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Animal-related nonprofits in North Carolina: 1,492 registered with the IRS
1,492 animal-related nonprofits are registered with the IRS in North Carolina, 1,463 of them 501(c)(3) charities; the 452 that report revenue took in $238.5 million. The most are in Charlotte (76), Raleigh (45), Greensboro (39). The largest by revenue: The North Carolina Aquarium Society ($21.5 million), North Carolina Zoological Society Inc ($15.5 million), Brother Wolf Animal Rescue Inc ($14.7 million).
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The 500 largest by revenue
| Organization | City | Type | Since | Revenue | Assets | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The North Carolina Aquarium Society | Raleigh | 501(c)(3) | 1986 | $21.5 million | $57.7 million | 2025-12 |
| North Carolina Zoological Society Inc | Asheboro | 501(c)(3) | 1971 | $15.5 million | $70.4 million | 2025-12 |
| Brother Wolf Animal Rescue Inc | Asheville | 501(c)(3) | 2007 | $14.7 million | $15.5 million | 2024-12 |
| Humane Society of Charlotte Inc | Charlotte | 501(c)(3) | 1979 | $9.2 million | $26.8 million | 2025-12 |
| Asheville Humane Society Inc | Asheville | 501(c)(3) | 1985 | $8.8 million | $7.1 million | 2025-06 |
| Society for the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals Wake County Inc | Raleigh | 501(c)(3) | 1968 | $8.1 million | $23.4 million | 2025-06 |
| Spay Neuter Charlotte | Charlotte | 501(c)(3) | 2011 | $5.7 million | $5.8 million | 2024-12 |
| American Kennel Club Canine Health Foundation Inc | Raleigh | 501(c)(3) | 1995 | $5.6 million | $41.8 million | 2025-12 |
| Humane Society of Moore County Inc | Southern Pnes | 501(c)(3) | 1967 | $5.2 million | $9.7 million | 2025-12 |
| Blue Ridge Humane Society Inc | Mills River | 501(c)(3) | 1952 | $3.6 million | $7.7 million | 2025-06 |
| Forsyth Humane Society | Winston Salem | 501(c)(3) | 1971 | $3.1 million | $6.9 million | 2025-03 |
| Animal Protection Society of Durham | Durham | 501(c)(3) | 1971 | $2.7 million | $2.1 million | 2025-06 |
| Saving Grace Animals for Adoption Inc | Wake Forest | 501(c)(3) | 2004 | $2.7 million | $2.3 million | 2025-12 |
| Red Bell Run Foundation Inc | Columbus | 501(c)(3) | 2020 | $2.4 million | $263,974 | 2025-12 |
| Animal League of Gaston County | Gastonia | 501(c)(3) | 2003 | $2.3 million | $4.3 million | 2025-12 |
| Humane Society of the Piedmont Inc | Greensboro | 501(c)(3) | 1961 | $2.3 million | $1.8 million | 2025-12 |
| Ncasi Foundation | Cary | 501(c)(3) | 2001 | $2.1 million | $1.2 million | 2025-03 |
| Humane Society of Catawba County | Newton | 501(c)(3) | 1984 | $2.1 million | $2.5 million | 2024-12 |
| Humane Society of Union County Inc | Monroe | 501(c)(3) | 1984 | $2.1 million | $1.3 million | 2025-12 |
| Wing Haven Foundation Incorporated | Charlotte | 501(c)(3) | 1971 | $2.1 million | $16.8 million | 2026-06 |
| Carolina Tiger Rescue | Pittsboro | 501(c)(3) | 1987 | $2 million | $5.5 million | 2025-06 |
| Grey Muzzle Organization | Raleigh | 501(c)(3) | 2008 | $1.8 million | $2.9 million | 2025-06 |
| Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center | Surf City | 501(c)(3) | 1998 | $1.8 million | $7.9 million | 2024-12 |
| Safe Haven for Cats | Raleigh | 501(c)(3) | 1995 | $1.8 million | $825,071 | 2025-06 |
| Carolina Raptor Center Inc | Huntersville | 501(c)(3) | 1983 | $1.7 million | $2.3 million | 2025-06 |
| Sylvan Heights Waterfowl Park and Eco-Center Inc | Scotland Neck | 501(c)(3) | 2007 | $1.6 million | $4.2 million | 2025-06 |
| Blind Cat Rescue & Sanctuary Inc | Saint Pauls | 501(c)(3) | 2005 | $1.6 million | $6.7 million | 2025-12 |
| Friends of Bonobos | Durham | 501(c)(3) | 2004 | $1.5 million | $449,271 | 2024-12 |
