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Tennessee animal shelters

There are 730 animal shelters and animal welfare organizations in Tennessee. Combined, these Tennessean animal shelters employ 1,467 people, earn more than $108 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $300 million.
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Animal shelters by major Tennessee cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Nashville
 
206
 
$27,263,052
Knoxville
 
105
 
$18,926,567
Memphis
 
75
 
$8,181,356
Chattanooga
 
47
 
$14,183,121
Kingsport
 
31
 
$2,779,223
Clarksville
 
22
 
$491,037
Johnson City
 
21
 
$5,186,373
Morristown
 
20
 
$1,967,099
Jackson, TN
 
16
 
$1,352,495
Cleveland, TN
 
13
 
$641,051
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Job trends for Tennessee animal shelters

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
86
1-10
 
27
11-25
 
18
26-100
 
19
101 to 1,000
 
2
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of animal shelters in Tennessee

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
188
$250k to $1M
 
61
$1M to $5M
 
18
$5M to $25M
 
3
$25M to $100M
 
0
$100M+
 
0
Key takeaways for revenue stats:

Directory of animal shelters in Tennessee

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1-20 of 730

Elephant Sanctuary

To provide captive elephants with individualized care, the companionship of a herd, and the opportunity to live out their lives in a safe haven dedicated to their well-being.
Revenue
$9.4m
Assets
$100.4m
Employees
63
EIN
62-1587327
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Young-Williams Animal Center of East Tennessee (YWAC)

Young-Williams Animal Center of East Tennessee promotes the responsible care and welfare of animals, educating the public and providing sheltering services, adoption services, veterinary care including spaying and neutering.
Revenue
$8.0m
Assets
$7.0m
Employees
144
EIN
45-5326778
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Project K9 Hero

Project K9 Hero supports retired Police K-9s and Military Working Dogs with medical care, prescription food, rehabilitation, rehoming, and end-of-duty services.
Revenue
$5.9m
Assets
$3.1m
Employees
8
EIN
81-1770909
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Humane Society of Memphis & Shelby County

Humane Society of Memphis and Shelby County rescues and adopts animals, promotes humane treatment through education, and provides a spay-neuter program.
Revenue
$4.6m
Assets
$11.8m
Employees
52
EIN
23-7236238
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Old Friends Senior Dogs Sanctuary

Old Friends Senior Dogs Sanctuary provides loving homes, veterinary care, and support for over 500 senior dogs, promoting adoption and fostering networks.
Revenue
$2.5m
Assets
$17.9m
Employees
91
EIN
45-5084188
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Horse Plus Humane Society

Largest US horse welfare org, rescuing from slaughter pipeline. Also accepts surrenders, seizures & transfers, and buys horses in danger.
Revenue
$3.2m
Assets
$2.7m
Employees
31
EIN
20-1156396
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Washington County-Johnson City Animal Control Center

Animal Control Center enforces laws, runs shelter in Johnson City, TN. Adoption and spay/neutering programs available.
Revenue
$2.3m
Assets
$5.8m
Employees
82
EIN
58-1661479
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Nashville Humane Society

Nashville Humane Society rescues at-risk pets, finds responsible homes, promotes humane treatment, and supports community families through various programs and resources.
Revenue
$4.3m
Assets
$6.1m
Employees
68
EIN
62-0672999
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Mckamey Animal Center

Saving animals. Helping people. - to create a culture of compassionate Care, community engagement & advocacy for animals by providing programs & education that support people & companion animals. To eliminate Animal over population, cruelty, and neglect.
Revenue
$3.7m
Assets
$5.2m
Employees
111
EIN
01-0824858
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Humane Educational Society of Chattanooga Tennessee

Chattanooga's Humane Educational Society educates the public about animal care, and with a successful adoption program, reduces the number of homeless animals.
Revenue
$2.9m
Assets
$9.8m
Employees
73
EIN
62-0478240
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Muttnation Foundation

The Muttnation Foundation supports shelter pet adoption, provides disaster relief, and grants funding for animal welfare initiatives across the U.S.
Revenue
$2.8m
Assets
$3.1m
Employees
2
EIN
27-0713907
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Pet Community Center

Pet Community Center promotes the human-animal bond through accessible veterinary care, low-cost spay/neuter services, and outreach to underserved areas.
Revenue
$2.3m
Assets
$1.6m
Employees
36
EIN
45-1524886
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Humane Society of the Tennessee Valley (HSTV)

The Humane Society of the Tennessee Valley provides Solutions for ending euthanasia of adoptable animals: Adopt, Spay, Keep.
Revenue
$1.5m
Assets
$2.8m
Employees
31
EIN
62-0596930
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Companion Pet Rescue and Transport of West TN

Companion Pet Rescue and Transport of West TN rescues, rehabilitates, and re-homes animals, providing medical care and ensuring safe environments for over 10,000 canines.
Revenue
$826.7k
Assets
$227.0k
Employees
8
EIN
20-3595457
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Monroe County Friends of Animals

Monroe County Friends of Animals improves the welfare of homeless and abandoned cats and dogs through food, vet services, rescue placement, and transportation.
Revenue
$1.4m
Assets
$6.3m
Employees
11
EIN
20-1909433
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Greeneville-Greene County Humane Society

To provide an animal shelter for stray animals and investigate calls of animal cruelty. Providing animal shelter for stray animals.
Revenue
$781.0k
Assets
$8.1m
Employees
32
EIN
59-1763258
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Sevier County Animal Shelter

Rescues and houses animals for public welfare. Reunites lost pets with owners and matches homeless pets with loving families.
Revenue
$1.5m
Assets
$3.0m
Employees
16
EIN
83-0857151
IRS type
501(c)(3)

True Rescue

True Rescue is a non-profit in Mt. Juliet, TN. They provide animal shelter care and adoption, as well as fundraise for extreme medical cases through Whisker Walk 5K.
Revenue
$923.1k
Assets
$422.3k
Employees
0
EIN
84-5161581
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Mcminn Regional Humane Society

MRHS promotes humane animal practices through a spay/neuter clinic, adoption specials, and partnerships with rescues to save animal lives.
Revenue
$859.2k
Assets
$916.8k
Employees
11
EIN
62-1443811
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Horse Haven of Tennessee

Horse Haven rescues and re-homes neglected equines. They educate on responsible horse care and train law enforcement on handling animal cruelty calls.
Revenue
$1.3m
Assets
$2.6m
Employees
3
EIN
62-1791407
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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