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Iowa animal shelters

There are 257 animal shelters and animal welfare organizations in Iowa. Combined, these Iowan animal shelters employ 1,051 people, earn more than $51 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $112 million.
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Animal shelters by major Iowa cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Des Moines
 
51
 
$18,935,345
Cedar Rapids
 
31
 
$2,854,368
Omaha, NE
 
18
 
$2,476,440
Ames
 
17
 
$5,776,319
Iowa City
 
15
 
$4,060,571
Waterloo
 
12
 
$1,638,001
Davenport
 
11
 
$217,166
Sioux City
 
7
 
$2,193,532
Dubuque
 
5
 
$1,701,781
Showing 9 of 9 metros

Job trends for Iowa animal shelters

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
24
1-10
 
17
11-25
 
19
26-100
 
10
101 to 1,000
 
1
1,000+
 
0
Key takeaways for employment stats:

Sizes of animal shelters in Iowa

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
64
$250k to $1M
 
34
$1M to $5M
 
8
$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 257

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)

Happy Doggo

Happy Doggo rescues, cares for, and re-homes abused street dogs while funding medical treatment and supporting shelter initiatives globally.
Revenue
$4.1m
Assets
$2.7m
Employees
0
EIN
99-1254720
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
$1.6m
Assets
$6.2m
Employees
23
EIN
42-6000336
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
$1.7m
Assets
$4.0m
Employees
88
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)

Iowa Farm Sanctuary

Iowa Farm Sanctuary rescues farm animals, provides compassionate lifelong care, and hosts tours, sponsorships, and fundraisers that connect people with animal sentience.
Revenue
$896.8k
Assets
$540.3k
Employees
0
EIN
47-5174841
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
$904.2k
Assets
$1.8m
Employees
27
EIN
80-0243678
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
$1.3m
Assets
$3.4m
Employees
75
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)

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)

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)

Iowa Oldfield Wildlife Association

Iowa Oldfield Wildlife Association is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Coggon, IA that was founded in 2022.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
88-1414668
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)

Sunnys Legacy

Sunnys Legacy is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Burlington, IA that was founded in 2021.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
86-1577508
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Mutties

Mutties is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Pella, IA that was founded in 2006.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
20-4203293
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Mahaska County Humane Society

Mahaska County Humane Society is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Oskaloosa, IA that was founded in 2004.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
06-1663480
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Whiskers Without Walls TNR

Whiskers Without Walls TNR is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Glenwood, IA that was founded in 2026.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
41-4147492
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Olivers Light Foundation

Olivers Light Foundation is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Algona, IA that was founded in 2024.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
99-4357564
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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