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Chicago animal shelters

There are 495animal shelters and animal welfare organizations in the greater Chicagometro area, including the cities of Chicago, Bolingbrook, Des Plaines, Elgin, Evanston, Hoffman Estates, Naperville, Schaumburg, Skokie, and Gary within the states of Illinois and Indiana. Combined, these Chicago metro animal sheltersemploy 2,156 people, earn more than $141 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $345 million.
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Job trends for Chicago animal shelters

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
73
1-10
25
11-25
14
26-100
23
101 to 1,000
4
1,000+
0
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Sizes of animal shelters in Chicago

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
161
$250k to $1M
65
$1M to $5M
20
$5M to $25M
2
$25M to $100M
1
$100M+
0
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Directory of animal shelters in Chicago

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1-20 of 495

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)

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)

Humane Indiana

Humane Indiana leads the community in the humane treatment of animals. It supports reducing unwanted animals by promoting spay/neuter programs and provides community services such as visiting nursing homes, education in schools, and speaking engagements.
Revenue
$2.7m
Assets
$10.7m
Employees
75
EIN
35-0895837
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
$4.2m
Assets
$7.0m
Employees
36
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
$3.4m
Assets
$1.9m
Employees
39
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)

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)

Save-A-Pet

Save-A-Pet is organization and one of the largest no-kill cat and dog rescues in Lake County that operates a full-time adoption center. We provide a safe haven for abused, neglected, injured, lost, or animals that have escaped euthanasia.
Revenue
$2.2m
Assets
$8.6m
Employees
52
EIN
23-7304570
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)

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)

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)

Animal House Shelter

Animal House Shelter rescues, rehabilitates, and finds homes for neglected and abused animals. The shelter has rescued and placed over 48000 dogs and other pets. Currently, the shelter houses and cares for over 200 dogs and 50 cats.
Revenue
$1.5m
Assets
$1.2m
Employees
26
EIN
36-4483106
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Catcade

A Chicago-based shelter rescuing cats from high-kill shelters, providing a cageless and comfortable environment for them before adoption.
Revenue
$940.5k
Assets
$804.2k
Employees
9
EIN
81-5469117
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Second City Canine Rescue

The purpose of the corporation shall be to promote animal welfare, to provide care to animals in need, and to place animals from shelters into permanent homes.
Revenue
$823.1k
Assets
$1.3m
Employees
14
EIN
45-3336498
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)

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)

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
$1.1m
Assets
$4.8m
Employees
2
EIN
36-2182047
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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