
30
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
 
387
$250k to $1M
 
109
$1M to $5M
 
40
$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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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)

North Carolina Veterinary Medical Foundation

The North Carolina Veterinary Medical Foundation supports veterinary education and research through financial assistance, fostering collaboration and advancing animal well-being.
Revenue
$15.9m
Assets
$156.5m
Employees
8
EIN
58-1344473
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
$21.5m
Assets
$57.7m
Employees
137
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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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 the Piedmont

Piedmont's Humane Society provides affordable medical care, education, and advocacy to eliminate animal cruelty through an aggressive spay and neuter program.
Revenue
$2.3m
Assets
$1.8m
Employees
25
EIN
56-6030054
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Paws4people

Paws4people is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Wilmington, NC whose mission is: Paws4people educates and empowers people to transform their lives with the help of assistance dogs.
Revenue
$2.1m
Assets
$17.4m
Employees
35
EIN
54-1948479
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)

Animal League Gaston County

Animal League of Gaston County promotes companion animal welfare through low-cost spay/neuter services, veterinary care, and community projects fostering pet adoption and support.
Revenue
$2.3m
Assets
$4.3m
Employees
33
EIN
03-0417697
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 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)

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)
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