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Ohio animal organizations

There are 1,468 animal-focused nonprofit organizations in Ohio. Combined, these Ohioan animal organizations employ 7,303 people, earn more than $542 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $2 billion.
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Types of animal organizations in Ohio

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Animal shelters and animal welfare organizations
 
979
 
$210,720,331
Wildlife conservation and protection organizations
 
134
 
$26,516,800
Animal services organizations
 
103
 
$6,016,487
Wildlife sanctuaries and refuges
 
46
 
$21,610,312
Organizations supporting multiple animal nonprofits
 
42
 
$0
Veterinary organizations
 
36
 
$6,852,258
Animal alliances and advocates
 
29
 
$0
Animal professional societies
 
27
 
$30,848,043
Organizations suppporting a single animal nonprofit
 
24
 
$5,600,088
Endangered species protection organizations
 
14
 
$1,063,230
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Animal organizations by major Ohio cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Columbus, OH
 
288
 
$174,285,145
Cleveland, OH
 
278
 
$58,804,760
Cincinnati
 
177
 
$123,386,081
Dayton
 
97
 
$18,397,772
Akron
 
90
 
$44,511,345
Toledo
 
85
 
$66,861,913
Youngstown
 
66
 
$14,204,501
Canton
 
55
 
$9,369,631
Mansfield
 
30
 
$4,760,829
Lima
 
24
 
$2,984,224
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Job trends for Ohio animal organizations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
179
1-10
 
52
11-25
 
46
26-100
 
46
101 to 1,000
 
9
1,000+
 
1
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Sizes of animal organizations in Ohio

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
356
$250k to $1M
 
125
$1M to $5M
 
50
$5M to $25M
 
12
$25M to $100M
 
4
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of animal organizations in Ohio

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The Cleveland Animal Protective League

The Cleveland Animal Protective League fosters compassion, provides shelter and care for homeless animals, and combats animal cruelty through various outreach programs.
Revenue
$10.4m
Assets
$45.7m
Employees
131
EIN
34-0714644
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Cleveland Zoological Society

Cleveland Zoological Society connects people with wildlife, supports the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, and secures private funds for education, conservation, and animal care programs.
Revenue
$14.6m
Assets
$41.6m
Employees
26
EIN
34-0816490
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Akron Zoological Park

Akron Zoological Park showcases over 2,000 animals, inspires conservation, and hosts engaging events while offering membership benefits for families and individuals.
Revenue
$25.2m
Assets
$102.7m
Employees
356
EIN
34-6003866
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Zoological Society of Cincinnati

Cincinnati's Zoological Society aims to create adventure, convey knowledge, conserve nature, and serve the community through its world-famous zoo.
Revenue
$69.4m
Assets
$330.4m
Employees
997
EIN
31-0537171
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Columbus Zoological Park Association

The Columbus Zoological Park Association is a nonprofit organization that promotes the health and welfare of all its animals, practices and advances conservation efforts, and provides educational opportunities for the community.
Revenue
$88.8m
Assets
$314.1m
Employees
346
EIN
31-4390844
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Wilds

A cutting-edge conservation center in Powell, OH, The Wilds preserves endangered animals and educates the public on their importance.
Revenue
$11.8m
Assets
$31.6m
Employees
308
EIN
31-1113570
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Columbus Humane

Columbus Humane shelters animals, fights animal cruelty, and offers programs such as adoption, spay/neuter and emergency sheltering.
Revenue
$7.9m
Assets
$17.0m
Employees
107
EIN
31-4379492
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Toledo Zoological Society

The Toledo Zoo is home to over 9,000 animals representing over 800 species. It's one of the world's most complete zoos--and the region's top family destination.
Revenue
$50.0m
Assets
$159.6m
Employees
1,569
EIN
34-4440256
IRS type
501(c)(3)

United States Trotting Association

The United States Trotting Association promotes harness racing, provides member services, maintains records, and ensures integrity and welfare for Standardbred horses.
Revenue
$11.4m
Assets
$16.7m
Employees
64
EIN
31-4370196
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Cincinnati Animal Care Humane Society

Cincinnati Animal Care reunites lost pets, reduces strays, promotes responsible ownership through adoption and information programs in Hamilton County.
Revenue
$6.5m
Assets
$1.1m
Employees
224
EIN
85-2177478
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Humane Society of Summit County (HSSC)

HSSC cares and advocates for the abused, neglected, and abandoned animals of our community. Through education and support, we strengthen the bond between people and animals.
Revenue
$6.8m
Assets
$26.1m
Employees
99
EIN
23-7060744
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Rescue Village

Rescue Village provides shelter, meals, and care to homeless animals while inspiring people to build a more humane community.
Revenue
$9.0m
Assets
$12.1m
Employees
46
EIN
23-7358431
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Spca Cincinnati

Spca Cincinnati strengthens the human-animal bond, provides education on proper animal treatment through farm visits, and conducts humane investigations.
Revenue
$7.7m
Assets
$31.0m
Employees
52
EIN
31-0543284
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Humane Society of Greater Dayton

The Humane Society of Greater Dayton is committed to helping lost, abandoned and homeless animals, and to providing Dayton's families with the resources to become loving, lifelong pet owners.
Revenue
$6.4m
Assets
$15.4m
Employees
64
EIN
31-0537073
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Shelter Outreach Services of Ohio

Shelter Outreach Services of Ohio provides affordable veterinary care and spay/neuter programs to improve animal welfare for low-income families in Columbus.
Revenue
$2.0m
Assets
$2.1m
Employees
49
EIN
71-1018725
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Humane Society and SPCA of Hancock County

The Humane Society & SPCA of Hancock County is non-profit corporation committed to the safe and humane treatment of animals within our community.
Revenue
$2.1m
Assets
$3.1m
Employees
30
EIN
23-7254442
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA)

The National Electrical Contractors Association, founded in 1901, represents, promotes, and advances the interests of the electrical contracting contracting industry, of all its branches, and of the public it serves.
Revenue
$1.4m
Assets
$1.6m
Employees
3
EIN
34-0684427
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Fairfield Area Humane Society

Fairfield Area Humane Society rescues and shelters abused animals, providing necessary vet services and putting them up for adoption.
Revenue
$2.2m
Assets
$2.4m
Employees
37
EIN
31-0952036
IRS type
501(c)(3)

One of A Kind Pet Rescue

One of A Kind Pet Rescue is dedicated to the rescue and adoption of homeless pets in imminent danger of euthanasia, spaying / neutering, and public education in the humane treatment of animals.
Revenue
$2.2m
Assets
$1.3m
Employees
105
EIN
20-4631002
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Ohio Veterinary Medical Association

The Ohio Veterinary Medical Association unites veterinarians, advancing knowledge, fostering community, supporting lifelong learning, and ensuring optimal animal care through education and outreach.
Revenue
$2.2m
Assets
$5.3m
Employees
10
EIN
31-4425770
IRS type
501(c)(6)
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