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Wildlife sanctuaries and refuges

There are 1,607wildlife sanctuaries in the United States. Combined, these wildlife sanctuariesemploy 6,872 people, earn more than $758 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $2 billion.
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Job trends for Wildlife sanctuaries

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
247
1-10
191
11-25
104
26-100
69
101 to 1,000
11
1,000+
0
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Sizes of wildlife sanctuaries

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
647
$250k to $1M
212
$1M to $5M
116
$5M to $25M
27
$25M to $100M
3
$100M+
0
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Directory of wildlife sanctuaries

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1-20 of 1,607

Wildlife Alliance

Wildlife Alliance empowers communities to protect forests and wildlife, develop sustainable livelihoods, and enforce conservation laws through ranger patrols.
Revenue
$7.3m
Assets
$29.1m
Employees
3
EIN
52-1934148
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)

Progressive Animal Welfare Society / Paws (PAWS)

PAWS is a champion for animals, rehabbing wildlife & sheltering cats/dogs. Also educating communities about responsible animal care.
Revenue
$12.5m
Assets
$48.5m
Employees
115
EIN
91-6073154
IRS type
501(c)(3)

International Crane Foundation

Global non-profit that conserves cranes and habitats. Engages people to resolve threats. Protecting six species of crane worldwide. Located in WI.
Revenue
$16.5m
Assets
$66.8m
Employees
114
EIN
39-1187711
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)

Aaalac International

Aaalac International promotes responsible animal care in research and provides accreditation services to over 1,000 institutions worldwide.
Revenue
$8.6m
Assets
$16.9m
Employees
18
EIN
36-2549660
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)

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)

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)

National Wildlife Refuge Association

The mission of the National Wildlife Association is to conserve americas Wildlife heritage for future generations through strategic programs that protect and enhance the National Wildlife Refuge system and the landscapes beyond its boundaries.
Revenue
$2.1m
Assets
$740.1k
Employees
15
EIN
23-7447365
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Birdlife International

The BirdLife Partnership strives to conserve birds, their habitats and global biodiversity, working with people towards sustainability in the use of natural resources.
Revenue
$48.7m
Assets
$37.7m
Employees
0
EIN
98-0175797
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)

Tri-State Bird Rescue and Research

Tri-State Bird Rescue and Research is an internationally recognized, licensed, nonprofit wildlife rehabilitation organization that cares for nearly 3,000 injured, orphaned, and oiled native wild birds each year ranging from hummingbirds to eagles.
Revenue
$3.0m
Assets
$10.1m
Employees
41
EIN
51-0265807
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)

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)

Fossil Rim Wildlife Center

Fossil Rim Wildlife Center is dedicated to the conservation of species in peril, conducting scientific research, training of professionals, responsible management of natural resources and public education.
Revenue
$7.4m
Assets
$21.7m
Employees
114
EIN
75-2327438
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Westmoreland Sanctuary

Established as a not-for-profit nature center and wildlife preserve with the mission to establish, maintain and conserve its 640 acres of land and 7.5 miles of hiking trails for the free use, enjoyment and education of the public.
Revenue
$2.0m
Assets
$9.6m
Employees
5
EIN
13-1855977
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Friends of Birdlife International

Friends of Birdlife International funds bird species conservation programs to prevent extinction, supporting Birdlife International.
Revenue
$3.5m
Assets
$8.9m
Employees
5
EIN
30-0265343
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Peregrine Fund

The Peregrine Fund is dedicated to conserving birds of prey worldwide, most notably the Harpy Eagle in the Darien Rainforest in Panama and the California Condor in Arizona and Utah.
Revenue
$34.6m
Assets
$55.4m
Employees
69
EIN
23-1969973
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Insync Exotic

Texas-based Insync Exotic is an animal rescue and care organization that specializes in exotic animals, providing food, vet care, training, and more.
Revenue
$2.2m
Assets
$2.8m
Employees
35
EIN
31-1726497
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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This category corresponds to the "D34: Wildlife Sanctuary, Refuge" 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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