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Pennsylvania animal organizations

There are 1,786 animal-focused nonprofit organizations in Pennsylvania. Combined, these Pennsylvanian animal organizations employ 6,155 people, earn more than $462 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $1 billion.
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Types of animal organizations in Pennsylvania

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Animal shelters and animal welfare organizations
 
1,164
 
$263,795,370
Wildlife conservation and protection organizations
 
195
 
$57,191,975
Animal services organizations
 
146
 
$14,168,689
Wildlife sanctuaries and refuges
 
65
 
$36,068,663
Organizations supporting multiple animal nonprofits
 
49
 
$4,052,637
Animal alliances and advocates
 
44
 
$2,226,479
Veterinary organizations
 
34
 
$9,132,429
Animal professional societies
 
29
 
$3,227,707
Organizations suppporting a single animal nonprofit
 
17
 
$3,048,719
Zoos and acquariums
 
7
 
$102,505,601
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Animal organizations by major Pennsylvania cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Philadelphia
 
437
 
$196,455,672
Pittsburgh
 
371
 
$108,130,541
Allentown
 
110
 
$22,652,278
Harrisburg
 
105
 
$6,629,361
Scranton
 
84
 
$11,791,362
York
 
73
 
$10,775,720
Lancaster
 
64
 
$16,385,887
Reading
 
59
 
$19,800,219
East Stroudsburg
 
40
 
$4,470,586
Erie
 
32
 
$12,405,723
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Job trends for Pennsylvania animal organizations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
205
1-10
 
77
11-25
 
52
26-100
 
48
101 to 1,000
 
13
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of animal organizations in Pennsylvania

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
429
$250k to $1M
 
149
$1M to $5M
 
62
$5M to $25M
 
17
$25M to $100M
 
2
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of animal organizations in Pennsylvania

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1-20 of 1,786

Animal Friends

Animal Friends' vision is to ensure the well being of companion animals, while ending overpopulation, abuse and unwarranted euthanasia.
Revenue
$10.0m
Assets
$30.0m
Employees
151
EIN
25-0951565
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Animal Care and Control Team

ACCT Philly manages the city's animal shelter facility in North Philadelphia handling nearly 28,000 animals, from dogs and cats, to small animals, reptiles, birds and wildlife, annually.
Revenue
$10.4m
Assets
$7.5m
Employees
167
EIN
45-3985637
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Brandywine Valley Spca (CCSPCA)

Chester County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals's mission is to put the "human" back in humane animal treatment and advocate on their behalf.
Revenue
$18.4m
Assets
$27.5m
Employees
315
EIN
23-1381030
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Elmwood Park Zoo

Elmwood Park Zoo showcases over 100 species, promotes wildlife conservation education, and hosts engaging community events to inspire appreciation for nature.
Revenue
$16.1m
Assets
$71.4m
Employees
210
EIN
23-1970067
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Aviary Pittsburgh

The National Aviary is America's only independent indoor nonprofit zoo dedicated exclusively to birds.
Revenue
$9.9m
Assets
$27.4m
Employees
134
EIN
25-1667146
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh

ARL shelters & finds homes for abandoned animals, reunites pets with caregivers, educates the community & runs a successful wildlife rehabilitation center.
Revenue
$10.8m
Assets
$18.9m
Employees
181
EIN
25-0325750
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Akashinga

International Anti-Poaching Foundation empowers communities to protect wilderness. Akashinga trains exceptional rangers. Lead Ranger provides advanced mentorship for high-quality ranger managers.
Revenue
$9.1m
Assets
$9.9m
Employees
4
EIN
32-0408734
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Pennsylvania Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

Pennsylvania Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals rescues neglected animals, provides low-cost veterinary care, and promotes animal welfare across the state.
Revenue
$14.3m
Assets
$33.2m
Employees
226
EIN
23-1352269
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Providence Animal Center

Providence Animal Center offers life-affirming rescue, medical care, treatment, protection, and placement of companion animals that forever upholds the critical importance of the human-animal bond.
Revenue
$7.7m
Assets
$9.2m
Employees
102
EIN
23-1440112
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Montgomery County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

The Montgomery County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is a nonprofit organization dedicated to caring for unwanted, lost and abused domestic animals.
Revenue
$7.0m
Assets
$73.1m
Employees
68
EIN
23-1425036
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Philadelphia Zoo

The region's leading family destination and one of the area's foremost conservation organizations, Philadelphia Zoo is home to nearly 1,300 animals, many rare and endangered.
Revenue
$43.7m
Assets
$136.3m
Employees
547
EIN
23-1352298
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society (PAWS)

Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society saves homeless and at-risk pets through rescue, foster care, adoption, spay/neuter, and affordable veterinary services that keep pets with families.
Revenue
$5.8m
Assets
$6.4m
Employees
85
EIN
26-3862631
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium

The Zoological Society of Pittsburgh is dedicated to being a leader in, and significant contributor to, the conservation of endangered and threatened species.
Revenue
$30.5m
Assets
$79.1m
Employees
461
EIN
25-1418766
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Women's Animals Center

Women's Animal Center advocates for homeless animals, offering veterinary care, adoption services, and community education to promote humane treatment and lifelong companionship.
Revenue
$4.0m
Assets
$16.3m
Employees
62
EIN
23-1352585
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Association

The Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Association advances global raptor conservation through science-based research, migration monitoring, conservation training, and engaging education programs for all ages.
Revenue
$7.6m
Assets
$33.1m
Employees
47
EIN
23-1392700
IRS type
501(c)(3)

International Council for Animal Welfare

International Council for Animal Welfare advances evidence-based animal welfare globally by partnering with multinational companies, promoting transparency, and driving cage-free progress for hens.
Revenue
$2.0m
Assets
$1.8m
Employees
5
EIN
99-4617541
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Dutton Road Veterinary Clinic

Dutton Road Veterinary Clinic rescues Greyhound dogs by providing veterinary care, boarding, and adoptive services in Philadelphia.
Revenue
$2.6m
Assets
$4.1m
Employees
56
EIN
23-2664960
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Bucks County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals

Bucks County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals rescues, rehomes, investigates cruelty, and educates the community to support animal welfare.
Revenue
$4.4m
Assets
$15.8m
Employees
61
EIN
23-1365196
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Bridge Clinic

Bridge Clinic provides affordable, full-service veterinary care, enriching the community and keeping pets with their families through programs supporting seniors and veterans.
Revenue
$4.4m
Assets
$1.9m
Employees
25
EIN
46-1158857
IRS type
501(c)(3)

1love4animals

To help at-risk animals: dogs and cats pulled from high-kill shelters (often requiring emergency medical care), dogs and puppies rescued from puppy mills, animals devastated by natural disasters, or left homeless by personal tragedy or loss of habitat. Th....
Revenue
$2.9m
Assets
$4.1m
Employees
4
EIN
82-2314784
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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