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Virginia animal organizations

There are 1,208animal-focused nonprofit organizations in Virginia. Combined, these Virginiananimal organizationsemploy 4,578 people, earn more than $621 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $878 million.
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Types of animal organizations in Virginia

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Animal shelters and animal welfare organizations
800
$280,524,754
Wildlife conservation and protection organizations
136
$290,751,334
Animal services organizations
88
$6,558,792
Wildlife sanctuaries and refuges
41
$11,960,359
Organizations supporting multiple animal nonprofits
30
$503,515
Animal alliances and advocates
30
$1,039
Animal professional societies
26
$3,979,990
Organizations suppporting a single animal nonprofit
17
$0
Veterinary organizations
13
$22,719,754
Endangered species protection organizations
7
$6,714,660
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Animal organizations by major Virginia cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Washington DC
416
$340,747,886
Virginia Beach
210
$152,993,745
Richmond
194
$28,234,150
Roanoke
47
$13,075,437
Charlottesville
47
$18,383,282
Lynchburg
37
$5,954,263
Blacksburg
35
$2,287,661
Winchester
28
$3,200,057
Staunton
24
$6,690,023
Harrisonburg
12
$16,321,904
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Job trends for Virginia animal organizations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
138
1-10
65
11-25
29
26-100
29
101 to 1,000
10
1,000+
0
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Sizes of animal organizations in Virginia

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
277
$250k to $1M
82
$1M to $5M
51
$5M to $25M
11
$25M to $100M
4
$100M+
1
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Directory of animal organizations in Virginia

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American Bird Conservancy (ABC)

American Bird Conservancy's mission is to conserve native wild birds and their habitats throughout the Americas.
Revenue
$27.9m
Assets
$23.4m
Employees
173
EIN
52-1501259
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Trout Unlimited

Trout Unlimited unites communities to conserve and restore coldwater fisheries, engaging volunteers in protecting rivers and habitats for future generations.
Revenue
$83.5m
Assets
$48.0m
Employees
480
EIN
38-1612715
IRS type
501(c)(3)

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA)

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals's mission is to work through public education, cruelty investigations, research, animal rescue, special events, celebrity involvement, and protest campaigns.
Revenue
$77.2m
Assets
$52.7m
Employees
366
EIN
52-1218336
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Wildlife Federation

National Wildlife Federation unites Americans to conserve wildlife and habitats, address environmental challenges, and promote justice through strategic partnerships and science-based solutions.
Revenue
$117.9m
Assets
$153.0m
Employees
468
EIN
53-0204616
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Sea Shepherd Conservation Society

Sea Shepherd Conservation Society protects marine ecosystems and wildlife by ending destruction and promoting conservation through direct action and campaigns.
Revenue
$9.2m
Assets
$5.2m
Employees
15
EIN
93-0792021
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Cheetah Conservation Fund

The Cheetah Conservation Fund saves cheetahs in the wild through research, education, and fundraising activities promoting public awareness.
Revenue
$6.7m
Assets
$3.9m
Employees
15
EIN
31-1726923
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Virginia Equine Alliance

The purpose of the Virginia Equine Alliance is to sustain, promote, and expand the horse breeding and horse racing industries in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Revenue
$28.8m
Assets
$25.8m
Employees
23
EIN
47-2280629
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Richmond SPCA

The Richmond SPCA, founded in 1891, is a non-profit, no-kill humane organization dedicated to the principle that every life is precious.
Revenue
$12.2m
Assets
$57.4m
Employees
246
EIN
54-0506328
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Marine Protection Alliance

Marine Protection Alliance fights against illegal fishing through partnerships and provision of assets to protect marine areas. Located in Alexandria, VA.
Revenue
$2.7m
Assets
$107.0k
Employees
2
EIN
88-2563446
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Fauquier Spca

Fauquier Spca rescues and rehomes animals, educates about spaying/neutering. Located in Warrenton, VA.
Revenue
$2.4m
Assets
$8.4m
Employees
55
EIN
54-6052515
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Foundation to Support Animal Protection (PETA)

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) is the largest animal rights organization in the world, with more than 3 million members and supporters.
Revenue
$18.8m
Assets
$37.3m
Employees
273
EIN
52-1842274
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Animal Welfare League of Alexandria Virginia Incorporated

To inspire compassion for all living things, to provide shelter to animals in need, and to promote adoptions, animal welfare, and responsible pet ownership in our community.
Revenue
$4.5m
Assets
$9.4m
Employees
73
EIN
54-0796610
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Lucky Dog Animal Rescue

Rescues homeless animals from euthanasia and finds them loving homes through a volunteer-powered adoption program. Educates on responsible pet ownership.
Revenue
$3.2m
Assets
$9.8m
Employees
31
EIN
30-0559037
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Ward Burton Wildlife Foundation

The Ward Burton Wildlife Foundation acquires, improves, manages, and conserves real property to promote wildlife conservation and management. It focuses on acquiring land that has suitable habitats for all forms of wildlife.
Revenue
$14.7m
Assets
$37.9m
Employees
3
EIN
54-1808745
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Animal Welfare League of Arlington

To improve the lives of animals & help all companion animals find compassionate and permanent homes. Improving the lives of animals and people by providing resources, care, and protection.
Revenue
$4.3m
Assets
$10.1m
Employees
62
EIN
54-0603502
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center Foundation

The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center Foundation procures and maintains the Aquarium's collections, including its fish and animals, habitats, and interactive exhibits.
Revenue
$5.0m
Assets
$36.6m
Employees
0
EIN
52-1272309
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Virginia Zoological Society (VZP)

The Virginia Zoological Park seeks to increase understanding of the world's flora and fauna and to add to the growing body of knowledge about them, to display animals respectfully, in a way that encourages their natural behavior.
Revenue
$8.5m
Assets
$16.0m
Employees
138
EIN
51-0253147
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Homeward Trails Animal Rescue (HT)

Homeward Trails seeks to find permanent adoptive homes in the Mid-Atlantic Region for dogs and cats from high-kill shelters or whose owners can no longer care for them.
Revenue
$3.9m
Assets
$2.4m
Employees
87
EIN
32-0086330
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Virginia Beach Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (VBSPCA)

The mission of the Virginia Beach Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (VBSPCA) to create a more humane and responsible community by decreasing our tolerance for cruelty while increasing our capacity for compassion.
Revenue
$5.4m
Assets
$4.9m
Employees
88
EIN
54-6061532
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Anicira Veterinary Center

Anicira Veterinary Center is a non-profit veterinary center. Our center performs affordable spay/neuter, dentistry and preventive care services.
Revenue
$11.7m
Assets
$8.5m
Employees
113
EIN
20-8358468
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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