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Missouri animal shelters

There are 485 animal shelters and animal welfare organizations in Missouri. Combined, these Missourian animal shelters employ 2,088 people, earn more than $127 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $320 million.
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Animal shelters by major Missouri cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
St. Louis
 
160
 
$61,400,061
Kansas City
 
105
 
$33,695,541
Springfield, MO
 
51
 
$7,698,496
Columbia, MO
 
18
 
$4,192,832
Jefferson City
 
15
 
$843,690
Joplin
 
14
 
$3,906,416
St. Joseph
 
7
 
$1,488,822
Cape Girardeau
 
4
 
$1,975,645
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Job trends for Missouri animal shelters

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
49
1-10
 
20
11-25
 
22
26-100
 
17
101 to 1,000
 
4
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of animal shelters in Missouri

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
121
$250k to $1M
 
42
$1M to $5M
 
17
$5M to $25M
 
4
$25M to $100M
 
1
$100M+
 
0
Key takeaways for revenue stats:

Directory of animal shelters in Missouri

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1-20 of 485

Humane Society of Missouri

Humane Society of Missouri is a nonprofit organization that provides adoption services for formerly-owned or abandoned pets. It has an animal cruelty taskforce that provides comprehensive investigative and emergency rescue services for animals statewide.
Revenue
$27.2m
Assets
$135.7m
Employees
320
EIN
43-0652638
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Animal Protective Association of Missouri

APA of Missouri educates the public and finds permanent homes for abandoned animals, advancing humane education. Located in Saint Louis.
Revenue
$13.7m
Assets
$29.2m
Employees
152
EIN
43-0699783
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Wayside Waifs

Wayside Waifs is committed to finding homes for all adoptable pets. Wayside is the largest pet adoption campus in Kansas City, placing over 5,400 animals each year in loving forever homes.
Revenue
$8.9m
Assets
$38.0m
Employees
114
EIN
44-0605374
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Stray Rescue of St Louis

Stray Rescue of Stlouis rescues and restores stray animals to health, whilst finding them loving, adoptive homes. Additionally, the organization provides medical attention for these rescued animals.
Revenue
$6.8m
Assets
$8.0m
Employees
53
EIN
43-1823801
IRS type
501(c)(3)

KC Pet Project

KC Pet Project provides shelter and adoption services for pets, leads progressive programs, volunteer opportunities & educational initiatives in Kansas City.
Revenue
$9.8m
Assets
$3.2m
Employees
263
EIN
45-3067615
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Care STL

Care STL provides safety, vet care, and enrichment for animals while offering community-based education programs and low-cost services in St. Louis.
Revenue
$2.0m
Assets
$557.2k
Employees
68
EIN
83-1080279
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Open Door Animal Sanctuary

Open Door Animal Sanctuary: No-kill shelter for cats and dogs, providing affordable spay/neuter options, food pantry, and medical assistance. Located in House Springs, MO.
Revenue
$2.2m
Assets
$14.3m
Employees
56
EIN
23-7444249
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Pet Resource Center of Kansas City (SNKC)

SNKC's mission is to decrease pet homelessness, increase pet retention and improve the quality of life for pets through education and supportive services for families in need.
Revenue
$4.5m
Assets
$1.4m
Employees
89
EIN
82-0563117
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Joplin Humane Society (JHS)

The mission of the Joplin Humane Society is to promote the humane care and protection of all animals, especially those abandoned, neglected and abused; and to prevent cruelty and suffering of all animals.
Revenue
$2.2m
Assets
$7.2m
Employees
45
EIN
44-0664226
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Humane Society of Southwest Missour

The Humane Society of Southwest Missouri aids in the alleviation of distress and suffering of animals by operating a shelter for animals in need of care, placing animals in suitable homes when possible, and offering educational programs.
Revenue
$2.1m
Assets
$8.1m
Employees
59
EIN
44-0665046
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Central Missouri Humane Society (CMHS)

The Central Missouri Humane Society (CMHS) serves more than 50 mid-Missouri counties as the only open-door animal shelter from Kansas City to St. Louis and down to Springfield.
Revenue
$2.0m
Assets
$3.9m
Employees
32
EIN
43-0666742
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Rescue One

Rescue One: No-kill licensed rescue in Springfield, MO. Saves homeless animals, provides veterinary care and fosters them until adoption. Educates the public on responsible pet ownership.
Revenue
$1.4m
Assets
$1.2m
Employees
22
EIN
46-5050383
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Castaway Animals Rescue Effort

No-kill animal shelter rescues sick, injured, abused, neglected and abandoned animals. Provide medical care and shelter.Find good new homes.
Revenue
$1.4m
Assets
$3.5m
Employees
14
EIN
43-1765927
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Dogwood Animal Shelter

The Dogwood Animal Shelter has been providing a safe haven for displaced cats and dogs in the Lake Area for over thirty years.
Revenue
$1.1m
Assets
$1.8m
Employees
0
EIN
43-1095246
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Columbia Second Chance

Columbia Second Chance rescues and rehomes animals, fosters relationships between pets and people, and advocates for animal welfare through education and support.
Revenue
$992.1k
Assets
$1.5m
Employees
15
EIN
43-1852167
IRS type
501(c)(3)

M'Shoogy's Emergency Animal Rescue

M'Shoogy's Emergency Animal Rescue is a no-kill animal sanctuary that has been dedicated to saving the lives of abandoned, injured, and abused animals for many years.
Revenue
$1.2m
Assets
$4.1m
Employees
52
EIN
43-1566598
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Five Acres Animal Shelter

Not-for-profit shelter in Saint Charles, MO promoting humane treatment of animals by offering adoption, placement, and education services.
Revenue
$1.2m
Assets
$2.9m
Employees
31
EIN
01-0756138
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Whispering Willows Senior Dog Sanctuary

A lifetime sanctuary for senior dogs in need, offering shelter, medical care, and love until they pass.
Revenue
$1.1m
Assets
$75.4k
Employees
48
EIN
82-2293495
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Kansas City Campus for Animal Care

KC Campus provides a range of animal welfare programs and services, focusing on adoption, retention, and lifesaving initiatives. Located in Kansas City.
Revenue
$4.1m
Assets
$3.4m
Employees
0
EIN
82-3262679
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Franklin County Humane Society / Franklin County Humane Society of Missouri

Franklin County Humane Society finds homes for pets, offers low-cost spay and neuter surgeries, and educates the community in responsible pet care.
Revenue
$757.7k
Assets
$994.9k
Employees
23
EIN
43-1244655
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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