| Cabarrus Spay & Neuter Clinic Inc | Concord | 501(c)(3) | 2009 | $1.5 million | $1.5 million | 2025-08 |
| Valley River Humane Society Inc | Murphy | 501(c)(3) | 1978 | $1.5 million | $860,012 | 2025-06 |
| Independent Animal Rescue Inc | Durham | 501(c)(3) | 1996 | $1.3 million | $3.1 million | 2025-06 |
| Lake Norman Humane Inc | Mooresville | 501(c)(3) | 2008 | $1.3 million | $3.6 million | 2025-12 |
| Neuse River Golden Retriever Rescue Inc | Raleigh | 501(c)(3) | 1998 | $1.3 million | $2 million | 2025-12 |
| Conservation Through Public Health | Holly Springs | 501(c)(3) | 2003 | $1.3 million | $788,429 | 2024-12 |
| Corolla Wild Horse Fund Inc | Corolla | 501(c)(3) | 2001 | $1.2 million | $2.4 million | 2024-12 |
| Forgotten Now Family Rescue Co | Cornelius | 501(c)(3) | 2021 | $1.2 million | $104,198 | 2024-12 |
| Lenoir County Spca Inc | Kinston | 501(c)(3) | 1976 | $1.1 million | $6.5 million | 2025-06 |
| Fayetteville Animal Protection Society Inc | Fayetteville | 501(c)(3) | 1982 | $1.1 million | $2.9 million | 2026-02 |
| Watauga Humane Society | Boone | 501(c)(3) | 1971 | $1.1 million | $4.7 million | 2025-06 |
| China Rescue Dogs Inc | Vass | 501(c)(3) | 2019 | $1.1 million | $206,325 | 2024-12 |
| Ziggys Refuge | Providence | 501(c)(3) | 2017 | $1.1 million | $1.6 million | 2024-12 |
| Paws Place Inc | Winnabow | 501(c)(3) | 1999 | $1 million | $1.4 million | 2025-12 |
| Harmony Animal Rescue Clinic Inc | Apex | 501(c)(3) | 2020 | $1 million | $53,001 | 2025-12 |
| Second Chance Pet Adoptions Inc | Raleigh | 501(c)(3) | 1992 | $1 million | $2.1 million | 2025-06 |
| North Carolina Wildlife Habitat Foundation Inc | Greensboro | 501(c)(3) | 1992 | $1 million | $8 million | 2025-06 |
| Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society Inc | Cashiers | 501(c)(3) | 1988 | $1 million | $4.3 million | 2024-12 |
| Borderless Friends Forever Foundation | Cary | 501(c)(3) | 2015 | $997,760 | $541,379 | 2025-12 |
| Yancey County Humane Society | Burnsville | 501(c)(3) | 1985 | $973,556 | $1.3 million | 2025-06 |
| Carolina Waterfowl Rescue | Indian Trail | 501(c)(3) | 2006 | $972,863 | $331,292 | 2025-12 |
| Mountain Pet Rescue Asheville | Candler | 501(c)(3) | 2017 | $971,652 | $918,975 | 2024-12 |
| Nothing But Luck Inc | Kernersville | 501(c)(3) | 2021 | $953,053 | $52,065 | 2023-12 |
| Foothills Humane Society Inc | Columbus | 501(c)(3) | 1957 | $952,029 | $1.1 million | 2025-06 |
| Wake County Wildlife Club Inc | Raleigh | 501(c)(4) | 1975 | $929,604 | $2.9 million | 2025-03 |
| Animal Protection Society of Orange Co Inc | Mebane | 501(c)(3) | 1972 | $912,951 | $1.1 million | 2025-06 |
| Logans Run Rescue | Murphy | 501(c)(3) | 2009 | $890,946 | $129,031 | 2025-12 |
| Outer Banks Spca | Manteo | 501(c)(3) | 1992 | $888,543 | $739,253 | 2025-06 |
| Avery County N C Humane Society Inc | Newland | 501(c)(3) | 1982 | $875,631 | $4.4 million | 2025-06 |
| Heart of the Foothills Animal Rescue | Rutherfordton | 501(c)(3) | 2019 | $870,673 | $281,820 | 2025-12 |
| Help Asheville Bears | Asheville | 501(c)(3) | 2021 | $849,469 | $17,987 | 2022-12 |
| Spca of Northeastern North Carolina Inc | Elizabeth Cty | 501(c)(3) | 1989 | $836,555 | $1.8 million | 2025-06 |
| Animal Adoption and Rescue Foundation of Winston-Salem Inc | Winston Salem | 501(c)(3) | 1996 | $822,846 | $3.8 million | 2025-12 |
| Tiger World Inc | Rockwell | 501(c)(3) | 2010 | $809,063 | $557,196 | 2025-12 |
| Ruff Love Foster Care and Dog Rescue | Thomasville | 501(c)(3) | 2002 | $800,225 | $664,480 | 2025-12 |
| Piedmont Wildlife Center | Durham | 501(c)(3) | 2003 | $797,764 | $739,895 | 2025-06 |
| Archdale Affordable Neuter & Wellness Clinic Inc | Archdale | 501(c)(3) | 2019 | $779,750 | $163,496 | 2024-12 |
| Rescue Ranch Inc | Statesville | 501(c)(3) | 2012 | $774,241 | $1.1 million | 2025-12 |
