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Wisconsin animal shelters

There are 473 animal shelters and animal welfare organizations in Wisconsin. Combined, these Wisconsinite animal shelters employ 2,248 people, earn more than $108 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $250 million.
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Animal shelters by major Wisconsin cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Milwaukee
 
92
 
$33,848,233
Madison
 
63
 
$20,089,254
Green Bay
 
25
 
$1,621,405
Appleton
 
25
 
$3,328,960
Wausau
 
24
 
$3,138,421
Racine
 
17
 
$1,037,839
Janesville
 
17
 
$3,659,278
La Crosse
 
15
 
$2,267,972
Sheboygan
 
13
 
$2,559,851
Eau Claire
 
13
 
$2,868,206
Showing 10 of 15 metros

Job trends for Wisconsin animal shelters

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
53
1-10
 
20
11-25
 
31
26-100
 
20
101 to 1,000
 
3
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of animal shelters in Wisconsin

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
115
$250k to $1M
 
57
$1M to $5M
 
20
$5M to $25M
 
3
$25M to $100M
 
0
$100M+
 
0
Key takeaways for revenue stats:

Directory of animal shelters in Wisconsin

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1-20 of 473

Humane Animal Welfare Society of Waukesha County (HAWS)

The Humane Animal Welfare Society of Waukesha County leads the community in animal welfare and assures sanctuary for animals in need.
Revenue
$6.1m
Assets
$17.2m
Employees
127
EIN
39-6108644
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Wisconsin Humane Society

Wisconsin Humane Society places animals in loving homes, engages youth programs and strengthens the human-animal bond. Located in Milwaukee.
Revenue
$19.6m
Assets
$43.3m
Employees
359
EIN
39-0810533
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Dane County Humane Society

Dane County Humane Society provides animal care, education, and adoption services to create a more humane community in Madison.
Revenue
$7.9m
Assets
$13.0m
Employees
186
EIN
39-0806335
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Shelter From the Storm Animal Rescue

Shelter From the Storm Animal Rescue reduces euthanasia rates and rescues/rehomes dogs/cats while operating a low-cost clinic.
Revenue
$2.3m
Assets
$924.9k
Employees
96
EIN
20-3627106
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Oshkosh Area Humane Society (OAHS)

OAHS's mission is to promote the bond between animals and people, to provide community outreach and education, and to enhance the quality of lives of animals in need through compassionate sheltering, responsible adoptions, programs and services.
Revenue
$3.4m
Assets
$10.2m
Employees
63
EIN
39-1709813
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Coco's Heart Dog Rescue

Coco's Heart Dog Rescue provides foster care, medical care, grooming and permanent placement for dogs and cats in Somerset, WI.
Revenue
$3.1m
Assets
$2.3m
Employees
23
EIN
27-1835287
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Lakeshore Humane Society

Lakeshore Humane Society provides a shelter for lost and abandoned animals, ensuring their humane treatment and responsible adoption.
Revenue
$2.1m
Assets
$2.5m
Employees
27
EIN
39-1142305
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Humane Society of Sheboygan County

Preventing animal cruelty, relieving suffering and extending humane education in Sheboygan, WI. Provides food, shelter and medical treatment for stray or unwanted animals.
Revenue
$2.2m
Assets
$10.4m
Employees
79
EIN
39-1050684
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Humane Society of Southern Wisconsin

Shelters, adopts and educates on responsible pet ownership. Provides humane control services to 23 municipalities. Located in Janesville, WI.
Revenue
$2.1m
Assets
$7.0m
Employees
79
EIN
39-0973879
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Lakeland Animal Welfare Society

Lakeland Animal Welfare Society cares for, protects and places stray, unwanted, and neglected animals in Elkhorn, WI.
Revenue
$1.0m
Assets
$4.4m
Employees
9
EIN
39-1268873
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Washington County Humane Society (WCHS)

The mission of WCHS is to protect animals from suffering and cruelty, to provide care for animals afflicted by neglect and abandonment, and to enhance the lives of animals and people through education, adoption and compassion.
Revenue
$1.6m
Assets
$9.2m
Employees
36
EIN
23-7009054
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Iowa County Humane Society

Iowa County Humane Society houses and cares for stray and abandoned animals while facilitating their adoption in Dodgeville, WI.
Revenue
$1.8m
Assets
$2.7m
Employees
18
EIN
39-1976679
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Heartland Farm Sanctuary

Heartland Farm Sanctuary provides safe and welcoming spaces for people and rescued farm animals to connect, grow, and heal together.
Revenue
$1.4m
Assets
$3.3m
Employees
48
EIN
27-0244485
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Shawano County Humane Society

Shawano County Humane Society is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Shawano, WI whose mission is: Shawano County Humane Society provides humane animal care, education and adoption services.
Revenue
$862.8k
Assets
$5.2m
Employees
30
EIN
39-1718299
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Happily Ever After Animal Sanctuary

Happily Ever After provides lifetime care to companion animals and has found homes for 685 cats and dogs in 2022. Located in Marion, WI.
Revenue
$916.7k
Assets
$1.8m
Employees
15
EIN
20-4031006
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Watertown Humane Society

Rescue, care and placement of animals in Watertown and surrounding communities while educating the public on animal welfare.
Revenue
$985.3k
Assets
$1.3m
Employees
19
EIN
39-1097337
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Humane Society of Waupaca County

HSWC shelters, neuters, adopts and provides support for pets. Additionally, they offer pet loss support groups, animal behavior counseling, and humane education programs.
Revenue
$1.1m
Assets
$1.7m
Employees
15
EIN
39-1490870
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Eau Claire Community Humane Association (ECCHA)

Eau Claire County Humane Association is dedicated to making this world a better place for animals to live. We strive to help homeless animals find their new, forever loving homes.
Revenue
$1.3m
Assets
$8.7m
Employees
40
EIN
39-6125537
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Humane Society of Portage County

The Humane Society of Portage County is responsible for the health and well-being of over 200 companion animals. Through the financial support of their donors, they provide these animals with food, comfort and veterinary care.
Revenue
$1.2m
Assets
$1.6m
Employees
57
EIN
39-1189598
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Elmbrook Humane Society (EBHS)

The Elm-Brook Humane Society (EBHS) is a not-for-profit organization that was started in 1964. Elmbrook Humane Society's mission is to provide shelter for homeless animals, promote the human animal bond, and prevent animal cruelty and neglect.
Revenue
$1.2m
Assets
$9.2m
Employees
41
EIN
39-6091712
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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