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Washington DC animal shelters

There are 487 animal shelters and animal welfare organizations in the greater Washington DC metro area, including the cities of Washington DC, Bethesda, Frederick, Gaithersburg, Rockville, Alexandria, Arlington, and Reston within the states of Maryland, District of Columbia, and Virginia. Combined, these Washington DC metro animal shelters employ 2,665 people, earn more than $566 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $1 billion.
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Job trends for Washington DC animal shelters

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
79
1-10
 
32
11-25
 
14
26-100
 
16
101 to 1,000
 
6
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of animal shelters in Washington DC

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
135
$250k to $1M
 
43
$1M to $5M
 
29
$5M to $25M
 
7
$25M to $100M
 
5
$100M+
 
1
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Directory of animal shelters in Washington DC

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1-20 of 487

International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW)

IFAW works to improve the welfare of wild and domestic animals throughout the world by reducing commercial exploitation of animals, protecting wildlife habitats, and assisting animals in distress.
Revenue
$44.5m
Assets
$56.7m
Employees
161
EIN
31-1594197
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Humane World for Animals International (HSI)

Humane Society International is one of the only international animal protection organizations in the world working to protect all animals.
Revenue
$35.1m
Assets
$5.7m
Employees
40
EIN
52-1769464
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Animal Welfare Institute

Animal Welfare Institute focuses on alleviating animal suffering through advocacy, education, and research, promoting welfare across agriculture, commerce, homes, and the wild.
Revenue
$6.2m
Assets
$27.5m
Employees
35
EIN
13-5655952
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Humane World for Animals

National organization fighting to end animal cruelty and build a more compassionate future. Rescues and cares for animals in crisis.
Revenue
$207.9m
Assets
$497.2m
Employees
663
EIN
53-0225390
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Humane World Action Fund

Humane Society Legislative Fund (HSLF) is a social welfare organization that works to pass animal protection laws at the state and federal levels, to educate the public about animal protection issues, and to support humane candidates for office.
Revenue
$6.3m
Assets
$11.4m
Employees
23
EIN
59-3786428
IRS type
501(c)(4)

Humane Rescue Alliance

Humane Rescue Alliance advocates for animals, ensuring their welfare, fostering human-animal connections, and facilitating adoptions to create a compassionate community.
Revenue
$23.8m
Assets
$45.9m
Employees
349
EIN
53-0219724
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Humane Society

American Humane - First To Serve: promoting animal welfare, heroic dog awards, and rescue teams responding to natural disasters, cruelty, neglect.
Revenue
$36.6m
Assets
$46.2m
Employees
127
EIN
84-0432950
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Alley Cat Allies

Alley Cat Allies is the global engine of change for cats. They protect and improve cats' lives through their innovative, cutting-edge programs. They are seen around the world as a champion for the humane treatment of all cats.
Revenue
$22.3m
Assets
$39.7m
Employees
14
EIN
52-1742079
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Warrior Canine Connection (WCC)

Warrior Canine Connection is a pioneering organization that utilizes clinically based Canine Connection Therapy to help wounded Warriors reconnect with life, their families, their communities, and each other.
Revenue
$5.6m
Assets
$18.5m
Employees
68
EIN
45-2981579
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Aaalac International

Aaalac International promotes animal welfare through accreditation, ensuring high standards of humane care and advancing responsible practices in science and education.
Revenue
$9.3m
Assets
$17.8m
Employees
18
EIN
36-2549660
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Last Chance Animal Rescue

Last Chance is a non-profit corporation that rescues and cares for abandoned pets and places them in good homes in Maryland, Washington, dc, and northen Virginia. Their Animal clinic provides high quality, high volume, low cost spay and neuter services.
Revenue
$6.7m
Assets
$9.9m
Employees
141
EIN
52-2328626
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Virginia Equine Alliance

The purpose of the Virginia Equine Alliance is to sustain, promote, and expand the horse breeding and horse racing industries in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Revenue
$33.4m
Assets
$33.7m
Employees
44
EIN
47-2280629
IRS type
501(c)(6)

The Humane League

We exist to end the abuse of animals raised for food by influencing the policies of the world's biggest companies, demanding legislation, and empowering others to take action and leave animals off their plates.
Revenue
$27.9m
Assets
$25.8m
Employees
112
EIN
04-3817491
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Center for A Humane Economy

Center for A Humane Economy advances animal welfare by pressuring corporations and policymakers, using research, campaigns, litigation, and coalitions to end cruelty across industries.
Revenue
$3.9m
Assets
$3.5m
Employees
16
EIN
83-2620507
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Fauquier Spca

Fauquier Spca rescues and rehomes animals, educates about spaying/neutering. Located in Warrenton, VA.
Revenue
$2.5m
Assets
$9.5m
Employees
53
EIN
54-6052515
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Virginia Kincheloe SpayNeuter Clinic Kincheloe South Purring Hearts

Lionhearts is an organization that provides low cost spay/neuter rescue services for cats and dogs. They are located in Fredericksburg, VA and their mission is to improve the lives of animals.
Revenue
$2.1m
Assets
$412.6k
Employees
44
EIN
54-1952672
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Lucky Dog Animal Rescue

Rescues homeless animals from euthanasia and finds them loving homes through a volunteer-powered adoption program. Educates on responsible pet ownership.
Revenue
$3.6m
Assets
$10.8m
Employees
48
EIN
30-0559037
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Humane Education Society

NHES fosters kindness to animals in children & adults through humane education, advocacy, animal adoption center, spay program, and alliance partnerships.
Revenue
$2.8m
Assets
$4.1m
Employees
65
EIN
54-0618244
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Animal Welfare League of Arlington

To improve the lives of animals & help all companion animals find compassionate and permanent homes. Improving the lives of animals and people by providing resources, care, and protection.
Revenue
$4.3m
Assets
$10.1m
Employees
62
EIN
54-0603502
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Animal and Vegan Advocacy International

Animal and Vegan Advocacy International promotes a world free from animal exploitation through global conferences, education, and collaboration in the animal protection movement.
Revenue
$2.6m
Assets
$1.4m
Employees
3
EIN
93-4095273
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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