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Kentucky animal organizations

There are 609animal-focused nonprofit organizations in Kentucky. Combined, these Kentuckiananimal organizationsemploy 830 people, earn more than $99 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $237 million.
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Types of animal organizations in Kentucky

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Animal shelters and animal welfare organizations
411
$65,164,305
Wildlife conservation and protection organizations
65
$14,631,647
Animal services organizations
44
$3,699,231
Wildlife sanctuaries and refuges
25
$2,239,010
Animal alliances and advocates
14
$532
Animal professional societies
12
$6,129,974
Organizations suppporting a single animal nonprofit
12
$2,111,837
Organizations supporting multiple animal nonprofits
11
$718,573
Veterinary organizations
7
$447,292
Zoos and acquariums
5
$3,821,333
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Animal organizations by major Kentucky cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Louisville
126
$27,871,727
Lexington
126
$40,295,571
Cincinnati, OH
61
$3,762,735
Bowling Green
27
$4,905,453
Elizabethtown
18
$1,798,169
Owensboro
17
$810,846
Huntington, WV
13
$653,374
Clarksville, TN
12
$420,024
Evansville, IN
9
$783,391
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Job trends for Kentucky animal organizations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
55
1-10
37
11-25
18
26-100
5
101 to 1,000
1
1,000+
0
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Sizes of animal organizations in Kentucky

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
138
$250k to $1M
44
$1M to $5M
15
$5M to $25M
5
$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 League

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
$10.6m
Assets
$25.7m
Employees
175
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
$5.8m
Assets
$7.5m
Employees
10
EIN
45-4783644
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Crab Orchard Animal Sanctuary

The Crab Orchard Animal Sanctuary is a private foundation that provides permanent shelter and ongoing rehabilitative and medical care to various farm animals that have not been properly cared. The sanctuary is located in Crestwood, KY.
Revenue
$5.3m
Assets
$24.7m
Employees
5
EIN
84-1800886
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
$5.1m
Assets
$8.5m
Employees
89
EIN
61-0444762
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
$2.3m
Assets
$2.9m
Employees
15
EIN
61-1182397
IRS type
501(c)(3)

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
$7.3m
Employees
26
EIN
31-1681380
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Board of Opticianry and National Contact Lens Examiners (ABO-NCLE)

ABO-NCLE is the largest and most prestigious Opticians' certification organization in the world, recognizing individuals whose Opticianry skills and knowledge meet predetermined standards of excellence.
Revenue
$3.0m
Assets
$4.5m
Employees
8
EIN
52-1147697
IRS type
501(c)(6)

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
$3.3m
Assets
$3.0m
Employees
77
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
$1.2m
Assets
$2.5m
Employees
2
EIN
61-0590716
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Woodford Humane Society

Woodford Humane Society shelters, cares for, and places stray/unwanted animals. They promote spay/neuter, adoption, volunteerism, and humane education programs in Versailles, KY.
Revenue
$1.5m
Assets
$3.5m
Employees
21
EIN
61-0992070
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)

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)

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
$1.7m
Assets
$7.3m
Employees
21
EIN
61-0498423
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)

Switch4Good

Our mission is to inform and embolden people to take control of their health by eliminating dairy from their diet and replacing it with plant based fuel.
Revenue
$1.5m
Assets
$723.5k
Employees
5
EIN
81-3396276
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Brooke USA

Brooke USA supports and promotes sustainable equine welfare programs across Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and the Americas by raising funds and managing donations in areas of greatest need.
Revenue
$930.8k
Assets
$1.5m
Employees
5
EIN
33-1173163
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Paso Fino Horse Association

Paso Fino Horse Association protects registry integrity and promotes breed qualities. Official publication Paso Fino Horse World showcases news, results, and updates.
Revenue
$1.1m
Assets
$1.3m
Employees
0
EIN
38-2149906
IRS type
501(c)(5)
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