| Red Dog Farm Animal Rescue Network | Stokesdale | 501(c)(3) | 2006 | $764,001 | $2.5 million | 2024-12 |
| Cliffords Army Rescue Extravaganza Inc | Earl | 501(c)(3) | 2016 | $711,099 | $47,695 | 2024-12 |
| Project 2 Heal | Charlotte | 501(c)(3) | 2011 | $698,700 | $726,537 | 2025-12 |
| Beyond Fences Inc | Durham | 501(c)(3) | 2009 | $678,666 | $1.3 million | 2025-12 |
| Bullies 2 the Rescue | Marshville | 501(c)(3) | 2014 | $668,051 | $187,755 | 2024-12 |
| Carteret County Humane Society Inc | Newport | 501(c)(3) | 1987 | $666,225 | $1.3 million | 2025-12 |
| Sarges Animal Rescue Foundation Inc | Waynesville | 501(c)(3) | 2006 | $660,356 | $2 million | 2025-12 |
| Piedmont Animal Rescue | Mooresville | 501(c)(3) | 2017 | $650,835 | $66,487 | 2025-12 |
| Humane Society of Concord & Greater Cabarrus County | Concord | 501(c)(3) | 1998 | $648,418 | $1.1 million | 2026-04 |
| Conservators Center Inc | Mebane | 501(c)(3) | 1999 | $647,779 | $703,044 | 2025-12 |
| Mitchell County Animal Rescue Inc | Spruce Pine | 501(c)(3) | 1985 | $627,622 | $967,601 | 2025-12 |
| Piedmont Farm Animal Refuge | Pittsboro | 501(c)(3) | 2014 | $605,164 | $982,999 | 2025-06 |
| Macon County Humane Society | Franklin | 501(c)(3) | 1964 | $582,839 | $1 million | 2025-06 |
| Goathouse Refuge Inc | Pittsboro | 501(c)(3) | 2025 | $582,302 | $21,355 | 2025-12 |
| Society for the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals of the Triad | Greensboro | 501(c)(3) | 1994 | $551,936 | $1.9 million | 2025-12 |
| Ardmore Ahimsa Initiative Inc | Durham | 501(c)(3) | 2019 | $529,855 | $0 | 2024-12 |
| Red Feather Farm | Winston Salem | 501(c)(3) | 2021 | $525,419 | $223,215 | 2025-12 |
| Appalachian Wildlife Refuge | Candler | 501(c)(3) | 2015 | $511,834 | $763,533 | 2025-12 |
| Doberman Pinscher Club of America | Matthews | 501(c)(3) | 2002 | $510,480 | $1.1 million | 2025-09 |
| Adopt-An-Angel | Wilmington | 501(c)(3) | 2004 | $501,232 | $1.5 million | 2025-12 |
| Heart of Horse Sense Inc | Marshall | 501(c)(3) | 2014 | $498,075 | $86,637 | 2024-12 |
| Paw-Fect Match Rescue & Rehabilitation | Holly Springs | 501(c)(3) | 2006 | $496,166 | $419,774 | 2025-12 |
| Misplaced Mutts | Newport | 501(c)(3) | 2017 | $494,089 | $294,031 | 2025-12 |
| Possumwood Acres Wildlife Sanctuary | Hubert | 501(c)(3) | 2005 | $487,541 | $1.4 million | 2025-12 |
| Wildtrack Inc | Durham | 501(c)(3) | 2011 | $487,316 | $517,593 | 2025-12 |
| Animalkind Inc | Raleigh | 501(c)(3) | 1998 | $477,484 | $378,702 | 2025-06 |
| Adoption First Animal Rescue | Jacksonville | 501(c)(3) | 2015 | $471,139 | $940,225 | 2025-12 |
| Charlies Angels Animal Rescue | Fletcher | 501(c)(3) | 2010 | $465,318 | $1.1 million | 2025-06 |
| Spaykind | Winston Salem | 501(c)(3) | 1999 | $433,264 | $453,089 | 2025-12 |
| Scotland County Humane Society Inc | Laurinburg | 501(c)(3) | 1974 | $430,266 | $1.2 million | 2025-06 |
| North Carolina Aberdeen Angus Breeders Association Inc | Castalia | 501(c)(5) | 2014 | $430,255 | $122,437 | 2025-12 |
| Association of Shelter Veterinarians Inc | Apex | 501(c)(3) | 2002 | $425,455 | $771,464 | 2025-12 |
| Paws for Life NC | Youngsville | 501(c)(3) | 2002 | $424,307 | $276,708 | 2025-12 |
| Hickory Nut Gap Farm Education Project Inc | Fairview | 501(c)(3) | 2021 | $413,874 | $147,387 | 2025-12 |
| Southport-Oak Island Animal Rescue | Southport | 501(c)(3) | 1999 | $412,043 | $623,385 | 2025-12 |
| Blind Spot Animal Sanctuary Inc | Durham | 501(c)(3) | 2017 | $408,989 | $531,106 | 2025-12 |
| Animal Protection Society of Caswell County Inc | Yanceyville | 501(c)(3) | 1995 | $407,687 | $429,664 | 2026-06 |
| Sister Kitten Animal Rescue | Maggie Valley | 501(c)(3) | 2020 | $403,300 | $317,840 | 2024-12 |
| Robeson County Humane Society Inc | Lumberton | 501(c)(3) | 1991 | $398,806 | $695,141 | 2025-03 |
