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Minnesota wildlife protection organizations

There are 124wildlife conservation and protection organizations in Minnesota. Combined, these Minnesotanwildlife protection organizationsemploy 919 people, earn more than $169 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $141 million.
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Types of wildlife protection organizations in Minnesota

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Wildlife conservation and protection organizations
124
$169,459,923
Wildlife sanctuaries and refuges
34
$10,291,366
Endangered species protection organizations
5
$6,090,678
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Wildlife protection organizations by major Minnesota cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Minneapolis
58
$160,369,099
Duluth
13
$2,401,997
Rochester, MN
7
$1,469,811
Mankato
5
$307,540
St. Cloud
2
$0
La Crosse, WI
2
$495,385
Fargo, ND
1
$21,460
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Job trends for Minnesota wildlife protection organizations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
18
1-10
16
11-25
5
26-100
5
101 to 1,000
1
1,000+
0
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Sizes of wildlife protection organizations in Minnesota

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
37
$250k to $1M
12
$1M to $5M
10
$5M to $25M
0
$25M to $100M
2
$100M+
0
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Directory of wildlife protection organizations in Minnesota

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Pheasants Forever Incorporated

Pheasants Forever is dedicated to the conservation of pheasants, quail and other wildlife through habitat improvements, public awareness, education and land management policies and programs.
Revenue
$89.6m
Assets
$70.8m
Employees
573
EIN
41-1429149
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Wheels for Wishes Animal Car Donation

Wheels For Wishes believes that every child, no matter his or her health, deserves a chance to have a happy and fulfilling childhood.
Revenue
$52.9m
Assets
$11.7m
Employees
1
EIN
26-3408048
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of MINNESOTA

WRC rehabilitates sick, injured, and orphaned wildlife. Shares knowledge with others. In 2022, admitted 16,671 patients from 197 species.
Revenue
$2.6m
Assets
$8.1m
Employees
62
EIN
41-1588791
IRS type
501(c)(3)

International Wolf Center

The International Wolf Center promotes wolf education, survival, and human involvement through webinars and adventure programs. Located in Minneapolis, MN.
Revenue
$2.9m
Assets
$6.4m
Employees
32
EIN
41-1543539
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Wildcat Sanctuary (TWS)

The Wildcat Sanctuary's mission is to provide a natural sanctuary to wild cats in need and inspire change to end the captive wildlife crisis.
Revenue
$3.5m
Assets
$7.1m
Employees
22
EIN
22-3857401
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Wild Animal Initiative

Wild Animal Initiative researches and raises awareness to reduce suffering for wild animals through literature reviews, original research, and grant-making.
Revenue
$1.8m
Assets
$5.2m
Employees
14
EIN
82-2281466
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Conservation Breeding Specialist Group (CBSG)

The Conservation Breeding Specialist Group's mission is to save threatened species by increasing the effectiveness of conservation efforts worldwide.
Revenue
$1.1m
Assets
$1.7m
Employees
4
EIN
41-1719362
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Saveafox Corporation

Rescues foxes and mink from fur farmers and private owners. Animal protection and welfare organization located in Lakeville, MN.
Revenue
$1.3m
Assets
$1.9m
Employees
8
EIN
82-3454531
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Eagle Center (NEC)

To foster environmental stewardship and community sustainability through education about eagles and the Mississippi River watershed.
Revenue
$1.5m
Assets
$4.7m
Employees
31
EIN
41-1817466
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Wildlife Forever

To conserve America's wildlife heritage through conservation education, preservation of habitat and management of fish and wildlife.
Revenue
$1.6m
Assets
$464.0k
Employees
5
EIN
36-3566121
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Council of Contributors

African wildlife nonprofit focused on rhino conservation through dehorning, veterinary care, and anti-poaching services. Based in Brooklyn Park, MN.
Revenue
$1.2m
Assets
$392.8k
Employees
2
EIN
82-1369894
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Trout Unlimited - Minnesota Council

Trout Unlimited - Minnesota Council is a wildlife conservation or protection organization in Chanhassen, MN whose mission is: In february 2016, mntu presented great waters fly fishing expo at century college.
Revenue
$1.3m
Assets
$972.0k
Employees
0
EIN
52-1766036
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Wild Sheep Foundation Midwest Chapter

Wild Sheep Foundation Midwest Chapter promotes and safeguards North American wild sheep species through grants and professional management programs.
Revenue
$793.5k
Assets
$1.2m
Employees
1
EIN
41-1628899
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Maple Wolf Sanctuary

Maple Wolf Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary or refuge in Ely, MN that was founded in 2021.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
86-2782201
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Whitetails Unlimited / Metro Area Chapter

Whitetails Unlimited / Metro Area Chapter is a wildlife conservation or protection organization in Saint Paul, MN that was founded in 1986.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
38-3172888
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Leaf Valley Game and Fish Conservation Club

Leaf Valley Game and Fish Conservation Club promotes conservation of wildlife through various programs that donate funds to worthy area projects. The organization specializes in wildlife preservation and protection, and is located in Garfield, MN.
Revenue
$-37,718
Assets
$81.7k
Employees
14
EIN
41-1380267
IRS type
501(c)(7)

Quality Deer Management Association J

Quality Deer Management Association J is a wildlife conservation or protection organization in Lindstrom, MN that was founded in 2002.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
90-0881463
IRS type
501(c)(3)

North American Bear Foundation / Group Return

North American Bear Foundation / Group Return is a wildlife sanctuary or refuge in Brainerd, MN that was founded in 1999.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
91-2112034
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Home for Good Horse Sanctuary

Home for Good Horse Sanctuary is a wildlife conservation or protection organization in Chaska, MN that was founded in 2011.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
27-3566623
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Eascorp

Eascorp is a wildlife conservation or protection organization in Evansville, MN whose mission is: Promotion of education and maintaining wildlife management. Preserving wildlife through training.
Revenue
$39.1k
Assets
$158.8k
Employees
N/A
EIN
86-1722062
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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