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Animal shelters and animal welfare organizations

There are 30,439 animal shelters in the United States. Combined, these animal shelters employ 70,300 people, earn more than $7 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $14 billion.
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Job trends for Animal shelters

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
3,629
1-10
 
1,368
11-25
 
881
26-100
 
668
101 to 1,000
 
100
1,000+
 
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Sizes of animal shelters

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
7,889
$250k to $1M
 
2,516
$1M to $5M
 
967
$5M to $25M
 
173
$25M to $100M
 
16
$100M+
 
4
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Directory of animal shelters

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1-20 of 30,439

Pasadena Humane

Pasadena Humane compassionately cares for animals, provides community support services, facilitates adoptions, and educates on responsible pet ownership in the Greater Los Angeles Area.
Revenue
$15.8m
Assets
$43.9m
Employees
196
EIN
95-1643344
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Canine Companions for Independence (CCI)

The mission of Canine Companions for Independence is to provide highly trained assistance dogs to people with disabilities and ongoing support to ensure quality partnerships.
Revenue
$54.9m
Assets
$212.6m
Employees
406
EIN
94-2494324
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Humane Colorado

Denver Dumb Friends League ends pet homelessness and suffering by providing comprehensive care for vulnerable pets and offering urgent veterinary services.
Revenue
$92.9m
Assets
$180.3m
Employees
426
EIN
84-0405254
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Humane Society Silicon Valley

Humane Society Silicon Valley is a California nonprofit that has operated continuously since 1929, focused on companion animal rescue and homelessness prevention.
Revenue
$20.9m
Assets
$56.1m
Employees
198
EIN
94-1196215
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind

The Guide Dog Foundation's mission is to improve the quality of life for people who are blind or visually impaired.
Revenue
$15.5m
Assets
$71.7m
Employees
198
EIN
11-1687477
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Marin Humane

Marin Humane transforms lives through animal care, education, and advocacy. It offers clinics, adoption services and outreach programs in Novato, CA.
Revenue
$14.0m
Assets
$31.5m
Employees
149
EIN
94-1156562
IRS type
501(c)(3)

International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW)

IFAW works to improve the welfare of wild and domestic animals throughout the world by reducing commercial exploitation of animals, protecting wildlife habitats, and assisting animals in distress.
Revenue
$44.5m
Assets
$56.7m
Employees
161
EIN
31-1594197
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Michigan Humane

Michigan Humane saves and improves animal lives through adoptions, affordable veterinary care, rescue investigations, community support programs, volunteer-powered services, and advocacy.
Revenue
$31.8m
Assets
$47.6m
Employees
292
EIN
38-1358206
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Humane World for Animals International (HSI)

HSI promotes human-animal bond, rescues and protects animals, improves welfare, fights cruel practices and disasters globally.
Revenue
$35.1m
Assets
$5.7m
Employees
40
EIN
52-1769464
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Animal Friends

Animal Friends' vision is to ensure the well being of companion animals, while ending overpopulation, abuse and unwarranted euthanasia.
Revenue
$7.9m
Assets
$29.1m
Employees
163
EIN
25-0951565
IRS type
501(c)(3)

In Defense of Animals

In Defense of Animals campaigns, investigates cruelty, and rescues animals to end exploitation, advance rights and welfare, and protect habitats and the environment.
Revenue
$2.9m
Assets
$9.2m
Employees
24
EIN
68-0008936
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Animal Welfare Institute

Animal Welfare Institute focuses on alleviating animal suffering through advocacy, education, and research, promoting welfare across agriculture, commerce, homes, and the wild.
Revenue
$6.2m
Assets
$27.5m
Employees
35
EIN
13-5655952
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Best Friends Animal Society

Best Friends Animal Society partners with thousands of shelters, runs a major no-kill sanctuary, and delivers adoption, spay/neuter, advocacy, and emergency response programs.
Revenue
$173.8m
Assets
$194.7m
Employees
1,119
EIN
23-7147797
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Animal Humane Society

Animal Humane Society engages community to help animals. Provides shelter, adoption, surrender, outreach, education & low-cost services to create a more humane world.
Revenue
$24.9m
Assets
$60.4m
Employees
439
EIN
41-0693842
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Beagle Freedom Project

Beagle Freedom Project rescues and rehomes lab animals, promotes animal welfare education, and advocates against cruelty through legislation and outreach programs.
Revenue
$2.6m
Assets
$4.3m
Employees
28
EIN
55-0882647
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
$110.2m
Assets
$82.0m
Employees
328
EIN
52-1218336
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals (ASPCA)

The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals protects animals, promotes adoptions, advocates for welfare laws, and provides vital veterinary services.
Revenue
$446.1m
Assets
$724.8m
Employees
1,399
EIN
13-1623829
IRS type
501(c)(3)

North Shore Animal League America

As the leader in the no-kill movement, North Shore Animal League America is committed to saving and rehabilitating the lives of homeless animals and educating the public about the joys and responsibilities of rescue.
Revenue
$46.4m
Assets
$61.5m
Employees
430
EIN
11-1666852
IRS type
501(c)(3)

PAWS Chicago

To build No Kill communities - starting with a No Kill Chicago - that respect and value the life of every cat and dog. To end the overpopulation of homeless animals through solutions, practices and education.
Revenue
$47.0m
Assets
$150.1m
Employees
254
EIN
36-4219778
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Humane World for Animals

National organization fighting to end animal cruelty and build a more compassionate future. Rescues and cares for animals in crisis.
Revenue
$216.5m
Assets
$543.2m
Employees
667
EIN
53-0225390
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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