| Dizzy Dog Animal Rescue | Mooresville | 501(c)(3) | 2021 | $392,082 | $19,450 | 2024-12 |
| Cat Angels Pet Adoptions Inc | Cary | 501(c)(3) | 2006 | $388,363 | $21,390 | 2024-12 |
| International Sea Turtle Society | Surf City | 501(c)(3) | 1996 | $385,186 | $548,260 | 2024-12 |
| North Mecklenburg Animal Rescue Inc | Concord | 501(c)(3) | 2007 | $380,644 | $1.5 million | 2025-12 |
| Freedom Ride Rescue | Raleigh | 501(c)(3) | 2018 | $379,732 | $71,198 | 2024-12 |
| Hope Animal Rescue | Durham | 501(c)(3) | 2013 | $376,228 | $218,882 | 2025-12 |
| Carolina Boxer Rescue Inc | Hampstead | 501(c)(3) | 2003 | $374,493 | $0 | 2024-12 |
| Dogs Ambulance Foundation - Ar Idardo | Charlotte | 501(c)(3) | 2022 | $362,922 | $17,790 | 2025-12 |
| Great Whale Conservancy | Burnsville | 501(c)(3) | 2014 | $359,588 | $486,194 | 2025-12 |
| Hope for Horses | Leicester | 501(c)(3) | 2000 | $358,304 | $844,042 | 2025-12 |
| Phoenix Landing Foundation | Alexander | 501(c)(3) | 2000 | $344,580 | $2.2 million | 2025-12 |
| Humane Society of Eastern Carolina | Greenville | 501(c)(3) | 1978 | $341,135 | $336,936 | 2025-12 |
| Esther Neonatal Kitten Alliance | Arden | 501(c)(3) | 2019 | $340,726 | $126,952 | 2024-12 |
| Feline Urgent Rescue of Western North Carolina | Waynesville | 501(c)(3) | 2014 | $332,267 | $421,868 | 2025-12 |
| Perfectly Imperfect Pups | Raleigh | 501(c)(3) | 2020 | $331,986 | $102,107 | 2025-12 |
| Pender County Humane Society | Burgaw | 501(c)(3) | 1997 | $331,177 | $1 million | 2025-12 |
| Humane Society of Wilkes | N Wilkesboro | 501(c)(3) | 1997 | $324,237 | $2 million | 2025-12 |
| Noahs Ark Humane Society | Franklin | 501(c)(3) | 2004 | $322,514 | $185,111 | 2025-12 |
| Coastal Carolina Riverwatch Inc | Morehead City | 501(c)(3) | 2020 | $313,934 | $290,809 | 2025-12 |
| Doggy Daze Boarding & Rescue Inc | Macclesfield | 501(c)(3) | 2014 | $311,408 | $356,144 | 2025-12 |
| It Takes A Village Rescue | Vass | 501(c)(3) | 2017 | $309,840 | $51,765 | 2025-12 |
| Carolina Wildlife Conservation Center | Iron Station | 501(c)(3) | 2019 | $304,969 | $571,216 | 2024-12 |
| Doxie By Proxy Rescue Inc | Greensboro | 501(c)(3) | 2019 | $304,637 | $180,609 | 2025-12 |
| A Shelter Friend Inc | Council | 501(c)(3) | 2008 | $300,462 | $110,893 | 2024-12 |
| Tried By Fire Inc | New Bern | 501(c)(3) | 2017 | $297,995 | $511,186 | 2025-12 |
| Chatham Animal Rescue and Education Inc | Pittsboro | 501(c)(3) | 1989 | $290,391 | $796,787 | 2025-12 |
| Paws-Ability | Ocean Isl BCH | 501(c)(3) | 2008 | $288,176 | $333,079 | 2025-12 |
| Crisisdogsnc | Spring Lake | 501(c)(3) | 2020 | $285,294 | $56,658 | 2025-12 |
| Friends for Animals Humane Society of Burke County Inc | Morganton | 501(c)(3) | 1998 | $284,954 | $397,124 | 2025-12 |
| Randolph County Spca | Asheboro | 501(c)(3) | 2013 | $280,579 | $628,142 | 2025-12 |
| Humane Society of Beaufort County | Washington | 501(c)(3) | 1974 | $277,964 | $491,722 | 2025-12 |
| Juliet S House Animal Rescue Inc | Greensboro | 501(c)(3) | 2015 | $274,796 | $282,314 | 2025-12 |
| Shelter Dog Transport Alliance | Asheville | 501(c)(3) | 2023 | $273,365 | $169,351 | 2024-12 |
| Caring Hearts for Canines | Southern Pnes | 501(c)(3) | 2014 | $269,612 | $1.1 million | 2025-12 |
| Purr Partners | Youngsville | 501(c)(3) | 2009 | $268,816 | $108,645 | 2025-12 |
| Companion Animal Clinic of the Sandhills Foundation | Southern Pnes | 501(c)(3) | 2006 | $268,440 | $908,834 | 2025-12 |
| Happy Hills Animal Foundation Inc | Staley | 501(c)(3) | 2001 | $265,807 | $137,545 | 2025-06 |
| Horse Protection Society of North Carolina | China Grove | 501(c)(3) | 1999 | $264,411 | $714,541 | 2026-05 |
| Angels To the Animals | Denver | 501(c)(3) | 2023 | $259,545 | $61,109 | 2024-12 |
| Gio Fund Corporation | Leland | 501(c)(3) | 2016 | $257,144 | $48,024 | 2024-12 |
