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South Carolina animal organizations

There are 4,554 animal-focused nonprofit organizations in South Carolina. Combined, these South Carolinian animal organizations employ 2,478 people, earn more than $254 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $429 million.
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Types of animal organizations in South Carolina

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Wildlife conservation and protection organizations
 
3,891
 
$106,273,745
Animal shelters and animal welfare organizations
 
522
 
$107,250,611
Wildlife sanctuaries and refuges
 
34
 
$7,105,089
Animal services organizations
 
26
 
$399,476
Animal alliances and advocates
 
22
 
$0
Animal professional societies
 
12
 
$1,908,689
Organizations supporting multiple animal nonprofits
 
12
 
$10,298
Endangered species protection organizations
 
11
 
$3,813,270
Veterinary organizations
 
11
 
$590,985
Zoos and acquariums
 
8
 
$36,071,501
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Animal organizations by major South Carolina cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Augusta, GA
 
3,832
 
$87,451,510
Columbia, SC
 
141
 
$39,378,170
Greenville, SC
 
119
 
$18,037,585
Charleston, SC
 
113
 
$56,897,794
Charlotte, NC
 
65
 
$4,650,345
Myrtle Beach
 
55
 
$5,807,856
Spartanburg
 
49
 
$7,606,011
Hilton Head Island
 
42
 
$12,618,186
Sumter
 
20
 
$6,443,868
Florence, SC
 
16
 
$4,978,962
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Job trends for South Carolina animal organizations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
83
1-10
 
27
11-25
 
23
26-100
 
22
101 to 1,000
 
5
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of animal organizations in South Carolina

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
199
$250k to $1M
 
41
$1M to $5M
 
34
$5M to $25M
 
7
$25M to $100M
 
1
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of animal organizations in South Carolina

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1-20 of 4,554

Charleston Animal Society

Charleston Animal Society prevents animal cruelty and strives to create no-kill communities, serving as a model for national and international organizations.
Revenue
$11.9m
Assets
$33.7m
Employees
139
EIN
57-6021863
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Wild Turkey Federation

NWTF conserves Wild Turkey and preserves hunting heritage through education, outreach, and habitat restoration with government and agency partners.
Revenue
$63.1m
Assets
$31.0m
Employees
276
EIN
57-0564993
IRS type
501(c)(3)

South Carolina Aquarium

South Carolina Aquarium inspires conservation through animal exhibits, education, research and exceptional visitor experiences. Located in Charleston, SC.
Revenue
$20.3m
Assets
$50.9m
Employees
293
EIN
57-0961897
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Southeastern Wildlife Exposition (SEWE)

The Southeastern Wildlife Exposition (SEWE) is a three-day celebration of wildlife and nature through fine art, conservation education, sporting demonstrations, food, drink and the people who honor them all.
Revenue
$5.1m
Assets
$6.1m
Employees
17
EIN
31-1491910
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Pawmetto Lifeline

To alleviate animal suffering and homelessness, set safe and humane standards for companion pets and shelters, and educate and increase awareness of the necessity for spaying and neutering to reduce the overall number of unwanted companion pets, eventuall....
Revenue
$7.5m
Assets
$10.5m
Employees
111
EIN
56-2146419
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Greenville Humane Society

Greenville Humane Society preserves animal lives and enhances their well-being through adoption, vaccines, and spay/neuter clinics in SC.
Revenue
$9.5m
Assets
$15.8m
Employees
134
EIN
57-6000563
IRS type
501(c)(3)

International Primate Protection League (IPPL)

IPPL is a grassroots nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting the world's remaining primates, great and small.
Revenue
$2.2m
Assets
$10.4m
Employees
30
EIN
51-0194013
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Pet Helpers

Pet Helpers ends euthanasia, provides low-cost spay/neuter surgeries, food bank assistance, and humane education programs for animals in Charleston, SC.
Revenue
$2.4m
Assets
$7.9m
Employees
65
EIN
57-0802283
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Frances R. Willis SPCA (FRW)

The Dorchester SPCA operates the animal shelter for Dorchester County, provides housing for impounded and owner surrendered animals, provides care, maintenance, placement of such animals, including spay/neuter foster care and community education.
Revenue
$3.4m
Assets
$5.3m
Employees
47
EIN
57-0620182
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Animal Protection League of South Carolina

APL of SC provides a no-kill shelter for abused or homeless dogs and cats, offering adoption programs in the Columbia area.
Revenue
$2.3m
Assets
$3.2m
Employees
12
EIN
57-0740991
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Darlington County Humane Society

Darlington County Humane Society promotes humane care for pets, supports community outreach, and collaborates to reduce the local cat population through effective programs.
Revenue
$4.0m
Assets
$10.5m
Employees
61
EIN
57-1050670
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Pets of the Midlands

PETSinc was established in December, 1991 as a 501(c)(3) non-profit, no-kill animal rescue organization primarily serving the Midlands of South Carolina.
Revenue
$2.9m
Assets
$1.8m
Employees
57
EIN
57-0950870
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Nemours Plantation Wildlife Foundation

To develop and use management practices that conserve and sustain Wildlife populations and their habitats.
Revenue
$4.2m
Assets
$49.5m
Employees
0
EIN
57-0985138
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Danny and Ron's Rescue

Danny and Ron's Rescue is a 501(C)(3) non-profit, no-kill rescue dedicated to saving and helping dogs in need.
Revenue
$4.0m
Assets
$4.5m
Employees
53
EIN
77-0720063
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Hilton Head Humane Association (HHHA)

Hilton Head Humane Association's (HHHA) is to improve the lives of homeless dogs and cats while also working to substantially lower the numbers of animals reproduced or relinquished.
Revenue
$3.5m
Assets
$12.1m
Employees
56
EIN
57-0630156
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Spca Albrecht Center for Animal Welfare

No-kill shelter, affordable vet care, animal education, and anti-animal abuse efforts. Over 1k dogs/cats taken in and adopted out yearly. Located in Aiken, SC.
Revenue
$2.7m
Assets
$8.2m
Employees
58
EIN
57-0329782
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Grand Strand Humane Society (GSHS)

To seek responsible owners for unwanted and abandoned animals, to investigate and attempt to prevent or stop the horrible cruelty practiced against, not only dogs and cats, but against all animals.
Revenue
$2.2m
Assets
$2.3m
Employees
39
EIN
57-0641207
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Humane Society for the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals (HSPCA)

Humane Society for the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals fights animal cruelty, provides low-cost spay/neuter services, and educates the public on humane treatment.
Revenue
$2.5m
Assets
$3.9m
Employees
15
EIN
57-0407367
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Palmetto Animal League (PAL)

Palmetto Animal League's mission is to build a community where every neglected animal has a second chance at life, guided.
Revenue
$2.2m
Assets
$1.9m
Employees
47
EIN
57-0732733
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Turtle Survival Alliance (TSA)

The Turtle Survival Alliance is the only conservation NGO committed solely to turtle conservation, and operates under a singular, overarching commitment: zero turtle extinctions in the 21st century.
Revenue
$3.8m
Assets
$16.6m
Employees
22
EIN
20-0785702
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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