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Wisconsin animal organizations

There are 800animal-focused nonprofit organizations in Wisconsin. Combined, these Wisconsiniteanimal organizationsemploy 2,577 people, earn more than $171 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $424 million.
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Types of animal organizations in Wisconsin

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Animal shelters and animal welfare organizations
448
$95,560,153
Wildlife conservation and protection organizations
161
$47,233,831
Animal services organizations
71
$3,801,584
Wildlife sanctuaries and refuges
32
$24,309,975
Animal professional societies
24
$3,131,601
Animal alliances and advocates
17
$224,447
Organizations suppporting a single animal nonprofit
15
$140,432
Zoos and acquariums
10
$18,945,288
Organizations supporting multiple animal nonprofits
10
$0
Veterinary organizations
6
$987,776
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Animal organizations by major Wisconsin cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Milwaukee
146
$48,544,337
Madison
112
$36,340,977
Wausau
44
$4,672,080
Green Bay
40
$4,550,604
Appleton
37
$4,049,701
Janesville
30
$4,317,625
Racine
29
$4,822,288
Oshkosh
25
$4,160,739
Minneapolis, MN
25
$3,522,174
Sheboygan
23
$4,028,780
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Job trends for Wisconsin animal organizations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
100
1-10
33
11-25
35
26-100
23
101 to 1,000
5
1,000+
0
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Sizes of animal organizations in Wisconsin

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
211
$250k to $1M
80
$1M to $5M
24
$5M to $25M
6
$25M to $100M
0
$100M+
0
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Directory of animal organizations in Wisconsin

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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
$16.5m
Assets
$66.8m
Employees
114
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
$5.8m
Assets
$15.5m
Employees
120
EIN
39-6108644
IRS type
501(c)(3)

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
$12.2m
Assets
$17.3m
Employees
128
EIN
39-6077242
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
$15.8m
Assets
$39.3m
Employees
330
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
$13.2m
Assets
$20.3m
Employees
46
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
$5.8m
Assets
$10.9m
Employees
154
EIN
39-0806335
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Racine Zoological Society

Racine Zoological Society maintains a zoo in Racine, WI, facilitating education, conservation efforts and an affordable wildlife experience.
Revenue
$2.6m
Assets
$7.9m
Employees
49
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)

Sheboygan County Humane Society

Preventing animal cruelty, relieving suffering and extending humane education in Sheboygan, WI. Provides food, shelter and medical treatment for stray or unwanted animals.
Revenue
$2.9m
Assets
$9.8m
Employees
46
EIN
39-1050684
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Wisconsin State Horse Council Incorporated (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
$1.8m
Assets
$4.9m
Employees
6
EIN
39-1347729
IRS type
501(c)(6)

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
$2.4m
Assets
$2.2m
Employees
22
EIN
27-1835287
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)

Coulee Region Humane Society

CRHS promotes humane treatment of animals, provides community resources: adoption, training, lost and found pet assistance, and shelters relinquished pets.
Revenue
$3.1m
Assets
$11.8m
Employees
53
EIN
23-7366713
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)

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)

Heartland Farm Sanctuary

Heartland Farm Sanctuary provides safe and welcoming spaces for people and rescued farm animals to connect, grow, and heal together.
Revenue
$1.0m
Assets
$3.3m
Employees
52
EIN
27-0244485
IRS type
501(c)(3)

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)

Eau Claire County Humane Association (ECCHA)

Eau Claire County Humane Association is dedicated to making this world a better place for animals to live. We strive to help homeless animals find their new, forever loving homes.
Revenue
$1.3m
Assets
$8.8m
Employees
33
EIN
39-6125537
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Happily Ever After Animal Sanctuary

Happily Ever After provides lifetime care to companion animals and has found homes for 685 cats and dogs in 2022. Located in Marion, WI.
Revenue
$838.9k
Assets
$1.7m
Employees
15
EIN
20-4031006
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Elmbrook Humane Society (EBHS)

The Elm-Brook Humane Society (EBHS) is a not-for-profit organization that was started in 1964. Elmbrook Humane Society's mission is to provide shelter for homeless animals, promote the human animal bond, and prevent animal cruelty and neglect.
Revenue
$1.2m
Assets
$8.9m
Employees
44
EIN
39-6091712
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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