| Coastal Wildlife Refuge Society Inc | Manteo | 501(c)(3) | 1990 | $251,462 | $343,510 | 2025-09 |
| Southern Hope Animal Rescue & Education | Shawboro | 501(c)(3) | 2015 | $245,363 | $12,266 | 2025-12 |
| Crooked Tail Cat Rescue | Greensboro | 501(c)(3) | 2020 | $244,486 | $129,539 | 2025-12 |
| Pet Adoption and Wolfaro Society | Burlington | 501(c)(3) | 2002 | $238,546 | $417,117 | 2025-12 |
| Faithful Friends Animal Sanctuary | Salisbury | 501(c)(3) | 2007 | $235,306 | $1.6 million | 2025-12 |
| Godbey Creek Canine Rescue Inc | Mocksville | 501(c)(3) | 2013 | $235,133 | $61,388 | 2025-12 |
| Portuguese Water Dog Foundation Inc | Sanford | 501(c)(3) | 2023 | $234,237 | $582,028 | 2025-12 |
| Boyd Foundation Inc | Henderson | 501(c)(3) | 2011 | $230,471 | $144,142 | 2025-12 |
| Friends of the Stokes Shelter Inc | Walnut Cove | 501(c)(3) | 2013 | $229,646 | $617,034 | 2025-12 |
| Paws Placing Animals Within Society | Bryson City | 501(c)(3) | 1990 | $229,234 | $518,100 | 2024-12 |
| Humane Society of Davie County | Mocksville | 501(c)(3) | 1998 | $221,675 | $71,247 | 2025-06 |
| Greater Monroe Kennel Club | Matthews | 501(c)(4) | 2011 | $221,550 | $629,188 | 2024-12 |
| Unforgotten Souls Inc | Sunset Beach | 501(c)(3) | 2018 | $221,493 | $8,115 | 2025-12 |
| Feral Cat Assistance Program Inc | Greensboro | 501(c)(3) | 2004 | $220,982 | $436,390 | 2024-12 |
| Friends of Wake County Animal Center Inc | Wake Forest | 501(c)(3) | 2016 | $218,564 | $117,393 | 2024-12 |
| Friends of the Anson County Animal Shelter | Polkton | 501(c)(3) | 2017 | $216,586 | $77,796 | 2025-12 |
| Carolina Animal Rescue & Adoption Inc | Sanford | 501(c)(3) | 1983 | $216,188 | $346,124 | 2025-06 |
| Hollys Nest | Sanford | 501(c)(3) | 2012 | $216,037 | $195,852 | 2025-06 |
| Southern Sun Farm Sanctuary Inc | W Jefferson | 501(c)(3) | 2012 | $210,337 | $87,138 | 2025-12 |
| Vets To Vets United Inc | Durham | 501(c)(3) | 2012 | $209,083 | $341,056 | 2024-12 |
| Calvins Paws | Morrisville | 501(c)(3) | 2010 | $208,706 | $186,098 | 2025-12 |
| Vintage Racers for Rescues Inc | Blanch | 501(c)(3) | 2019 | $205,895 | $184,716 | 2025-12 |
| Aspca Veterinary Services of North Carolina PC | Asheville | 501(c)(3) | 2017 | $205,271 | $89,625 | 2024-12 |
| Labor of Love Transport Rescue | Horse Shoe | 501(c)(3) | 2019 | $202,767 | $161,243 | 2025-12 |
| Equine Journey Inc | Tryon | 501(c)(3) | 2021 | $202,738 | $86,890 | 2024-12 |
| Outer Banks Wildlife Shelter Inc | Newport | 501(c)(3) | 1988 | $197,073 | $197,437 | 2025-12 |
| Animal Victory Disaster & Abuse Fund | Wilmington | 501(c)(3) | 2022 | $196,963 | $75,409 | 2025-12 |
| Sparkle Cat Rescue Inc | Burlington | 501(c)(3) | 2016 | $195,426 | $49,919 | 2024-12 |
| Friends of Madison County Animals | Marshall | 501(c)(3) | 1995 | $193,948 | $223,045 | 2025-12 |
| Whisker Junction | Wake Forest | 501(c)(3) | 2025 | $193,086 | $191,231 | 2025-12 |
| De La Cruz Farms Inc | Deep Gap | 501(c)(3) | 2014 | $191,638 | $102,630 | 2024-12 |
| Sea Biscuit Wildlife Shelter | Southport | 501(c)(3) | 2008 | $187,945 | $864,127 | 2026-03 |
| The Humane Society of Granville County | Butner | 501(c)(3) | 2001 | $187,706 | $122,135 | 2025-07 |
| Friends of the Johnston Countyanimal Shelter | Smithfield | 501(c)(3) | 2014 | $186,089 | $247,798 | 2024-12 |
| Highland Canine Connect | Harmony | 501(c)(3) | 2019 | $185,624 | $135,201 | 2025-06 |
| Charleys K9 Rescue | Bahama | 501(c)(3) | 2020 | $185,623 | $69,194 | 2024-12 |
| Blazin Trails Bottle Babies Inc | Raleigh | 501(c)(3) | 2023 | $185,009 | $80,529 | 2025-12 |
| Final Run Rescue | Leicester | 501(c)(3) | 2024 | $183,492 | $184,556 | 2025-12 |
| Animal Haven of Asheville | Asheville | 501(c)(3) | 1999 | $183,428 | $1.1 million | 2025-12 |
