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Tennessee animal organizations

There are 5,603animal-focused nonprofit organizations in Tennessee. Combined, these Tennesseananimal organizationsemploy 4,586 people, earn more than $651 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $1 billion.
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Types of animal organizations in Tennessee

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Wildlife conservation and protection organizations
4,726
$425,287,788
Animal shelters and animal welfare organizations
665
$86,620,983
Animal services organizations
55
$11,260,446
Animal professional societies
31
$7,753,999
Organizations supporting multiple animal nonprofits
29
$452,290
Wildlife sanctuaries and refuges
24
$8,674,538
Animal alliances and advocates
18
$0
Veterinary organizations
14
$2,397,717
Organizations suppporting a single animal nonprofit
12
$2,373
Zoos and acquariums
8
$116,255,055
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Animal organizations by major Tennessee cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Memphis
4,747
$434,609,307
Nashville
284
$81,360,952
Knoxville
145
$45,648,717
Chattanooga
61
$47,223,227
Kingsport
34
$3,655,513
Morristown
26
$2,078,637
Johnson City
25
$5,567,712
Clarksville
25
$843,739
Cleveland, TN
17
$1,360,793
Jackson, TN
16
$1,955,158
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Job trends for Tennessee animal organizations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
100
1-10
35
11-25
33
26-100
18
101 to 1,000
10
1,000+
0
Key takeaways for employment stats:

Sizes of animal organizations in Tennessee

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
232
$250k to $1M
81
$1M to $5M
22
$5M to $25M
6
$25M to $100M
3
$100M+
1
Key takeaways for revenue stats:
  • Large organizations like Ducks Unlimited, Ducks Unlimited Group Return, Nashville Zoo, Tennessee Aquarium, and Memphis Zoo earn the majority of revenues among nonprofits in Tennessee animal organizations.
  • Organizations with less than $1 million in revenue account for 9.2% of combined nonprofit revenues, whereas organizations in Tennessee animal organizations with more than $100 million account for 52.2% of nonprofit earnings.

Directory of animal organizations in Tennessee

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Tennessee Aquarium

The Tennessee Aquarium mission is to carry out environmental research and conservation projects needed to help ensure the health and long-term sustainability of regional natural resources, and especially aquatic ecosystems.
Revenue
$28.4m
Assets
$81.8m
Employees
318
EIN
58-1837154
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Ducks Unlimited

Ducks Unlimited, Inc. conserves, restores, and manages wetlands and and manages wetlands and associated habitats for north america's waterfowl. These habitats also benefit other wildlife and people. Ducks unlimited,inc.
Revenue
$339.5m
Assets
$315.3m
Employees
700
EIN
13-5643799
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Memphis Zoo

Memphis Zoo is a zoos or acquarium in Memphis, TN whose mission is: The Memphis Zoo's mission is to connect people with wildlife.
Revenue
$24.8m
Assets
$21.8m
Employees
593
EIN
23-7236155
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Nashville Zoo

Nashville Zoo grows, excels in animal care, and emphasizes global conservation. They inspire understanding of the natural world through innovative leadership.
Revenue
$35.0m
Assets
$155.8m
Employees
444
EIN
62-1411210
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Knoxville Zoological Gardens

Knoxville's zoological park boasts conservation, education, and research initiatives. It had 585K visitors in 2021.
Revenue
$20.7m
Assets
$65.5m
Employees
379
EIN
62-1034633
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Young-Williams Animal Center of East Tennessee (YWAC)

To serve the community through innovative approaches to sheltering, adopting, the spaying/neutering of animals and public education about animal welfare.
Revenue
$6.9m
Assets
$5.9m
Employees
133
EIN
45-5326778
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Tennessee Wildlife Federation

Tennessee Wildlife Federation is a wildlife conservation or protection organization in Nashville, TN whose mission is: Leading the conservation, sound management and wise use of Tennessee's Wildlife and great outdoors.
Revenue
$5.5m
Assets
$10.5m
Employees
32
EIN
62-6047188
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Friends of the Zoo

Friends of the Zoo supports the operations of Chattanooga Zoo with the aim to educate and entertain visitors in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Revenue
$6.7m
Assets
$5.8m
Employees
134
EIN
58-1661267
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Tiger Haven

To rescue those great cats who have been abused, confiscated, or are in danger of being destroyed for lack of a suitable home, and to provide them with a permanent home and stress-free environment.
Revenue
$5.6m
Assets
$10.7m
Employees
14
EIN
62-1536897
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Humane Society of Memphis and 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
$3.8m
Assets
$11.2m
Employees
51
EIN
23-7236238
IRS type
501(c)(3)

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
$4.6m
Assets
$77.2m
Employees
55
EIN
62-1587327
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Old Friends Senior Dogs Sanctuary

Old Friends Senior Dogs Sanctuary provides a loving forever home and vet care for senior dogs, as well as educating the public.
Revenue
$3.8m
Assets
$23.9m
Employees
104
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
$2.1m
Assets
$2.1m
Employees
40
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
$3.8m
Assets
$6.8m
Employees
50
EIN
58-1661479
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Project K9 Hero

Project K9 Hero provides lifetime medical care and education on retired police and military working dogs. Located in Whitwell, TN.
Revenue
$4.2m
Assets
$2.4m
Employees
7
EIN
81-1770909
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
$3.6m
Assets
$5.6m
Employees
129
EIN
01-0824858
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Wildlife Society

Wildlife conservation organization inspiring, enabling & empowering wildlife professionals through science-based management, peer-reviewed publications & annual conferences.
Revenue
$2.7m
Assets
$4.1m
Employees
18
EIN
52-0788946
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Tennessee Wildlife Resources Foundation (TWRF)

TWRF's mission is our commitment to habitat conservation. All species of Tennessee wildlife and fish must have quality habitat to live and thrive in.
Revenue
$4.7m
Assets
$48.9m
Employees
36
EIN
62-1806324
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Big Fluffy Dog Rescue

Big Fluffy Dog Rescue rescues, rehabilitates, and finds homes for giant breed dogs and mixes facing euthanasia. Located in Nashville, TN.
Revenue
$2.2m
Assets
$141.2k
Employees
74
EIN
26-1428139
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Nashville Humane Society

Nashville Humane Society promotes humane education, controls pet overpopulation, finds homes for animals, provides shelter and sterilizes.
Revenue
$4.5m
Assets
$5.5m
Employees
51
EIN
62-0672999
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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This category corresponds to the "D00: Animal Related: General" National Taxonomy of Exempt Entities (NTEE) code. Cause IQ determines NTEEs for organizations by its own internally-developed secret-sauce algorithms.
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