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Providence animal organizations

There are 254 animal-focused nonprofit organizations in the greater Providence metro area, including the cities of Providence and Warwick. Combined, these Providence metro animal organizations employ 748 people, earn more than $58 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $129 million.
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Types of animal organizations in Providence

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Animal shelters and animal welfare organizations
 
150
 
$23,697,363
Wildlife conservation and protection organizations
 
40
 
$8,686,485
Animal services organizations
 
17
 
$308,182
Wildlife sanctuaries and refuges
 
9
 
$2,521,817
Animal professional societies
 
8
 
$4,956,503
Endangered species protection organizations
 
7
 
$170,974
Organizations supporting multiple animal nonprofits
 
6
 
$1,205
Veterinary organizations
 
6
 
$1,141,574
Zoos and acquariums
 
5
 
$15,368,322
Organizations suppporting a single animal nonprofit
 
5
 
$537,033
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Job trends for Providence animal organizations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
32
1-10
 
18
11-25
 
6
26-100
 
5
101 to 1,000
 
1
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of animal organizations in Providence

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
82
$250k to $1M
 
21
$1M to $5M
 
8
$5M to $25M
 
2
$25M to $100M
 
0
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of animal organizations in Providence

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Rhode Island Zoological Society

Rhode Island Zoological Society empowers guests to conserve wildlife, inspires environmental appreciation, and leads local and global conservation efforts for endangered species.
Revenue
$13.7m
Assets
$14.1m
Employees
311
EIN
05-6016675
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Robert Potter League for Animals

As the heart of a compassionate community, we enrich lives and promote the humane treatment of Animals. To provide care and shelter for lost or unwanted Animals and to educate the public.
Revenue
$6.0m
Assets
$14.4m
Employees
85
EIN
05-0301553
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Commercial Fisheries Research Foundation (CFRF)

The Commercial Fisheries Research Foundation (CFRF) is a non-profit, private foundation dedicated to supporting research that assists in the achievement of sustainable fisheries through the generation of better information and effective technologies.
Revenue
$3.9m
Assets
$1.7m
Employees
18
EIN
86-1116341
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Rhode Island Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RISPCA)

The Rhode Island Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RISPCA) is a private, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that is governed by a Board of Directors, consisting of 15 members who serve without compensation.
Revenue
$4.2m
Assets
$17.0m
Employees
46
EIN
05-0262716
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Rhode Island Fishermens Future Viability Trust

The Rhode Island Fishermen's Future Viability Trust secures grants to address concerns regarding safety and effective fishing in and around the Vineyard Wind project, furthering the continued viability and success of the fishing industry in Rhode Island.
Revenue
$2.7m
Assets
$13.2m
Employees
0
EIN
87-3618332
IRS type
501(c)(4)

Vested Interest in K9s

Vested Interest in K9s provides protective vests, healthcare insurance, and other related items to law enforcement's K9s throughout the US.
Revenue
$1.8m
Assets
$4.6m
Employees
4
EIN
27-0872182
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Animal Rescue Rhode Island (ARRI)

To find permanent and suitable homes for animals in need, provide interim humane care for those animals and to promote the humane treatment of all animals.
Revenue
$1.1m
Assets
$3.7m
Employees
14
EIN
05-0282432
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Providence Animal Rescue League (PARL)

To provide for the rescue and relief of suffering of homeless animals and perform charitable or benevolent acts for the welfare of animals.
Revenue
$1.8m
Assets
$3.2m
Employees
30
EIN
05-0262712
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Vintage Pet Rescue

Vintage Pet Rescue rescues senior and special-needs dogs, provides cage-free sanctuary and foster/adoption, and funds veterinary care to keep pets with seniors.
Revenue
$853.2k
Assets
$489.6k
Employees
3
EIN
82-2960739
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Norman Bird Sanctuary Trust

The Norman Bird Sanctuary Trust is a wildlife sanctuary or refuge in Middletown, RI whose mission is: Our mission is to spark people's curiosity to explore, steward, and find peace and joy in nature.
Revenue
$2.0m
Assets
$12.2m
Employees
49
EIN
22-2746733
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Stand Up For Animals

Animal welfare organization supporting a RI shelter and regional outreach, promoting health and welfare of lost or abandoned pets.
Revenue
$797.8k
Assets
$4.1m
Employees
6
EIN
35-2175841
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Humane Society&Shelter-Southcoast

Animal Rescue League of New Bedford, Inc., d/b/Dbab/a Humane society & shelter-southcoast, provides services to reduce the number of homeless pets.
Revenue
$789.5k
Assets
$1.9m
Employees
16
EIN
04-2103712
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Buttonwood Park Zoological Society

Promote and support the zoo. Provide educational and recreational opportunities, which foster a commitment to the environment and conservation. Preserving the operations of the zoo.
Revenue
$1.7m
Assets
$2.5m
Employees
54
EIN
04-2661467
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Pet Partners

Pet Partners reduces animal euthanasia by coordinating grant monies for medical needs, providing affordable services, and offering basic wellness and spay/neuter services.
Revenue
$846.7k
Assets
$301.6k
Employees
1
EIN
04-3540580
IRS type
501(c)(3)

New England Humane Society

NEHS rescues pets from high-kill shelters, provides care, and educates people on pet care. They are located in Cumberland, RI.
Revenue
$787.3k
Assets
$269.4k
Employees
5
EIN
45-5589224
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Forever Paws Animal Shelter

Forever Paws Animal Shelter provides shelter and cares for at-risk animals. They offer programs that provide medical care, feeding, and housing of animals waiting for adoption.
Revenue
$832.9k
Assets
$1.4m
Employees
20
EIN
04-3280557
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Petsempower

Petsempower is an animal-focused nonprofit organization in Barrington, RI that was founded in 2017.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
81-4650111
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Can Do Rescue Group

Can Do Rescue Group is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Providence, RI that was founded in 2017.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
81-1000288
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Pet Food Aid

Pet Food Aid is an animal-focused nonprofit organization in Berkley, MA that was founded in 2016.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
81-1089908
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Capron Zoological Society

Capron Zoological Society is an organizations suppporting a single animal nonprofit in Attleboro, MA that was founded in 2026.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
42-1965624
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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This category corresponds to the "D00: Animal Related: General" National Taxonomy of Exempt Entities (NTEE) code. Cause IQ determines NTEEs for organizations by its own internally-developed secret-sauce algorithms.
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