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Minnesota animal shelters

There are 350animal shelters and animal welfare organizations in Minnesota. Combined, these Minnesotananimal sheltersemploy 1,470 people, earn more than $81 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $143 million.
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Animal shelters by major Minnesota cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Minneapolis
206
$61,651,872
Duluth
19
$2,713,621
Rochester, MN
14
$2,565,290
Mankato
9
$732,113
St. Cloud
6
$1,939,160
Grand Forks, ND
4
$532,633
La Crosse, WI
1
$125,691
Fargo, ND
1
$20,479
Showing 8 of 8metros

Job trends for Minnesota animal shelters

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
32
1-10
28
11-25
20
26-100
16
101 to 1,000
1
1,000+
0
Key takeaways for employment stats:

Sizes of animal shelters in Minnesota

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
100
$250k to $1M
51
$1M to $5M
10
$5M to $25M
2
$25M to $100M
0
$100M+
0
Key takeaways for revenue stats:

Directory of animal shelters in Minnesota

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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
$24.5m
Assets
$55.7m
Employees
466
EIN
41-0693842
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Bond Between (SHH)

We provide safe shelter, proper veterinary care and daily necessities for animals at risk, while working hard to find each a permanent, loving home.
Revenue
$5.4m
Assets
$3.8m
Employees
75
EIN
27-1296550
IRS type
501(c)(3)

MN Snap

Our mission is to end the suffering and death of Minnesota cats and dogs due to overpopulation by providing both high-quality, affordable and accessible Spay and Neuter services to those in need and animal welfare education in the communities we serve. Us....
Revenue
$2.5m
Assets
$1.7m
Employees
25
EIN
90-0397515
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Ruff Start Rescue

Ruff Start Rescue saves animals through adoption, education, and resources, with a no-kill policy and a focus on responsible pet ownership.
Revenue
$2.5m
Assets
$2.3m
Employees
43
EIN
27-2545988
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Safe Hands Animal Rescue

Safe Hands Animal Rescue provides animal rescue shelter and adoption services with the mission of promoting animal welfare.
Revenue
$1.2m
Assets
$2.1m
Employees
7
EIN
13-4347636
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Paws and Claws Humane Society

Paws and Claws Humane Society (PCHS) is a non-profit, volunteer organization that advocates humane treatment and care of animals.
Revenue
$2.0m
Assets
$5.9m
Employees
29
EIN
41-1311160
IRS type
501(c)(3)

This Old Horse

This Old Horse rescues, retires, and rehabilitates older horses who served humans, through 12 barns in St. Paul/Minneapolis with 220 horses supported.
Revenue
$1.3m
Assets
$2.7m
Employees
42
EIN
45-4234611
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Feline Rescue

Feline Rescue provides compassionate care, shelter, and foster services for domestic cats, promoting responsible pet ownership and rescuing homeless and endangered felines.
Revenue
$884.6k
Assets
$2.5m
Employees
12
EIN
41-1876072
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Animal Allies Humane Society

Animal Allies reduces overpopulation, educates on animal welfare, and provides overall care, resulting in 767 adoptions in 2020. Located in Duluth.
Revenue
$1.4m
Assets
$3.9m
Employees
54
EIN
41-0917362
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Underdog Rescue

Underdog Rescue rescues dogs and cats, places them in adoptive and other households. Their programs rescue and place animals in homes. They are based in St Louis Park, MN.
Revenue
$1.1m
Assets
$730.2k
Employees
3
EIN
56-2578963
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Animal Sanctuary of the St Croix Valley

Home for life is a long-term Animal Sanctuary providing animals with loving care, a nurturing environment that is safe and stable, a place to belong, a home for life.
Revenue
$1.3m
Assets
$774.5k
Employees
23
EIN
41-1867244
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Tri-County Humane Society (TCHS)

We believe in the human/animal bond and exist to support Central MN by practicing and promoting quality adoption services and education programs.
Revenue
$1.8m
Assets
$6.8m
Employees
49
EIN
23-7449686
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Furball Farm Cat Sanctuary

Furball Farm provides a cage-free, lifelong refuge for cats in need and covers veterinary expenses in Faribault, MN.
Revenue
$1.0m
Assets
$773.3k
Employees
4
EIN
81-4611071
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Animal Ark / Friends of Animal Adoptions Inc

Minnesota non-profit that provides shelter and care for animals, promotes welfare through education, and finds them adoptive homes.
Revenue
$846.6k
Assets
$2.5m
Employees
31
EIN
41-1311053
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Northwoods Humane Society

Northwoods Humane Society: cares for and adopts out dogs and cats, providing medical support, vaccines, and foster care if needed.
Revenue
$764.4k
Assets
$1.2m
Employees
33
EIN
41-1487872
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Humane Society of Otter Tail County

Humane Society of Otter Tail County cares and feeds abandoned, abused, and neglected animals, mainly dogs and cats. They cover the entire Otter Tail County. They are based in Fergus Falls, MN.
Revenue
$877.9k
Assets
$2.3m
Employees
12
EIN
41-1417930
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Happy Tails Rescue Foundation

Happy Tails Rescue Foundation rescues and provides care for abandoned animals, with 3,205 placed and saved in 2021.
Revenue
$843.4k
Assets
$3.0m
Employees
29
EIN
20-2388312
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Legends Senior Animal Rescue and Sanctuary

Legends Senior Animal Rescue and Sanctuary is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in New Brighton, MN that was founded in 2019.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
81-4694668
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Sundown Horse Rescue

Sundown Horse Rescue is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Hugo, MN that was founded in 2006.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
14-1934621
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Homeward Bound Dog Rescue

Homeward Bound Dog Rescue rescues and places homeless and unwanted animals in new homes. They find homes for hundreds of animals through their programs.
Revenue
$164.5k
Assets
$6,203
Employees
0
EIN
41-1956351
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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