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North Carolina animal shelters

There are 1,113 animal shelters and animal welfare organizations in North Carolina. Combined, these North Carolinian animal shelters employ 1,522 people, earn more than $137 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $234 million.
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Animal shelters by major North Carolina cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Charlotte
 
226
 
$17,942,456
Raleigh
 
120
 
$25,990,685
Asheville
 
85
 
$22,447,764
Greensboro
 
74
 
$8,381,578
Winston-Salem
 
64
 
$7,694,325
Wilmington
 
58
 
$4,758,732
Fayetteville, NC
 
56
 
$3,137,348
Durham
 
55
 
$9,062,367
Hickory
 
35
 
$1,660,571
Myrtle Beach, SC
 
29
 
$2,675,557
Showing 10 of 17 metros

Job trends for North Carolina animal shelters

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
113
1-10
 
53
11-25
 
28
26-100
 
20
101 to 1,000
 
0
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of animal shelters in North Carolina

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
275
$250k to $1M
 
77
$1M to $5M
 
27
$5M to $25M
 
3
$25M to $100M
 
0
$100M+
 
0
Key takeaways for revenue stats:

Directory of animal shelters in North Carolina

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1-20 of 1,113

Brother Wolf Animal Rescue (BWAR)

Brother Wolf Animal Rescue was founded in 2007 to provide the resources and life-saving programs to build a No-Kill community.
Revenue
$14.7m
Assets
$15.5m
Employees
63
EIN
20-8787719
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Moore Humane Society

Moore Humane Society rescues, rehabilitates, and adopts homeless animals with "no kill" philosophies. They also provide low cost spay/neuter and TNR programs.
Revenue
$5.2m
Assets
$9.7m
Employees
17
EIN
56-0891408
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Spca of Wake County

Spca of Wake County transforms pets' and people's lives through adoption, rescue, spay/neuter, and education, partnering statewide to reduce shelter intake and suffering.
Revenue
$8.1m
Assets
$23.4m
Employees
97
EIN
56-0891732
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Forsyth Humane Society (FHS)

Forsyth Humane Society's mission is to enrich our community by promoting the compassionate treatment of cats and dogs.
Revenue
$3.1m
Assets
$6.9m
Employees
38
EIN
23-7055886
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Saving Grace Animals for Adoption

Saving Grace Animals for Adoption rescues at-risk dogs, provides medical care and spay/neuter, fosters puppies, and places them with loving families through volunteer support.
Revenue
$2.7m
Assets
$2.3m
Employees
12
EIN
92-0186555
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Humane Society of the Piedmont

Piedmont's Humane Society provides affordable medical care, education, and advocacy to eliminate animal cruelty through an aggressive spay and neuter program.
Revenue
$2.3m
Assets
$1.8m
Employees
25
EIN
56-6030054
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Paws4people

Paws4people is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Wilmington, NC whose mission is: Paws4people educates and empowers people to transform their lives with the help of assistance dogs.
Revenue
$2.1m
Assets
$17.4m
Employees
35
EIN
54-1948479
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Humane Society of Union County

Union County's Humane Society rescues, rehabilitates, and adopts out dogs and cats while promoting animal welfare and offering affordable spay/neuter options.
Revenue
$2.1m
Assets
$1.3m
Employees
39
EIN
58-1586626
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Animal League Gaston County

Animal League of Gaston County promotes companion animal welfare through low-cost spay/neuter services, veterinary care, and community projects fostering pet adoption and support.
Revenue
$2.3m
Assets
$4.3m
Employees
33
EIN
03-0417697
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Animal Protection Society of Durham

The aps of Durham is a leader in building lifelong bonds between people and animals through education, community outreach, and The provision of care for animals in need.
Revenue
$2.7m
Assets
$2.1m
Employees
36
EIN
56-1047100
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Red Bell Run Foundation

The Red Bell Run Foundation rescues and rehabilitates special needs equines, offering them lifelong sanctuary and educating the community on responsible horsekeeping.
Revenue
$1.9m
Assets
$292.8k
Employees
0
EIN
82-3733987
IRS type
501(c)(3)

SAFE Haven for Cats

SAFE Haven for Cats is a 501(c)(3) non-profit no-kill animal shelter dedicated to finding homes for homeless cats and kittens. Founded in 1994, SAFE Haven for Cats is Raleigh's no-kill shelter and clinic.
Revenue
$1.8m
Assets
$825.1k
Employees
57
EIN
56-1916620
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Spca of Northeastern North Carolina

The organization provides shelter for homeless, abused, and abandoned animals. The shelter also provides an opportunity for adoption of these animals.
Revenue
$836.6k
Assets
$1.8m
Employees
15
EIN
58-1674663
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Outer Banks Spca

Dare county animal services, operated by the Outer Banks Spca, provides professional and progressive animal welfare assistance to our residents.
Revenue
$888.5k
Assets
$739.3k
Employees
23
EIN
56-1590963
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Cashiers Highlands Humane Society

Cashiers Highlands Humane Society rescues animals, provides care, promotes responsible pet ownership, and enhances community spirit through education and therapy programs.
Revenue
$1.0m
Assets
$4.3m
Employees
14
EIN
58-1798769
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Valley River Humane Society

Shelters & cares for homeless dogs and cats in WNC, providing food, vet services, and facilitating adoption. No-kill policy.
Revenue
$1.5m
Assets
$860.0k
Employees
67
EIN
58-1320604
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Watauga Humane Society

The purpose of the Watauga Humane Society is to provide the following: a well-equipped and appropriately staffed facility where the citizens of Watauga county can bring unwanted or abandoned animals; relief of suffering among animals; provisions of food, ....
Revenue
$1.1m
Assets
$4.7m
Employees
42
EIN
23-7128331
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Mountain Pet Rescue Asheville

Mountain Pet Rescue Asheville places 1204 animals in loving homes forever through their animal protection and welfare organization, with a mission to prevent cruelty to animals.
Revenue
$971.7k
Assets
$919.0k
Employees
29
EIN
82-3039637
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Nothing But Luck

Nothing But Luck is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Thomasville, NC whose mission is: Low-cost spay/neuter and wellness services offered to reduce homeless pets in Thomasville, NC.
Revenue
$953.1k
Assets
$52.1k
Employees
15
EIN
86-2318013
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Independent Animal Rescue

Independent Animal Rescue rescues and rehomes abandoned animals, promotes spaying/neutering, and educates the community on animal welfare in central North Carolina.
Revenue
$1.3m
Assets
$3.1m
Employees
4
EIN
56-1951483
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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