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Iowa animal shelters

There are 253 animal shelters and animal welfare organizations in Iowa. Combined, these Iowan animal shelters employ 1,086 people, earn more than $52 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $123 million.
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Animal shelters by major Iowa cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Des Moines
 
52
 
$19,696,500
Cedar Rapids
 
30
 
$4,828,545
Omaha, NE
 
16
 
$2,817,730
Ames
 
15
 
$2,355,812
Iowa City
 
14
 
$3,610,807
Davenport
 
12
 
$1,729,855
Waterloo
 
11
 
$1,685,219
Sioux City
 
7
 
$1,883,045
Dubuque
 
5
 
$1,552,017
Showing 9 of 9 metros

Job trends for Iowa animal shelters

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
24
1-10
 
19
11-25
 
20
26-100
 
9
101 to 1,000
 
1
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of animal shelters in Iowa

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
60
$250k to $1M
 
30
$1M to $5M
 
12
$5M to $25M
 
1
$25M to $100M
 
0
$100M+
 
0
Key takeaways for revenue stats:

Directory of animal shelters in Iowa

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1-20 of 253

Animal Rescue League of Iowa (ARL)

The ARL serves people and pets from across the state of Iowa through its programs, which include pet adoption, humane education, pet behavior training, spay/neuter, animal cruelty intervention and much more.
Revenue
$13.0m
Assets
$13.7m
Employees
272
EIN
42-0680427
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Washington County Humane Society / Paws and More Animal Shelter

Private animal shelter in Washington, IA. Provides shelter and guarantees adoption for animals with loving care and treatment.
Revenue
$2.0m
Assets
$2.3m
Employees
16
EIN
42-1096734
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Protectors of Animal Welfare / Paw of North Lee County

Protectors of Animal Welfare / Paw" offers adoption and spay/neuter subsidies for animal welfare in Fort Madison, IA.
Revenue
$2.5m
Assets
$6.7m
Employees
24
EIN
42-1450267
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Cedar Valley Humane Society

We are dedicated to eliminating cruelty, abuse, and overpopulation of homeless cats, dogs, and small animals through educations, adoption services, and inspiring compassion for all living things.
Revenue
$2.3m
Assets
$8.4m
Employees
20
EIN
42-0814023
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Siouxland Humane Society (SHS)

Siouxland Humane Society 's mission is to provide services and programs that promote the humane treatment of animals in the Siouxland area.
Revenue
$1.3m
Assets
$5.7m
Employees
22
EIN
42-6000336
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Humane Society of Scott County (HSSC)

Humane Society of Scott County's mission is to provide humane care for all of the lost, abandoned and unwanted pets in Scott County, to adopt these pets to caring, responsible, life-long homes and to educate the community about responsible pet ownership.
Revenue
$1.5m
Assets
$4.5m
Employees
93
EIN
42-0801836
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Dubuque Regional Humane Society

Dubuque Regional Humane Society connects pets and people, providing adoption, education, and resources while caring for over 2,900 animals annually with a 96.08% live release rate.
Revenue
$1.5m
Assets
$4.1m
Employees
54
EIN
42-6039535
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Midlands Humane Society (MHS)

As the first humane society in Council Bluffs Midlands Humane Society offers the community with a comprehensive animal welfare center offering a safe and comfortable environment for the animals.
Revenue
$1.3m
Assets
$6.6m
Employees
38
EIN
20-5105144
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Cedar Bend Humane Society

The Cedar Bend Humane Society commits itself to providing humane care for all animals under its care, educating the community about responsible pet ownership and advancing the cause of kindness to all animals.
Revenue
$1.4m
Assets
$3.5m
Employees
70
EIN
42-0843378
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Humane Society of North Iowa

Humane Society of North Iowa rescues and rehomes abandoned animals, operates a no-kill shelter, and promotes responsible pet care and overpopulation reduction.
Revenue
$1.3m
Assets
$4.8m
Employees
27
EIN
42-6079047
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Aheinz57 Pet Rescue and Transport

Aheinz57 rescues and finds homes for companion animals, offers rescue transports, in-home training, and public education on responsible pet ownership.
Revenue
$1.4m
Assets
$2.0m
Employees
26
EIN
80-0243678
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Animal Rescue League of Iowa Foundation

The Animal Rescue League of Iowa Foundation financially supports the mission of the ARL to promote animal welfare, strengthen the human-animal bond, and prevent pet overpopulation. Mark Zimmerman runs the foundation.
Revenue
$1.4m
Assets
$14.5m
Employees
0
EIN
42-1508376
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Happy Doggo

Happy Doggo rescues, cares for, and re-homes abused street dogs while funding medical treatment and supporting shelter initiatives globally.
Revenue
$1.1m
Assets
$873.7k
Employees
0
EIN
99-1254720
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Care Pet Rescue

Care Pet Rescue is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in WDM, IA that was founded in 2016.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
47-4865517
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Pennies From Heaven Rescue Ranch

Pennies From Heaven Rescue Ranch is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Ainsworth, IA that was founded in 2019.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
82-4509383
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Tails in Transit

Tails in Transit is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Dysart, IA that was founded in 2025.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
39-2839675
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Cedar Rapids Animeals

Cedar Rapids Animeals is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Cedar Rapids, IA whose mission is: Cedar Rapids Animeals provides pet food and spay/neuter services to 350+ pets in Cedar Rapids, IA.
Revenue
$1,519
Assets
$53.7k
Employees
N/A
EIN
26-3773638
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Avas Promise Equine Rescue and Sanctuary

Avas Promise Equine Rescue and Sanctuary is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Waterloo, IA that was founded in 2024.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
61-2218865
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Cass County Cats

Cass County Cats is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Atlantic, IA that was founded in 2022.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
87-3408799
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Secondhand Soulmates

Secondhand Soulmates is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Bernard, IA that was founded in 2021.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
86-1264647
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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