| Microsanctuary Resource Center Inc | Chapel Hill | 501(c)(3) | 2017 | $179,621 | $86,128 | 2025-06 |
| Tilted Acres Rescue and Adoptions | Raeford | 501(c)(3) | 2014 | $178,406 | $36,931 | 2024-12 |
| German Shepherd Dog Rescue and Adoption Service | Durham | 501(c)(3) | 2015 | $177,470 | $1.5 million | 2025-12 |
| Paws of Hertford County | Murfreesboro | 501(c)(3) | 2007 | $177,455 | $122,666 | 2025-12 |
| Chihuahua Rescue & Transport Inc | Durham | 501(c)(3) | 2016 | $177,443 | $169,351 | 2024-12 |
| Carolinas Great Pyrenees Rescue Inc | Marshville | 501(c)(3) | 2003 | $172,486 | $37,931 | 2025-12 |
| Facilitate Rescue Inc | Clayton | 501(c)(3) | 2017 | $172,474 | $22,507 | 2025-12 |
| Greater Charlotte Spca | Charlotte | 501(c)(3) | 2010 | $171,087 | $158,951 | 2024-12 |
| Pawsitive Changes Inc | Kinston | 501(c)(3) | 2024 | $170,800 | $170,800 | 2024-12 |
| Horse Tales Farm Inc | Otto | 501(c)(3) | 2011 | $169,132 | $284,001 | 2025-12 |
| Humane Society of Davidson County Inc | Lexington | 501(c)(3) | 1978 | $168,838 | $843,672 | 2025-12 |
| Laps and Naps Home for Senior Cats Inc | Black MTN | 501(c)(3) | 2020 | $165,531 | $297,162 | 2024-12 |
| Friends of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Services Incorporated | Charlotte | 501(c)(3) | 2021 | $165,329 | $73,580 | 2025-12 |
| Hart-2-Heart Rescue Inc | Greensboro | 501(c)(3) | 2015 | $163,807 | $384,102 | 2025-12 |
| Triad Golden Retriever Rescue Inc | Greensboro | 501(c)(3) | 1997 | $160,764 | $115,712 | 2025-12 |
| Kreitzers Critter Corral Puppyrescue | Kannapolis | 501(c)(3) | 2008 | $160,690 | $74,731 | 2025-12 |
| Mid-Atlantic Pug Rescue Inc | Charlotte | 501(c)(3) | 2004 | $160,089 | $90,105 | 2025-12 |
| Foothills Canine Rescue Inc | Lenoir | 501(c)(3) | 2009 | $159,636 | $1.3 million | 2025-12 |
| Tri-County Animal Rescue Inc | Alexis | 501(c)(3) | 1999 | $159,269 | $290,497 | 2024-12 |
| Operation Catnip Inc | Raleigh | 501(c)(3) | 1998 | $158,662 | $299,736 | 2025-12 |
| X-Port Paws Inc | Matthews | 501(c)(3) | 2020 | $157,505 | $2,747 | 2025-12 |
| Golden Retriever Rescue Club of Charlotte Inc | Charlotte | 501(c)(3) | 2002 | $156,370 | $557,743 | 2025-12 |
| Animal Rescue and Foster Program Inc | Greensboro | 501(c)(3) | 1993 | $155,327 | $200,725 | 2024-12 |
| Doberman Rescue of the Triad | Greensboro | 501(c)(3) | 2002 | $154,274 | $166,234 | 2024-12 |
| Davidson County Animal Alliance Inc | Welcome | 501(c)(3) | 2016 | $154,224 | $38,738 | 2025-12 |
| Paw-Some Solutions Inc | Mount Airy | 501(c)(3) | 2024 | $152,879 | $17,067 | 2025-12 |
| Rottweiler Hearts Rescue | Chapel Hill | 501(c)(3) | 2012 | $152,431 | $34,896 | 2025-01 |
| Friendly Fields Farm | Waynesville | 501(c)(3) | 2021 | $151,972 | $243,840 | 2024-12 |
| Fur Babies Rescue | Hickory | 501(c)(3) | 2022 | $151,002 | $271,524 | 2025-12 |
| Lils Thrift Shop | Lake Lure | 501(c)(3) | 2021 | $150,986 | $69,508 | 2025-12 |
| Charlotte Dog Training Club Inc | Charlotte | 501(c)(4) | 2004 | $150,031 | $215,428 | 2025-05 |
| Animal C A R E Foundation Inc | Welcome | 501(c)(3) | 2017 | $149,761 | $61,231 | 2025-12 |
| Lucky Labs Rescue Corp | Charlotte | 501(c)(3) | 2011 | $149,183 | $186,063 | 2025-12 |
| Billies Buddies | Charlotte | 501(c)(3) | 2020 | $146,540 | $90,752 | 2024-12 |
| Bestfriends Pet Adoptions | Cary | 501(c)(3) | 1999 | $146,338 | $76,561 | 2025-12 |
| Spca Alliance of NC Inc | Tarboro | 501(c)(3) | 2008 | $144,909 | $81,463 | 2024-12 |
| Paws Prayers & Promises | Tryon | 501(c)(3) | 2015 | $144,836 | $27,761 | 2025-12 |
| Catsfirst | Greensboro | 501(c)(3) | 2016 | $142,810 | $47,642 | 2025-12 |
| Friends of Feral Felines | Charlotte | 501(c)(3) | 2013 | $142,112 | $312,261 | 2025-06 |
| Cat Staff Inn and Sanctuary | Raeford | 501(c)(3) | 2015 | $141,800 | $1 | 2025-12 |
