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Wisconsin animal organizations

There are 874 animal-focused nonprofit organizations in Wisconsin. Combined, these Wisconsinite animal organizations employ 3,123 people, earn more than $236 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $532 million.
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Types of animal organizations in Wisconsin

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Animal shelters and animal welfare organizations
 
492
 
$73,645,456
Wildlife conservation and protection organizations
 
166
 
$62,621,849
Animal services organizations
 
69
 
$4,579,705
Animal professional societies
 
45
 
$84,960,479
Wildlife sanctuaries and refuges
 
42
 
$19,134,762
Animal alliances and advocates
 
17
 
$183,619
Organizations suppporting a single animal nonprofit
 
15
 
$518,048
Veterinary organizations
 
14
 
$2,420,531
Organizations supporting multiple animal nonprofits
 
12
 
$0
Zoos and acquariums
 
8
 
$6,074,944
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Animal organizations by major Wisconsin cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Milwaukee
 
152
 
$55,766,044
Madison
 
120
 
$70,877,146
Wausau
 
50
 
$4,488,877
Green Bay
 
46
 
$2,987,905
Appleton
 
39
 
$4,093,845
Janesville
 
33
 
$5,818,250
Minneapolis, MN
 
30
 
$5,203,118
Racine
 
28
 
$6,310,301
La Crosse
 
28
 
$2,494,154
Oshkosh
 
27
 
$5,470,390
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Job trends for Wisconsin animal organizations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
105
1-10
 
40
11-25
 
36
26-100
 
24
101 to 1,000
 
8
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of animal organizations in Wisconsin

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
216
$250k to $1M
 
97
$1M to $5M
 
25
$5M to $25M
 
6
$25M to $100M
 
1
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of animal organizations in Wisconsin

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1-20 of 874

Zoological Society of Milwaukee Cty

Zoological Society of Milwaukee Cty conserves wildlife, educates communities, and supports Milwaukee County Zoo through conservation initiatives, research funding, exhibit construction, and programs.
Revenue
$14.1m
Assets
$16.7m
Employees
121
EIN
39-6077242
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)

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
$17.7m
Assets
$71.3m
Employees
122
EIN
39-1187711
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
$18.3m
Assets
$42.4m
Employees
357
EIN
39-0810533
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission (GLIFWC)

Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission is committed to the implementation of its members' off-reservation treaty rights to fish, hunt and gather in the ceded territories.
Revenue
$12.9m
Assets
$22.9m
Employees
133
EIN
39-1468447
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
$31.8m
Assets
$39.7m
Employees
193
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
$2.3m
Assets
$2.5m
Employees
44
EIN
39-1347729
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Heartland Farm Sanctuary

Heartland Farm Sanctuary fosters compassion by rescuing and rehabilitating abused farm animals, offering lifelong care, humane education programs, and experiential therapy in a welcoming space.
Revenue
$2.4m
Assets
$4.1m
Employees
55
EIN
27-0244485
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
$3.8m
Assets
$8.5m
Employees
114
EIN
39-6065035
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
$3.4m
Assets
$1.1m
Employees
126
EIN
20-3627106
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Lakeshore Humane Society

Lakeshore Humane Society shelters and protects companion animals, reunites lost pets through microchipping, supports surrenders, promotes fostering, and places adoptable animals in permanent homes.
Revenue
$2.7m
Assets
$4.5m
Employees
22
EIN
39-1142305
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)

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)

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
$4.6m
Assets
$6.4m
Employees
17
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
$1.9m
Assets
$9.4m
Employees
42
EIN
23-7009054
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Eau Claire Community Humane Association (ECCHA)

ECCHA provides education, resources and support for animal welfare. They impound stray animals and accept surrendered pets in Eau Claire County.
Revenue
$1.3m
Assets
$8.7m
Employees
40
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
$916.7k
Assets
$1.8m
Employees
15
EIN
20-4031006
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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