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Minnesota animal shelters

There are 364 animal shelters and animal welfare organizations in Minnesota. Combined, these Minnesotan animal shelters employ 1,454 people, earn more than $99 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $168 million.
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Animal shelters by major Minnesota cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Minneapolis
 
215
 
$74,998,418
Duluth
 
18
 
$3,697,341
Rochester, MN
 
11
 
$2,862,297
Mankato
 
8
 
$682,364
St. Cloud
 
6
 
$2,155,873
Grand Forks, ND
 
5
 
$541,478
Fargo, ND
 
2
 
$21,749
La Crosse, WI
 
1
 
$182,064
Showing 8 of 8 metros

Job trends for Minnesota animal shelters

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
42
1-10
 
25
11-25
 
21
26-100
 
13
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
 
105
$250k to $1M
 
44
$1M to $5M
 
16
$5M to $25M
 
3
$25M to $100M
 
0
$100M+
 
0
Key takeaways for revenue stats:
  • Large organizations like Animal Humane Society, Can Do Canines, The Bond Between (SHH), Ruff Start Rescue, and MN Snap earn the majority of revenues among nonprofits in Minnesota animal shelters.
  • Organizations with less than $1 million in revenue account for 32.3% of combined nonprofit revenues, whereas organizations in Minnesota animal shelters with more than $100 million account for 0.0% of nonprofit earnings.

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
$24.9m
Assets
$60.4m
Employees
439
EIN
41-0693842
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Can Do Canines

Can Do Canines trains and provides assistance dogs to enhance the lives of people living with disabilities.
Revenue
$8.3m
Assets
$10.5m
Employees
64
EIN
41-1594165
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
$5.9m
Assets
$2.8m
Employees
70
EIN
27-1296550
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
$2.1m
Assets
$8.5m
Employees
29
EIN
41-1311160
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
$2.1m
Assets
$7.2m
Employees
51
EIN
23-7449686
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
$2.7m
Assets
$1.7m
Employees
29
EIN
90-0397515
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
$2.1m
Assets
$1.8m
Employees
13
EIN
81-4611071
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Saveafox Corporation

Saveafox Corporation rescues and provides forever homes for captive-born, non-releasable wildlife. In 2023, the organization achieved notable success, rescuing 156 foxes, 1 mink, 1 dog, and 3 jackals.
Revenue
$2.3m
Assets
$2.5m
Employees
9
EIN
82-3454531
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Ruff Start Rescue

Ruff Start Rescue rescues and fosters companion animals, places them in adoptive homes, and advances animal welfare through education and community resources.
Revenue
$3.5m
Assets
$3.0m
Employees
50
EIN
27-2545988
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Safe Hands Animal Rescue

Safe Hands Animal Rescue rescues and rehomes companion animals, especially dogs from overcrowded shelters, by engaging communities and mobilizing foster volunteers.
Revenue
$1.2m
Assets
$2.1m
Employees
10
EIN
13-4347636
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
$1.2m
Assets
$2.7m
Employees
14
EIN
41-1876072
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Midwest Animal Rescue and Services

Midwest Animal Rescue and Services rescues animals, funds veterinary care, places them in foster homes, and adopts them out while supporting pets, parents, and community education.
Revenue
$883.9k
Assets
$182.6k
Employees
20
EIN
20-8496665
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
$1.2m
Assets
$2.5m
Employees
48
EIN
45-4234611
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Pennington County Humane Society

Pennington County Humane Society promotes humane treatment of animals, provides food and shelter, spays and neuters abandoned pets, and offers adoption service for these pets in Thief River Falls, MN.
Revenue
$1.3m
Assets
$1.7m
Employees
14
EIN
41-1907418
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
$1.6m
Assets
$3.3m
Employees
52
EIN
41-0917362
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
$1.9m
Assets
$1.0m
Employees
32
EIN
41-1867244
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Carver Scott County Humane Society

Carver Scott County Humane Society rescues, cares for, and re-homes animals while providing community support and resources to keep pets with their families.
Revenue
$809.5k
Assets
$1.3m
Employees
6
EIN
41-1638325
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
$760.8k
Employees
9
EIN
56-2578963
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Pet Haven Of Minnesota

Pet Haven Of Minnesota rescues and fosters dogs and cats, provides medical and behavioral care, promotes spay/neuter, and supports successful adoptions.
Revenue
$1.1m
Assets
$738.9k
Employees
8
EIN
41-6040860
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
$1.5m
Assets
$3.3m
Employees
37
EIN
41-1311053
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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