| Dogs Deserve Better Piedmont | Creedmoor | 501(c)(3) | 2024 | $141,511 | $27,073 | 2025-12 |
| A Better Life Animal Rescue Inc | Morganton | 501(c)(3) | 2010 | $140,367 | $41,768 | 2025-12 |
| Community Partnership for Pets Inc | Flat Rock | 501(c)(3) | 2005 | $140,222 | $176,777 | 2025-12 |
| Mayberry 4 Paws | Mount Airy | 501(c)(3) | 2010 | $139,356 | $11,036 | 2024-12 |
| Windsor Kittens | Charlotte | 501(c)(3) | 2023 | $139,245 | $117,546 | 2025-12 |
| Collie Rescue of the Carolinas | Winston Salem | 501(c)(3) | 2002 | $138,385 | $637,715 | 2025-12 |
| Swannanoa Valley Historical & Preservation Association Inc | Black MTN | 501(c)(3) | 1989 | $137,489 | $415,867 | 2025-08 |
| Paws of the Pines Rescue Inc | Pinebluff | 501(c)(3) | 2022 | $136,231 | $6,065 | 2025-12 |
| Carolina Deer Association | Robbins | 501(c)(3) | 2024 | $134,731 | $41,888 | 2025-12 |
| Skywatch Bird Rescue Inc | Castle Hayne | 501(c)(3) | 2014 | $133,091 | $41,524 | 2025-12 |
| Johnston County Animal Protection League Inc | Smithfield | 501(c)(3) | 2001 | $132,199 | $114,693 | 2025-12 |
| Dappled Hills Farm Inc | Davidson | 501(c)(3) | 2023 | $130,200 | $145,195 | 2024-12 |
| Helping Equines Regain Dignity | Ruffin | 501(c)(3) | 2016 | $129,270 | $108,268 | 2025-12 |
| Cape Fear Dog Training Club Inc | Fayetteville | 501(c)(7) | 2008 | $129,180 | $766,751 | 2024-12 |
| Triad Independent Cat Rescue Inc | Greensboro | 501(c)(3) | 2015 | $127,032 | $50,092 | 2025-12 |
| American Wildlife Refuge Inc | Raleigh | 501(c)(3) | 2001 | $127,023 | $59,146 | 2024-12 |
| Healing Acres Horse Farm Inc | Sanford | 501(c)(3) | 2024 | $126,933 | $7,410 | 2025-12 |
| Carolina Equine Rescue & Assistance Cera | Monroe | 501(c)(3) | 2010 | $126,489 | $40,114 | 2024-12 |
| Hummingbird Farm | Pittsboro | 501(c)(3) | 1998 | $126,378 | $292,602 | 2025-06 |
| Cat Smart Coalition Inc | Concord | 501(c)(3) | 2015 | $126,188 | $43,965 | 2025-12 |
| Alley Cats and Angels | Apex | 501(c)(3) | 2009 | $126,168 | $87,308 | 2025-12 |
| Carolina Pet Adoption and Welfare Inc | Waxhaw | 501(c)(3) | 2007 | $126,086 | $135,336 | 2025-12 |
| Ashe County Humane Society Inc | W Jefferson | 501(c)(3) | 2024 | $124,843 | $172,717 | 2025-12 |
| Feline Hope Animal Shelter Inc | Kitty Hawk | 501(c)(3) | 1998 | $124,371 | $497,581 | 2025-12 |
| Island Cat Allies | Emerald Isle | 501(c)(3) | 2004 | $123,577 | $23,585 | 2025-10 |
| Wild Tails NC Inc | Snow Camp | 501(c)(3) | 2020 | $123,081 | $369,087 | 2025-12 |
| Shelter Guardians Inc | Salisbury | 501(c)(3) | 2014 | $122,464 | $3.2 million | 2025-12 |
| Binxs Home for Black Cats Co | Asheville | 501(c)(3) | 2021 | $121,734 | $4,693 | 2023-12 |
| Pets Are Worth Saving Paws of Rutherford County NC | Lake Lure | 501(c)(3) | 2015 | $121,422 | $26,459 | 2025-12 |
| Arms Around Asd | Asheville | 501(c)(3) | 2014 | $121,327 | $69,771 | 2025-12 |
| Paws and Love Inc | Washington | 501(c)(3) | 2015 | $120,493 | $77,306 | 2025-12 |
| Animal Services Foundation | Morganton | 501(c)(3) | 2021 | $120,067 | $82,383 | 2025-06 |
| Feline Urgent Rescue & Rehab Inc | Hampstead | 501(c)(3) | 2010 | $119,752 | $50,534 | 2025-12 |
| N E S T Inc | Kitty Hawk | 501(c)(3) | 1998 | $119,709 | $661,958 | 2025-12 |
| Healing Angels Organization | Concord | 501(c)(3) | 2019 | $119,668 | $77,505 | 2023-12 |
| Puppies Under Protection Inc | Warne | 501(c)(3) | 1999 | $119,191 | $55,691 | 2024-12 |
| Spirit Cove Inc | Hendersonville | 501(c)(3) | 2019 | $118,362 | $1 million | 2024-12 |
| New Hanover Humane Society Inc | Wilmington | 501(c)(3) | 2014 | $117,810 | $151,286 | 2025-12 |
| Greyhound Friends of North Carolina Inc | Summerfield | 501(c)(3) | 1996 | $116,371 | $84,138 | 2024-12 |
| Proud Spirit Horse Rescue Inc | Wilkesboro | 501(c)(3) | 2002 | $115,680 | $15,171 | 2025-12 |
| Naughty Donkey Farm Sanctuary Inc | Albemarle | 501(c)(3) | 2022 | $115,282 | $33,742 | 2025-12 |
