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California wildlife protection organizations

There are 591wildlife conservation and protection organizations in California. Combined, these Californianwildlife protection organizationsemploy 2,166 people, earn more than $417 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $655 million.
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Types of wildlife protection organizations in California

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Wildlife conservation and protection organizations
591
$416,921,341
Wildlife sanctuaries and refuges
187
$133,285,788
Endangered species protection organizations
65
$24,602,497
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Wildlife protection organizations by major California cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Los Angeles
141
$70,195,131
San Francisco
79
$152,581,725
San Diego
67
$40,740,061
Sacramento
45
$45,390,603
Riverside
35
$2,412,287
San Jose
32
$5,627,208
Santa Rosa
26
$30,491,595
Oxnard
22
$7,868,751
Salinas
15
$8,130,883
Santa Cruz
12
$7,665,410
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Job trends for California wildlife protection organizations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
118
1-10
72
11-25
31
26-100
22
101 to 1,000
3
1,000+
0
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Sizes of wildlife protection organizations in California

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
227
$250k to $1M
84
$1M to $5M
43
$5M to $25M
17
$25M to $100M
1
$100M+
0
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Directory of wildlife protection organizations in California

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WildAid

WildAid reduces demand for illegal wildlife products and promotes conservation globally through awareness campaigns, field programs, and strengthened marine protected areas.
Revenue
$11.8m
Assets
$11.4m
Employees
30
EIN
20-3644441
IRS type
501(c)(3)

California Trout

California Trout safeguards California's waters and wild fish, protects river ecosystems, establishes strong fish populations, and supports the local economy.
Revenue
$19.3m
Assets
$14.9m
Employees
47
EIN
23-7097680
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Performing Animal Welfare Society

Performing Animal Welfare Society shelters and cares for abused, abandoned, and retired exotic animals while educating the public about animal abuse.
Revenue
$5.6m
Assets
$29.0m
Employees
41
EIN
94-3005157
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Revive and Restore

Revive and Restore enhances biodiversity through genetic rescue of endangered or extinct species, by promoting biotechnologies in conservation practice.
Revenue
$8.2m
Assets
$15.6m
Employees
9
EIN
81-4576399
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Marine Mammal Center

Marine mammal rescue, rehabilitation, and education center located in Sausalito, CA advancing global ocean conservation since 1975.
Revenue
$20.5m
Assets
$50.8m
Employees
148
EIN
51-0144434
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust USA

DSWT USA funds conservation programs, including hand-raising over 250 infant elephants through The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust.
Revenue
$16.7m
Assets
$15.5m
Employees
6
EIN
30-0224549
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Wildlife Conservation Network

Wildlife Conservation Network supports conservationists with funding, resources, and education to protect endangered species and promote coexistence between wildlife and people.
Revenue
$52.5m
Assets
$62.7m
Employees
31
EIN
30-0108469
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Pacific Marine Mammal Center

Rescue, rehabilitate and release of stranded marine mammals while advocating for marine environment, located in Laguna Beach.
Revenue
$7.4m
Assets
$21.5m
Employees
39
EIN
95-3680896
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Animal Charity Evaluators

Animal Charity Evaluators directs donor funds to effective animal charities and provides research and education to maximize animal welfare impact.
Revenue
$5.9m
Assets
$3.7m
Employees
9
EIN
36-4684978
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Asia Wild

Asia Wild strives to end the farming of bears for bile in Vietnam and China, establish sanctuaries for bears, eliminate the pain and suffering of captive wild animals, and guarantee humane treatment of dogs and cats under the guidance of Stacey Segal.
Revenue
$5.2m
Assets
$3.3m
Employees
5
EIN
31-1802788
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC)

IATTC manages tuna fishing in the Eastern Pacific through scientific measures and funds on-board observers to ensure stock sustainability.
Revenue
$13.9m
Assets
$11.4m
Employees
51
EIN
95-1657183
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Southern California Equine Foundation (SCEF)

SCEF evolved more than 30 years ago because the organization's founders were dedicated people who realized that no organization existed whose sole function was to protect the interests and promote the welfare of the equine athlete.
Revenue
$2.6m
Assets
$3.2m
Employees
17
EIN
95-3083048
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Lindsay Wildlife Experience

A wildlife education and rehabilitation center inspiring responsibility, respect, and connection to our environment for over 65 years.
Revenue
$3.5m
Assets
$11.8m
Employees
56
EIN
94-6104179
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Wild Africa Fund

The Wild Africa Fund drives conservation awareness through media, partnerships, and events, promoting wildlife protection and supporting communities reliant on Africa's natural resources.
Revenue
$3.6m
Assets
$1.7m
Employees
2
EIN
88-4164062
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Turtle Island Restoration Network

Turtle Island Restoration Network advocates for oceans and marine wildlife, mobilizes communities, recovers endangered species, and promotes reformed fisheries policies.
Revenue
$2.1m
Assets
$4.6m
Employees
13
EIN
91-1818080
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Wildcare

WildCare supports people everywhere to live well with wildlife, through a full cycle of programs including wildlife advocacy and information resources, nature education programs, and medical aid for wild animals in need.
Revenue
$3.8m
Assets
$3.9m
Employees
35
EIN
51-0172331
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Sky Dog Sanctuary

Oregon-based sanctuary rescuing BLM mustangs or donkeys from auctions, kill pens, and other dangerous situations. Aims to reunite families and provide care.
Revenue
$2.7m
Assets
$2.2m
Employees
27
EIN
81-3188893
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Marine Mammal Care Center Los Angeles

Marine Mammal Care Center Los Angeles rehabilitates and rescues sick, injured, or malnourished seals and sea lions in San Pedro, CA.
Revenue
$3.6m
Assets
$3.4m
Employees
28
EIN
47-5249182
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Elephant Cooperation

Elephant Cooperation saves elephants and wildlife while feeding and educating children, creating balanced and healthy communities, protecting habitats, and supporting the Elephant Club.
Revenue
$2.6m
Assets
$1.1m
Employees
0
EIN
81-3209656
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Oceanic Society Expeditions

Oceanic Society Expeditions conserves marine wildlife and habitats through educational programs and research projects.
Revenue
$3.9m
Assets
$2.5m
Employees
22
EIN
94-3105570
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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Methodology: Cause IQ mines all tax-exempt organizations that file a Form 990, Form 990-EZ, or Form 990-PF with the IRS. We collect and aggregate this information from OCR'd paper taxreturns, XML e-file taxreturns, IRS-provided extract, the Business Master File, and Cause IQ secret sauce for data cleaning, categorization, classification, analytics, etc.
This category corresponds to the "D30: Wildlife Preservation, Protection" National Taxonomy of Exempt Entities (NTEE) code. Cause IQ determines NTEEs for organizations by its own internally-developed secret-sauce algorithms.
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