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South Carolina animal organizations

There are 4,487animal-focused nonprofit organizations in South Carolina. Combined, these South Caroliniananimal organizationsemploy 2,390 people, earn more than $219 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $345 million.
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Types of animal organizations in South Carolina

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Wildlife conservation and protection organizations
3,880
$85,007,705
Animal shelters and animal welfare organizations
486
$98,333,155
Wildlife sanctuaries and refuges
33
$6,247,725
Animal services organizations
26
$535,564
Animal alliances and advocates
19
$0
Animal professional societies
10
$1,746,975
Endangered species protection organizations
9
$2,653,598
Organizations supporting multiple animal nonprofits
8
$1,181
Zoos and acquariums
7
$31,729,026
Veterinary organizations
7
$548,540
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Animal organizations by major South Carolina cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Augusta, GA
3,827
$74,046,094
Columbia, SC
133
$28,509,463
Greenville, SC
106
$17,615,508
Charleston, SC
104
$53,823,162
Charlotte, NC
64
$5,184,812
Myrtle Beach
49
$4,825,519
Spartanburg
43
$6,956,693
Hilton Head Island
37
$7,833,865
Sumter
19
$5,086,118
Florence, SC
17
$6,984,741
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Job trends for South Carolina animal organizations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
70
1-10
29
11-25
20
26-100
22
101 to 1,000
5
1,000+
0
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Sizes of animal organizations in South Carolina

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
184
$250k to $1M
49
$1M to $5M
24
$5M to $25M
7
$25M to $100M
1
$100M+
0
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Directory of animal organizations in South Carolina

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Charleston Animal Society

Charleston Animal Society prevents animal cruelty and strives to create no-kill communities, serving as a model for national and international organizations.
Revenue
$14.1m
Assets
$31.3m
Employees
139
EIN
57-6021863
IRS type
501(c)(3)

South Carolina Aquarium

South Carolina Aquarium inspires conservation through animal exhibits, education, research and exceptional visitor experiences. Located in Charleston, SC.
Revenue
$21.0m
Assets
$48.4m
Employees
267
EIN
57-0961897
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Wild Turkey Federation

NWTF conserves Wild Turkey and preserves hunting heritage through education, outreach, and habitat restoration with government and agency partners.
Revenue
$54.1m
Assets
$41.1m
Employees
194
EIN
57-0564993
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Darlington County Humane Society

Darlington County Humane Society promotes humane care for pets, supports community outreach, and collaborates to reduce the local cat population through effective programs.
Revenue
$6.0m
Assets
$7.3m
Employees
61
EIN
57-1050670
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Pawmetto Lifeline

To alleviate animal suffering and homelessness, set safe and humane standards for companion pets and shelters, and educate and increase awareness of the necessity for spaying and neutering to reduce the overall number of unwanted companion pets, eventuall....
Revenue
$6.7m
Assets
$8.3m
Employees
149
EIN
56-2146419
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Greenville Humane Society

Greenville Humane Society preserves animal lives and enhances their well-being through adoption, vaccines, and spay/neuter clinics in SC.
Revenue
$7.1m
Assets
$13.7m
Employees
131
EIN
57-6000563
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Pet Helpers

Pet Helpers ends euthanasia, provides low-cost spay/neuter surgeries, food bank assistance, and humane education programs for animals in Charleston, SC.
Revenue
$2.5m
Assets
$7.3m
Employees
84
EIN
57-0802283
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Southeastern Wildlife Exposition (SEWE)

The Southeastern Wildlife Exposition (SEWE) is a three-day celebration of wildlife and nature through fine art, conservation education, sporting demonstrations, food, drink and the people who honor them all.
Revenue
$4.0m
Assets
$4.4m
Employees
14
EIN
31-1491910
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Hilton Head Humane Association (HHHA)

Hilton Head Humane Association's (HHHA) is to improve the lives of homeless dogs and cats while also working to substantially lower the numbers of animals reproduced or relinquished.
Revenue
$3.7m
Assets
$10.4m
Employees
39
EIN
57-0630156
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Pets the Carolinas Humane Society

PETSinc was established in December, 1991 as a 501(c)(3) non-profit, no-kill animal rescue organization primarily serving the Midlands of South Carolina.
Revenue
$3.6m
Assets
$1.8m
Employees
73
EIN
57-0950870
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Danny and Ron's Rescue

Danny and Ron's Rescue is a 501(C)(3) non-profit, no-kill rescue dedicated to saving and helping dogs in need.
Revenue
$3.6m
Assets
$4.2m
Employees
52
EIN
77-0720063
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Spca Albrecht Center for Animal Welfare

No-kill shelter, affordable vet care, animal education, and anti-animal abuse efforts. Over 1k dogs/cats taken in and adopted out yearly. Located in Aiken, SC.
Revenue
$3.1m
Assets
$7.7m
Employees
65
EIN
57-0329782
IRS type
501(c)(3)

World Parrot Trust USA

Helping parrots survive in the wild, and flourish in companion care by using science to take direct action to protect wild Parrot populations and enhancing welfare and wellbeing through education and outreach.
Revenue
$2.7m
Assets
$2.5m
Employees
3
EIN
62-1561595
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Turtle Survival Alliance (TSA)

The Turtle Survival Alliance is the only conservation NGO committed solely to turtle conservation, and operates under a singular, overarching commitment: zero turtle extinctions in the 21st century.
Revenue
$2.6m
Assets
$16.3m
Employees
10
EIN
20-0785702
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Grand Strand Humane Society (GSHS)

To seek responsible owners for unwanted and abandoned animals, to investigate and attempt to prevent or stop the horrible cruelty practiced against, not only dogs and cats, but against all animals.
Revenue
$2.0m
Assets
$1.6m
Employees
34
EIN
57-0641207
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach

Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach strives to promote the humane treatment of animals through their animal protection and welfare programs, which include caring for and facilitating the adoption process for abandoned animals.
Revenue
$822.5k
Assets
$1.5m
Employees
25
EIN
57-1116175
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Saint Frances Animal Center

Saint Frances Animal Center shelters and cares for abandoned pets, offering affordable veterinary services to the public.
Revenue
$1.2m
Assets
$2.2m
Employees
45
EIN
57-0785170
IRS type
501(c)(3)

All 4 Paws

All 4 Paws compassionately rescues and rehabilitates abused and abandoned animals, finding them loving homes while also supporting community pet food needs.
Revenue
$1.1m
Assets
$1.3m
Employees
40
EIN
45-3676896
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Wild Turkey Federation - Group Return

National Wild Turkey Federation - Group Return is a wildlife conservation or protection organization in Edgefield, SC whose mission is: NWTF conserves Wild Turkey and hunting heritage through chapter support and enhancing population.
Revenue
$12.3m
Assets
$4.6m
Employees
0
EIN
57-1059205
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Fostering Foster Animal Rescue

Fostering Foster Animal Rescue rescues animals, primarily dogs, from Southern kill shelters. The volunteer-based nonprofit helps those in desperate need of help and is dedicated to reducing the number of animals in need through spaying and neutering.
Revenue
$756.8k
Assets
$741.1k
Employees
23
EIN
47-3424205
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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