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San Francisco animal shelters

There are 309 animal shelters and animal welfare organizations in the greater San Francisco metro area, including the cities of San Francisco, Berkeley, Livermore, Oakland, Pleasanton, Redwood City, San Mateo, San Rafael, San Ramon, South San Francisco, and Walnut Creek. Combined, these San Francisco metro animal shelters employ 1,164 people, earn more than $138 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $402 million.
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Job trends for San Francisco animal shelters

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
49
1-10
 
15
11-25
 
4
26-100
 
10
101 to 1,000
 
4
1,000+
 
0
Key takeaways for employment stats:

Sizes of animal shelters in San Francisco

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
93
$250k to $1M
 
29
$1M to $5M
 
11
$5M to $25M
 
8
$25M to $100M
 
0
$100M+
 
0
Key takeaways for revenue stats:
  • Large organizations like The Marine Mammal Center, Marin Humane, Joybound People and Pets, East Bay SPCA, and Muttville earn the majority of revenues among nonprofits in San Francisco animal shelters.
  • Organizations with less than $1 million in revenue account for 15.0% of combined nonprofit revenues, whereas organizations in San Francisco animal shelters with more than $100 million account for 0.0% of nonprofit earnings.

Directory of animal shelters in San Francisco

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1-20 of 309

Marin Humane

Marin Humane transforms lives through animal care, education, and advocacy. It offers clinics, adoption services and outreach programs in Novato, CA.
Revenue
$14.0m
Assets
$31.5m
Employees
149
EIN
94-1156562
IRS type
501(c)(3)

In Defense of Animals

In Defense of Animals campaigns, investigates cruelty, and rescues animals to end exploitation, advance rights and welfare, and protect habitats and the environment.
Revenue
$2.9m
Assets
$9.2m
Employees
24
EIN
68-0008936
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Humane Farming Association

The Humane Farming Association protects farm animals, combats cruelty, educates the public, and operates the largest farm animal refuge in the nation.
Revenue
$5.7m
Assets
$23.7m
Employees
19
EIN
68-0087989
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Joybound People and Pets

ARF saves cats and dogs from public shelters, promotes human-animal bonds, provides outreach programs and a veterinary clinic.
Revenue
$13.4m
Assets
$87.9m
Employees
179
EIN
68-0240341
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Pets In Need

Pets in Needs mission is to rescue dogs and cats who would otherwise be killed in public humane societies and SPCAs, and place them in new, loving homes.
Revenue
$6.2m
Assets
$11.6m
Employees
66
EIN
94-6139667
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Marine Mammal Center

The Marine Mammal Center advances ocean conservation by rescuing and rehabilitating marine mammals, conducting scientific research, and educating communities to inspire ocean stewardship.
Revenue
$22.9m
Assets
$54.9m
Employees
151
EIN
51-0144434
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Muttville

Muttville rescues and rehomes senior dogs, providing cage-free shelter, veterinary and hospice care, and community programs that connect older dogs with families.
Revenue
$10.8m
Assets
$63.3m
Employees
39
EIN
26-0416747
IRS type
501(c)(3)

East Bay SPCA

The East Bay SPCA is committed to the welfare of cats and dogs in the communities they serve. They strive to eliminate animal cruelty, neglect and overpopulation by providing programs and education that support people and companion animals.
Revenue
$12.5m
Assets
$43.7m
Employees
112
EIN
94-1322202
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Berkeley Humane

Berkeley Humane saves cats and dogs through foster-based sheltering, adoption guarantees, spay/neuter and training programs, and expanded access to veterinary care.
Revenue
$7.4m
Assets
$13.8m
Employees
46
EIN
94-1347069
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Friends of Oakland Animal Services

Foas supports foster program, staff positions to reduce euthanasia and improve animal quality of life. Provides free spay/neuter surgeries, and funds medical care for OAS animals.
Revenue
$2.0m
Assets
$1.1m
Employees
35
EIN
20-4053711
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Milo Foundation

The Milo Foundation rescues homeless pets, providing rehabilitation and sanctuary while promoting responsible pet guardianship through education and successful adoption programs in California.
Revenue
$2.7m
Assets
$2.2m
Employees
84
EIN
68-0337858
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Friends of the Alameda Animal Shelter (FAAS)

The Friends of the Alameda Animal Shelter (FAAS) is a nonprofit 501(c) (3) organization dedicated to caring for Alameda's homeless pets and finding them new homes. They provide the animals in their shelter with the best care possible until they are adopted.
Revenue
$3.8m
Assets
$4.9m
Employees
46
EIN
27-0864431
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Nine Lives Foundation

The Nine Lives Foundation operates an adoption center and provides low-cost spay/neuter surgeries and vaccines to cats in its community. In 2022, it performed 3,425 spay/neuter surgeries and facilitated the adoption of 601 cats.
Revenue
$2.9m
Assets
$2.1m
Employees
28
EIN
20-2150714
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Valley Humane Society (VHS)

VHS is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Pleasanton, CA whose mission is: Valley Humane Society works to save and improve the lives of Tri-Valley companion animals.
Revenue
$3.1m
Assets
$5.7m
Employees
36
EIN
94-3038202
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Friends of San Francisco Animal Care and Control

Fundraising organization for SF Animal Care and Control, enhancing programs and services to benefit animals and educate the public.
Revenue
$842.7k
Assets
$1.3m
Employees
1
EIN
94-3371620
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Cat Town

Cat Town rescues and rehomes unadoptable shelter cats, providing specialized care and fostering in a cage-free environment to reduce euthanasia rates.
Revenue
$1.3m
Assets
$980.7k
Employees
19
EIN
27-3838132
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Contra Costa Humane Society

Contra Costa Humane Society improves pet lives, finds homes for animals, and supports owners through vital programs like AniMeals and spay/neuter assistance.
Revenue
$1.3m
Assets
$1.6m
Employees
8
EIN
68-0281428
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Jellys Place

Jellys Place rescues, cares for, and places for adoption over 1,000 animals as their primary exempt purpose.
Revenue
$785.2k
Assets
$272.2k
Employees
17
EIN
81-4784373
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Animal Fix Clinic

Animal Fix Clinic provides affordable spay/neuter and surgeries for companion and community cats and dogs. Located in Richmond, CA.
Revenue
$1.6m
Assets
$1.8m
Employees
31
EIN
94-3297241
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Rocketdogrescue

Rocket dog saves homeless or abandoned animals from euthanasia and places them in adoptive homes. Rocketdog saves homeless or abandoned animals from euthanasia and places them in adoptive homes.
Revenue
$1.3m
Assets
$1.3m
Employees
0
EIN
80-0000407
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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