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Kentucky animal organizations

There are 642 animal-focused nonprofit organizations in Kentucky. Combined, these Kentuckian animal organizations employ 933 people, earn more than $122 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $273 million.
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Types of animal organizations in Kentucky

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Animal shelters and animal welfare organizations
 
429
 
$64,655,231
Wildlife conservation and protection organizations
 
66
 
$15,638,248
Animal services organizations
 
45
 
$4,238,837
Wildlife sanctuaries and refuges
 
26
 
$2,629,508
Organizations supporting multiple animal nonprofits
 
16
 
$495,190
Organizations suppporting a single animal nonprofit
 
13
 
$2,237,038
Animal alliances and advocates
 
13
 
$14,653
Animal professional societies
 
11
 
$3,203,783
Veterinary organizations
 
10
 
$16,212,082
Zoos and acquariums
 
5
 
$14,875,895
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Animal organizations by major Kentucky cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Lexington
 
134
 
$47,454,117
Louisville
 
127
 
$35,086,567
Cincinnati, OH
 
56
 
$4,030,521
Bowling Green
 
32
 
$5,421,326
Owensboro
 
18
 
$843,578
Elizabethtown
 
18
 
$9,895,510
Huntington, WV
 
15
 
$672,604
Clarksville, TN
 
13
 
$801,470
Evansville, IN
 
10
 
$847,894
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Job trends for Kentucky animal organizations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
62
1-10
 
40
11-25
 
16
26-100
 
5
101 to 1,000
 
2
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of animal organizations in Kentucky

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
141
$250k to $1M
 
46
$1M to $5M
 
15
$5M to $25M
 
7
$25M to $100M
 
0
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of animal organizations in Kentucky

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Kentucky Humane Society - Animal Rescue

The Kentucky Humane Society advocates the Humane treatment of companion animals through leadership and proactive solutions to pet overpopulation, including adoptions, education and spay/neuter efforts.
Revenue
$10.9m
Assets
$28.8m
Employees
168
EIN
61-0463938
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (TAA)

Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance is designed to serve as both the accrediting body for aftercare facilities that care for Thoroughbreds following the conclusion of their racing careers, and a fundraising body to support these approved facilities.
Revenue
$5.9m
Assets
$8.5m
Employees
6
EIN
45-4783644
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Appalachian Wildlife Foundation

Appalachian Wildlife Foundation: Conserving and restoring species and habitats, promoting economic development and conservation education in Appalachian Kentucky.
Revenue
$8.5m
Assets
$52.3m
Employees
1
EIN
27-1539158
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Lexington Humane Society

Lexington Humane Society promotes compassionate treatment of animals, educates on responsible pet ownership, offers animal control services, and promotes adoption.
Revenue
$5.3m
Assets
$8.8m
Employees
135
EIN
61-0444762
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Association of Equine Practitioners

To improve the health and welfare of the horse, to further the professional development of its members, and to provide resources and leadership for the benefit of the Equine industry.
Revenue
$7.8m
Assets
$9.8m
Employees
23
EIN
84-6035908
IRS type
501(c)(6)

New Vocations Racehorse Adoption

New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program a 501 (c) 3 charity was founded in 1992 to offer retiring racehorses a safe-haven, rehabilitation, and continued education through placement in experienced, caring homes.
Revenue
$3.3m
Assets
$8.1m
Employees
40
EIN
31-1681380
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Saddlebred Horse and Breeders Association (ASHA)

The goal of ASHA is to safeguard the integrity, and expand the knowledge of the American Saddlebred horse. It is also to promote humane treatment and improvement of the breed, as well as to stimulate and promote interest in its history, and breeding.
Revenue
$2.4m
Assets
$2.7m
Employees
16
EIN
61-1182397
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Bowling Green Warren County Humane Society

The Bowling Green/Warren County Humane Society's mission is to provide a clean comfortable shelter for homeless, abused, lost and impounded animals of their community.
Revenue
$3.7m
Assets
$2.8m
Employees
84
EIN
61-0653278
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Old Friends

Old Friends cares for and protects retired racing thoroughbreds. They raise awareness of the treatment of retired race horses, care for and honor these majestic creatures, and keep them on their farm in Georgetown, KY.
Revenue
$3.6m
Assets
$5.4m
Employees
30
EIN
20-0049798
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Kentucky Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders

KTBO promotes Kentucky's Thoroughbred horse industry through advertisement, awareness activities, and monetary contributions. Located in Lexington, KY.
Revenue
$1.3m
Assets
$2.7m
Employees
3
EIN
61-0590716
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Woodford Humane Society

Woodford Humane Society finds homes for pets, promotes adoption, provides care and spay/neuter support, and fosters community involvement to combat pet homelessness.
Revenue
$1.5m
Assets
$3.5m
Employees
21
EIN
61-0992070
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Humane Society of Oldham County

Oldham County's Humane Society provides low-cost spay/neuter clinics, adoption programs, and education to reduce animal suffering in the community.
Revenue
$854.6k
Assets
$2.3m
Employees
6
EIN
61-1166840
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Amphibian and Reptile Conservancy

Amphibian and Reptile Conservancy conserves herpetofauna and their habitats through various activities, such as habitat management, education, and collaborative projects.
Revenue
$1.7m
Assets
$929.7k
Employees
20
EIN
37-1568787
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Animal Care Society (ACS)

To find new, caring homes for pets whose owners can no longer give them the love or care they need. We provide a "home away from home" atmosphere and access to medical care.
Revenue
$994.8k
Assets
$4.7m
Employees
0
EIN
61-1053516
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Woodstock Animal Foundation

Woodstock Animal Foundation provides animal care, spay and neuter programs, and vaccination services to lower-income families in Lexington, positively impacting the companion pet population.
Revenue
$1.4m
Assets
$1.4m
Employees
11
EIN
36-3857844
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Thoroughbred Charities of America (TCA)

Thoroughbred Charities of America (TCA) is a charitable organization that provides grants to non-profit organizations that work toward improving the lives of Thoroughbred racehorses and the people who work with them.
Revenue
$1.6m
Assets
$2.0m
Employees
2
EIN
26-2861555
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Broadbent Wildlife Sanctuary

Broadbent Wildlife Sanctuary is a nonprofit providing care to sick, injured and orphaned wildlife in Kentucky, with a focus on rehabilitation and release.
Revenue
$938.9k
Assets
$3.0m
Employees
0
EIN
30-0011622
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Gardner Crenshaw Foundation

The Gardner Crenshaw Foundation promotes animal welfare and improves the lives of animals in need through organizing veterinary services, shelter, and resources.
Revenue
$8.1m
Assets
$10.3m
Employees
0
EIN
87-3767394
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Franklin County Humane Society

To care for our area's homeless animals, to re-home as many animals as possible, and to improve animal welfare throughout our community. As an open-admission shelter, we accept all cats and dogs in need.
Revenue
$1.8m
Assets
$7.6m
Employees
21
EIN
61-0498423
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Louisville Zoo Foundation

Raises funds for the Louisville Zoo's teaching, research, and service programs, exhibit construction, and animal equipment and supply purchases.
Revenue
$13.0m
Assets
$21.2m
Employees
1
EIN
31-0971742
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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