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Nebraska animal shelters

There are 164 animal shelters and animal welfare organizations in Nebraska. Combined, these Nebraskan animal shelters employ 628 people, earn more than $44 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $157 million.
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Animal shelters by major Nebraska cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Omaha
 
64
 
$26,813,034
Lincoln
 
26
 
$7,922,017
Grand Island
 
8
 
$1,712,892
Sioux City, IA
 
1
 
$0
Showing 4 of 4 metros

Job trends for Nebraska animal shelters

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
23
1-10
 
3
11-25
 
11
26-100
 
4
101 to 1,000
 
1
1,000+
 
0
Key takeaways for employment stats:

Sizes of animal shelters in Nebraska

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
42
$250k to $1M
 
15
$1M to $5M
 
4
$5M to $25M
 
2
$25M to $100M
 
0
$100M+
 
0
Key takeaways for revenue stats:

Directory of animal shelters in Nebraska

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1-20 of 164

Nebraska Humane Society

Nebraska Humane Society saves and enriches animals' lives by providing adoption, medical care, and animal control services in Omaha.
Revenue
$20.3m
Assets
$77.8m
Employees
233
EIN
47-0378997
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Capital Humane Society

To fullfill the promise of animals, the Capital Humane Society shelters animals, protects animals and teaches compassion and respect.
Revenue
$6.0m
Assets
$14.0m
Employees
85
EIN
47-0376622
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Hearts United for Animals (HUA)

Hearts United for Animals is a no-kill shelter, sanctuary and animal welfare organization in Auburn, Nebraska.
Revenue
$2.2m
Assets
$5.7m
Employees
30
EIN
47-0773858
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Central Nebraska Humane Society Incorporated

Central Nebraska Humane Society (CNHS) was established in 1967, we are an open entry shelter located in the northeast corner of Grand Island, Nebraska. We care for over 3,000 stray, unwanted, sick, or injured animals each year.
Revenue
$1.0m
Assets
$1.6m
Employees
42
EIN
47-0493705
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Animal Shelter of Northeast Nebraska

Norfolk's Animal Shelter cares for neglected pets, educating the public on proper care and providing adoption opportunities through expense programs.
Revenue
$864.6k
Assets
$1.7m
Employees
18
EIN
47-0792814
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Kearney Area Animal Shelter

Kearney Area Animal Shelter provides education on animal care, promotes adoption & population control, prevents cruelty, and shelters neglected pets.
Revenue
$1.2m
Assets
$1.6m
Employees
23
EIN
20-1231396
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Scatter Joy Acres

Scatter Joy Acres fosters healing through evidence-informed animal-assisted therapy, farm animal education, rescue tours, community gatherings, and animal adoption opportunities.
Revenue
$814.8k
Assets
$1.7m
Employees
25
EIN
27-0458877
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Nebraska Humane Society Foundation

The Nebraska Humane Society Foundation exists to offer support to the 501(c)(3) organization known as the Nebraska Humane Society. It is organized solely for this purpose.
Revenue
$1.7m
Assets
$33.8m
Employees
0
EIN
47-0825555
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Skye Blue Animal Sanctuary and Rescue

Skye Blue Animal Sanctuary and Rescue is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Gordon, NE that was founded in 2017.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
81-4509121
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Start Over Rover

No-kill animal rescue in Hastings, NE providing sanctuary, medical care, sterilization, and rehabilitation to dogs and cats.
Revenue
$238.5k
Assets
$830.3k
Employees
0
EIN
45-2097197
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Save the Kitties - Trap Neuter Return

Save the Kitties - Trap Neuter Return is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Dakota City, NE that was founded in 2025.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
33-3100966
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Sweet Haven Farm and Sanctuary

Sweet Haven Farm and Sanctuary is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Beatrice, NE that was founded in 2020.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
84-4847434
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Rosies Rehabilitation and Sanctuary

Rosies Rehabilitation and Sanctuary rescues and cares for animals. The organization is dedicated to animal protection and welfare, with Nicole Bunz running the operations.
Revenue
$42.8k
Assets
$0
Employees
N/A
EIN
92-1765616
IRS type
501(c)(3)

23 Tails

23 Tails is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Albion, NE that was founded in 2023.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
92-0846332
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Community Cats of Omaha

Community Cats of Omaha is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Omaha, NE that was founded in 2017.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
82-1097302
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Guardians for Felines

Guardians for Felines is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Lincoln, NE that was founded in 2022.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
88-1424170
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Mjm Horse Rescue

MJM Horse Rescue is a private foundation nonprofit organization located in Dunbar, NE. Its purpose is to generate revenue through rehoming horses for exempt purposes.
Revenue
$23.4k
Assets
$2,280
Employees
0
EIN
88-2459158
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Sunny Hill Sanctuary

Sunny Hill Sanctuary is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Brock, NE that was founded in 2022.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
87-3609004
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Heartland Avian Rescue Project

Heartland Avian Rescue Project is a companion parrot rescue that coordinates surrenders, fosters birds in homes, matches adoptions, and educates guardians with ongoing support.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
99-0501628
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Heartlands Promise Sanctuary

Heartlands Promise Sanctuary provides a safe haven for horses and plans a program that supports individuals seeking relief from PTSD, anxiety, and depression.
Revenue
$4,164
Assets
$4,164
Employees
N/A
EIN
99-2180070
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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