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Illinois animal organizations

There are 1,130animal-focused nonprofit organizations in Illinois. Combined, these Illinoisananimal organizationsemploy 4,985 people, earn more than $452 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $2 billion.
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Types of animal organizations in Illinois

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Animal shelters and animal welfare organizations
746
$174,903,277
Wildlife conservation and protection organizations
112
$17,411,606
Animal services organizations
88
$6,908,792
Organizations supporting multiple animal nonprofits
33
$3,772,837
Animal professional societies
31
$6,702,001
Wildlife sanctuaries and refuges
31
$5,461,964
Animal alliances and advocates
21
$218,825
Veterinary organizations
15
$3,676,732
Zoos and acquariums
13
$237,760,543
Organizations suppporting a single animal nonprofit
10
$30,782
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Animal organizations by major Illinois cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Chicago
673
$396,991,034
St. Louis, MO
68
$11,355,119
Davenport, IA
36
$4,834,487
Peoria
33
$6,398,544
Rockford
32
$3,515,182
Springfield, IL
29
$4,711,715
Champaign
25
$5,328,741
Bloomington, IL
20
$4,049,956
Carbondale
19
$1,914,140
Kankakee
16
$933,405
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Job trends for Illinois animal organizations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
161
1-10
56
11-25
34
26-100
35
101 to 1,000
7
1,000+
0
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Sizes of animal organizations in Illinois

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
341
$250k to $1M
115
$1M to $5M
40
$5M to $25M
2
$25M to $100M
4
$100M+
0
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Directory of animal organizations in Illinois

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Lincoln Park Zoological Society

The Lincoln Park Zoological Society is created and organized, and shall be operated, exclusively for charitable, scientific, and educational purposes.
Revenue
$48.4m
Assets
$225.9m
Employees
511
EIN
36-2512404
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Chicago Zoological Society

The mission of the Chicago Zoological Society is to inspire conservation leadership by connecting people with wildlife and nature. They had an international reputation for taking a cutting-edge role in animal care and conservation of the natural world.
Revenue
$94.3m
Assets
$265.2m
Employees
743
EIN
36-2167016
IRS type
501(c)(3)

PAWS Chicago

To build No Kill communities - starting with a No Kill Chicago - that respect and value the life of every cat and dog. To end the overpopulation of homeless animals through solutions, practices and education.
Revenue
$25.8m
Assets
$99.8m
Employees
283
EIN
36-4219778
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Shedd Aquarium

Shedd Aquarium is an indoor public aquarium in Chicago, Illinois in the United States. The aquarium contains 32,000 animals and was for some time the largest indoor aquarium in the world with 5,000,000 US gallons of water.
Revenue
$93.0m
Assets
$703.9m
Employees
612
EIN
36-2167918
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Anderson Animal Shelter

To improve the lives of pets and people through service, education and advocacy. Anderson Animal Shelter is dedicated to the welfare of companion animals and their human caregivers.
Revenue
$5.7m
Assets
$3.6m
Employees
148
EIN
36-6164626
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Anti-Cruelty Society

The Anti-Cruelty Society builds a community where pets and people thrive. They offer humane education, volunteer services, adoption, and fostering.
Revenue
$14.4m
Assets
$54.9m
Employees
195
EIN
36-2179814
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Animal Care League (ACL)

Animal Care League is committed to providing shelter, medical care, and comfort to animals in need; reducing animal overpopulation; and acting as a community resource, thus promoting the human/animal bond.
Revenue
$2.7m
Assets
$5.9m
Employees
37
EIN
23-7367847
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Orphans of the Storm

Deerfield animal shelter providing care and support for homeless dogs and cats from Lake and Northern Cook County, IL.
Revenue
$3.6m
Assets
$7.9m
Employees
39
EIN
36-6002114
IRS type
501(c)(3)

One Tail at A Time NFP

Chicago non-profit no-kill dog rescue lowering euthanasia rates, providing education on humane treatment of companion animals and veterinary services.
Revenue
$3.3m
Assets
$1.6m
Employees
54
EIN
26-2125306
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Hinsdale Humane Society

Hinsdale Humane Society is an animal shelter located in Hinsdale, Illinois. Their mission is to operate an animal shelter in Hinsdale, Illinois. Their programs include operating an animal shelter and educational activities.
Revenue
$2.5m
Assets
$6.2m
Employees
51
EIN
36-2441177
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Tree House Humane Society

Empowers caregivers to protect cats through high-quality vet care, shelter services, and partnerships with high-intake shelters. Features a feline leukemia cat cafe.
Revenue
$3.9m
Assets
$9.9m
Employees
56
EIN
23-7444825
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Spay Illinois Pet Well Clinics

Spay Illinois provides veterinary resources to end pet homelessness, offering spay/neuter services, dental care, and wellness check-ups for pets.
Revenue
$2.8m
Assets
$2.1m
Employees
45
EIN
45-2094195
IRS type
501(c)(3)

South Suburban Humane Society

The South Suburban Humane Society is dedicated to promoting the well-being of animals in Chicago's south suburbs.
Revenue
$4.0m
Assets
$11.0m
Employees
84
EIN
23-7165004
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Wright-Way Rescue

Wright-Way Rescue Inc. aims to solve the pet overpopulation problem through adoption and education, offering programs that support this mission.
Revenue
$3.1m
Assets
$1.8m
Employees
166
EIN
37-1489618
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Anti-Vivisection Society

National Anti-Vivisection Society aims to end animal use in research and education, promoting humane science alternatives and raising public awareness.
Revenue
$4.6m
Assets
$13.5m
Employees
12
EIN
36-2229588
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Animal Welfare League

Animal Welfare League promotes humane treatment of animals, maintains shelters, provides adoption programs, vet services, and spay/neuter services for limited-income pet owners.
Revenue
$4.0m
Assets
$18.1m
Employees
61
EIN
36-2235155
IRS type
501(c)(3)

A.D.O.P.T. Pet Shelter

A.D.O.P.T. is a private, "no-kill", non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that has found homes for more than 20,000 pets. They provide a temporary, loving home for dogs and cats that no longer have a family of their own.
Revenue
$1.7m
Assets
$3.5m
Employees
29
EIN
36-3683984
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Naperville Area Humane Society (NAHS)

Naperville Area Humane Society 's mission is to promote the humane treatment of companion animals and create lasting human-animal bonds.
Revenue
$955.7k
Assets
$4.8m
Employees
19
EIN
36-3040480
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Bright Promises Foundation (BPF)

Creates opportunities for Illinois children to reach their full potential by assisting other organizations to find and implement solutions to problems children confront. We monitor these programs and share the knowledge we gain with others.
Revenue
$1.5m
Assets
$6.3m
Employees
2
EIN
36-2182047
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Tails Humane Society

Tails Humane Society rescues and advocates for companion animals through sheltering, adoption, spay/neuter, and veterinary care in DeKalb, IL.
Revenue
$1.4m
Assets
$2.8m
Employees
65
EIN
36-4334785
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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