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California wildlife sanctuaries

There are 187wildlife sanctuaries and refuges in California. Combined, these Californianwildlife sanctuariesemploy 1,200 people, earn more than $133 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $274 million.
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Wildlife sanctuaries by major California cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Los Angeles
35
$28,113,302
San Francisco
22
$31,018,034
San Diego
19
$7,279,314
Riverside
17
$1,394,100
Sacramento
13
$9,636,277
Santa Rosa
12
$27,812,926
San Jose
11
$2,969,409
Santa Maria
7
$6,752,714
Oxnard
7
$1,405,442
San Luis Obispo
5
$4,100,545
Showing 10 of 21metros

Job trends for California wildlife sanctuaries

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
30
1-10
27
11-25
18
26-100
12
101 to 1,000
2
1,000+
0
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Sizes of wildlife sanctuaries in California

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
80
$250k to $1M
27
$1M to $5M
20
$5M to $25M
6
$25M to $100M
0
$100M+
0
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Directory of wildlife sanctuaries in California

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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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

California Wildlife Center (CWC)

California Wildlife Center, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, provides full term medical and rehabilitative care for native terrestrial and avian wildlife in Los Angeles, Orange and Southern Ventura Counties.
Revenue
$2.3m
Assets
$8.7m
Employees
19
EIN
95-4580790
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Lions Tigers and Bears

A no-kill, non-profit sanctuary in Alpine, CA, dedicated to providing care and education for rescued exotic animals.
Revenue
$5.7m
Assets
$9.2m
Employees
33
EIN
33-0938499
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Point Blue Conservation Science (PRBO)

Point Blue Conservation Science is dedicated to conserving birds, other wildlife, and ecosystems through innovative scientific research, restoration, outreach and extensive partnerships.
Revenue
$20.7m
Assets
$20.2m
Employees
202
EIN
94-1594250
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Oscar's Place

Oscar's Place rescues, rehabilitates and rehomes donkeys that would otherwise be slaughtered. The center serves as a sanctuary and shelter for these animals in Hopland, CA.
Revenue
$2.4m
Assets
$321.6k
Employees
11
EIN
87-0859346
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Ventana Wildlife Society

Ventana Wildlife Society conserves native wildlife through species recovery, education programs, and ownership of two sanctuaries in Monterey, CA.
Revenue
$2.7m
Assets
$5.6m
Employees
33
EIN
94-2795935
IRS type
501(c)(3)

International Bird Rescue

International Bird Rescue rescues waterbirds in crisis worldwide and provides conservation and education services.
Revenue
$2.9m
Assets
$1.0m
Employees
50
EIN
94-1739027
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Pacific Wildlife Care

PWC: Supports San Luis Obispo County wildlife via rehabilitation and educational outreach. A refuge for injured animals returning them to the wild.
Revenue
$2.9m
Assets
$4.2m
Employees
8
EIN
77-0196350
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Institute for Bird Populations

A conservation-focused organization studying the demography and ecology of bird populations through avian monitoring programs, with specific expertise in regional science.
Revenue
$2.8m
Assets
$825.6k
Employees
59
EIN
68-0175012
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Roar Foundation

The Roar Foundation is a nonprofit organization that focuses on the welfare of rescued and abused exotic cats. Their sanctuary is located in the Mojave Desert, and they provide a safe haven for animals that need it.
Revenue
$856.5k
Assets
$1.3m
Employees
9
EIN
95-3868718
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Return To Freedom

Return to Freedom provides a safe haven to almost 400 wild horses including 29 burros. With roundups on-going, the sanctuary fills a vital niche to meet the immediate needs of rescue and sanctuary for wild horses and burros.
Revenue
$3.1m
Assets
$1.8m
Employees
21
EIN
06-1484961
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Orangutan Foundation International

Orangutan Foundation International provides care and research of orangutans in the wild and captivity, conserves their habitat, and creates materials about them for academic audiences and the public at large.
Revenue
$1.5m
Assets
$6.9m
Employees
7
EIN
95-4112467
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Pacific Animal Initiatives

Pacific Animal Initiatives is a religion-related single organization support located in Burlingame, CA. Their mission is to support the missions and activities of the supported organizations.
Revenue
$1.5m
Assets
$173.1k
Employees
3
EIN
47-3166787
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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