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Wisconsin animal organizations

There are 840 animal-focused nonprofit organizations in Wisconsin. Combined, these Wisconsinite animal organizations employ 2,834 people, earn more than $181 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $446 million.
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Types of animal organizations in Wisconsin

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Animal shelters and animal welfare organizations
 
473
 
$108,356,651
Wildlife conservation and protection organizations
 
167
 
$42,930,996
Animal services organizations
 
73
 
$4,216,514
Wildlife sanctuaries and refuges
 
35
 
$18,881,072
Animal professional societies
 
23
 
$3,606,283
Animal alliances and advocates
 
21
 
$224,447
Organizations suppporting a single animal nonprofit
 
14
 
$151,641
Organizations supporting multiple animal nonprofits
 
12
 
$0
Zoos and acquariums
 
10
 
$18,344,224
Veterinary organizations
 
6
 
$1,256,880
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Animal organizations by major Wisconsin cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Milwaukee
 
147
 
$52,849,259
Madison
 
120
 
$36,729,064
Wausau
 
49
 
$4,161,028
Green Bay
 
45
 
$2,617,655
Appleton
 
39
 
$3,644,222
Janesville
 
32
 
$4,609,910
Racine
 
28
 
$5,916,790
Minneapolis, MN
 
28
 
$4,166,886
La Crosse
 
26
 
$2,418,520
Oshkosh
 
25
 
$5,727,793
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Job trends for Wisconsin animal organizations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
101
1-10
 
34
11-25
 
38
26-100
 
22
101 to 1,000
 
6
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of animal organizations in Wisconsin

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
207
$250k to $1M
 
86
$1M to $5M
 
25
$5M to $25M
 
6
$25M to $100M
 
0
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of animal organizations in Wisconsin

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Zoological Society of Milwaukee Cty

Milwaukee's Zoological Society supports animal conservation and education, including grants for research, for the city's county zoo.
Revenue
$13.0m
Assets
$17.7m
Employees
125
EIN
39-6077242
IRS type
501(c)(3)

International Crane Foundation

Global non-profit that conserves cranes and habitats. Engages people to resolve threats. Protecting six species of crane worldwide. Located in WI.
Revenue
$11.4m
Assets
$64.0m
Employees
120
EIN
39-1187711
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Humane Animal Welfare Society of Waukesha County (HAWS)

The Humane Animal Welfare Society of Waukesha County leads the community in animal welfare and assures sanctuary for animals in need.
Revenue
$6.1m
Assets
$17.2m
Employees
127
EIN
39-6108644
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Wisconsin Humane Society

Wisconsin Humane Society places animals in loving homes, engages youth programs and strengthens the human-animal bond. Located in Milwaukee.
Revenue
$19.6m
Assets
$43.3m
Employees
359
EIN
39-0810533
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Whitetails Unlimited

Our mission is to preserve the hunting tradition for future generations, promote the acquisition, enhancement, and management of wildlife habitat, and develop and promote educational programs related to wildlife conservation.
Revenue
$14.3m
Assets
$22.3m
Employees
48
EIN
39-1415070
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Dane County Humane Society

Dane County Humane Society provides animal care, education, and adoption services to create a more humane community in Madison.
Revenue
$7.9m
Assets
$13.0m
Employees
186
EIN
39-0806335
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Wisconsin State Horse Council (WHC)

To represent and to foster a unified equine industry of Wisconsin. To promote the equine through leadership, education, service and communication. We take a pro-active role in the future growth and development of the equine industry.
Revenue
$2.1m
Assets
$4.9m
Employees
6
EIN
39-1347729
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Racine Zoological Society

Racine Zoological Society maintains a zoo in Racine, WI, facilitating education, conservation efforts and an affordable wildlife experience.
Revenue
$3.8m
Assets
$8.5m
Employees
114
EIN
39-6065035
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Ridges Sanctuary

The Ridges Sanctuary protect the Sanctuary and inspire stewardship of natural areas through programs of education, outreach and research.
Revenue
$2.0m
Assets
$14.6m
Employees
21
EIN
39-1044657
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Shelter From the Storm Animal Rescue

Shelter From the Storm Animal Rescue reduces euthanasia rates and rescues/rehomes dogs/cats while operating a low-cost clinic.
Revenue
$2.3m
Assets
$924.9k
Employees
96
EIN
20-3627106
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Coco's Heart Dog Rescue

Coco's Heart Dog Rescue provides foster care, medical care, grooming and permanent placement for dogs and cats in Somerset, WI.
Revenue
$3.1m
Assets
$2.3m
Employees
23
EIN
27-1835287
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Oshkosh Area Humane Society (OAHS)

OAHS's mission is to promote the bond between animals and people, to provide community outreach and education, and to enhance the quality of lives of animals in need through compassionate sheltering, responsible adoptions, programs and services.
Revenue
$3.4m
Assets
$10.2m
Employees
63
EIN
39-1709813
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Humane Society of Sheboygan County

Preventing animal cruelty, relieving suffering and extending humane education in Sheboygan, WI. Provides food, shelter and medical treatment for stray or unwanted animals.
Revenue
$2.2m
Assets
$10.4m
Employees
79
EIN
39-1050684
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Lakeshore Humane Society

Lakeshore Humane Society provides a shelter for lost and abandoned animals, ensuring their humane treatment and responsible adoption.
Revenue
$2.1m
Assets
$2.5m
Employees
27
EIN
39-1142305
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Humane Society of Southern Wisconsin

Shelters, adopts and educates on responsible pet ownership. Provides humane control services to 23 municipalities. Located in Janesville, WI.
Revenue
$2.1m
Assets
$7.0m
Employees
79
EIN
39-0973879
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Halter Wildlife

Halter Wildlife aims to provide its members with a well-managed and ecologically maintained game farm area, promote a hunt and sportsman club, and educate citizens and youth about conserving wetlands and adjacent uplands in their natural state.
Revenue
$2.3m
Assets
$3.4m
Employees
19
EIN
39-1494683
IRS type
501(c)(7)

Lakeland Animal Welfare Society

Lakeland Animal Welfare Society cares for, protects and places stray, unwanted, and neglected animals in Elkhorn, WI.
Revenue
$1.0m
Assets
$4.4m
Employees
9
EIN
39-1268873
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Washington County Humane Society (WCHS)

The mission of WCHS is to protect animals from suffering and cruelty, to provide care for animals afflicted by neglect and abandonment, and to enhance the lives of animals and people through education, adoption and compassion.
Revenue
$1.6m
Assets
$9.2m
Employees
36
EIN
23-7009054
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Iowa County Humane Society

Iowa County Humane Society houses and cares for stray and abandoned animals while facilitating their adoption in Dodgeville, WI.
Revenue
$1.8m
Assets
$2.7m
Employees
18
EIN
39-1976679
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Heartland Farm Sanctuary

Heartland Farm Sanctuary provides safe and welcoming spaces for people and rescued farm animals to connect, grow, and heal together.
Revenue
$1.4m
Assets
$3.3m
Employees
48
EIN
27-0244485
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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