| Dogcamp Boquete Foundation | Charlotte | 501(c)(3) | 2023 | $114,117 | $12,390 | 2025-12 |
| Animal Welfare of the Albemarle Region Every Day | Hertford | 501(c)(3) | 2009 | $113,037 | $137,227 | 2026-06 |
| Humane Society of Rowan County Inc | Salisbury | 501(c)(3) | 1977 | $112,842 | $390,024 | 2025-12 |
| Wagon Tails Farm Rescue | Beulaville | 501(c)(3) | 2019 | $112,390 | $5,555 | 2024-12 |
| Awareguatemala Inc | Durham | 501(c)(3) | 2002 | $112,268 | $6,447 | 2024-12 |
| Forever Free Sanctuary | Winston Salem | 501(c)(3) | 2023 | $112,170 | $19,826 | 2025-12 |
| Double Spiral Conservation | Fuquay Varina | 501(c)(3) | 2022 | $110,000 | $32,993 | 2025-12 |
| Charlotte Cocker Rescue of NC Inc | Kannapolis | 501(c)(3) | 2010 | $109,985 | $143,952 | 2025-12 |
| Boston Terrier Rescue of North Carolina | Stella | 501(c)(3) | 2005 | $109,122 | $664,282 | 2026-05 |
| South Charlotte Dog Rescue | Waxhaw | 501(c)(3) | 2016 | $108,642 | $18,361 | 2024-12 |
| Our Wild Neighbors Inc | Hillsborough | 501(c)(3) | 2012 | $108,625 | $30,183 | 2024-12 |
| Cabarrus Cares Inc | Concord | 501(c)(3) | 2004 | $108,469 | $34,104 | 2014-12 |
| Animal Edventures | Coats | 501(c)(3) | 2014 | $107,320 | $70,189 | 2024-01 |
| Solutions for Animals Inc | Southern Pnes | 501(c)(3) | 2014 | $106,324 | $136,144 | 2024-12 |
| Red Barn Rescue | Clayton | 501(c)(3) | 2015 | $105,990 | $335,036 | 2025-12 |
| Freedom German Shepherd Rescue | La Grange | 501(c)(3) | 2018 | $104,723 | $6,398 | 2025-12 |
| Shiloh Farm Ministry | Goldsboro | 501(c)(3) | 2008 | $104,103 | $52,638 | 2024-12 |
| Cat Tails Cat Adoption Services Inc | Ocean Isl BCH | 501(c)(3) | 2004 | $103,834 | $262,909 | 2024-12 |
| Animal Protection Society of Person County Inc | Roxboro | 501(c)(3) | 2003 | $103,431 | $97,295 | 2024-12 |
| Cat Tales Rescue NC | Chapel Hill | 501(c)(3) | 2023 | $102,857 | $33,197 | 2025-06 |
| North Carolina Animal Federation | Charlotte | 501(c)(3) | 2013 | $102,748 | $40,913 | 2025-12 |
| Promoting Animal Welfare in North Carolina | Rocky Mount | 501(c)(3) | 2013 | $102,625 | $36,606 | 2025-12 |
| Montys Home | Burgaw | 501(c)(3) | 2007 | $101,511 | $469,571 | 2025-12 |
| Coastal Humane Society Inc | Kill Devil HL | 501(c)(3) | 2014 | $100,946 | $113,013 | 2025-12 |
| Spirit Horse Ranch Rescue and Education Inc | Asheboro | 501(c)(3) | 2016 | $100,769 | $1,636 | 2025-12 |
| Asheville Cat Weirdos Emergency Fund | Asheville | 501(c)(3) | 2018 | $100,541 | $14,023 | 2025-12 |
| Helping Animals To Survive | Denver | 501(c)(3) | 2015 | $100,540 | $88,956 | 2025-12 |
| Triangle Vegfest Inc | Wake Forest | 501(c)(3) | 2015 | $99,873 | $14,011 | 2025-12 |
| Trail of Faith Farms Co | Trenton | 501(c)(3) | 2018 | $98,944 | $15,417 | 2025-12 |
| Lake Norman Lucky Cat | Cornelius | 501(c)(3) | 2004 | $97,972 | $211,586 | 2024-12 |
| Riverside Ranch Inc | Clayton | 501(c)(3) | 2019 | $96,570 | $146,512 | 2025-12 |
| Freedom Farm Rescue Inc | Waxhaw | 501(c)(3) | 2016 | $96,327 | $49 | 2025-12 |
| National Link Coalition | Etowah | 501(c)(3) | 2023 | $95,899 | $123,933 | 2025-12 |
| Happy Tales Animal Sanutary Inc | Union Mills | 501(c)(3) | 2012 | $95,549 | $175,775 | 2025-12 |
| Lab Rescue of North Carolina Inc | Advance | 501(c)(3) | 1999 | $95,089 | $307,497 | 2025-12 |
| Austin Veterinary Outreach & Rescue Inc | Beaufort | 501(c)(3) | 2015 | $94,145 | $84,933 | 2025-12 |
| Airedale Rescue Group of Southcarolina | Wilmington | 501(c)(3) | 2007 | $93,979 | $80,192 | 2025-12 |
| Stanly County Humane Society Inc | Albemarle | 501(c)(3) | 2014 | $93,021 | $805,602 | 2024-12 |
| Fur-Ever Friends of North Carolina | Winston Salem | 501(c)(3) | 2004 | $92,791 | $136,778 | 2025-12 |
| Cape Fear Parrot Sanctuary Inc | Pink Hill | 501(c)(3) | 2014 | $90,813 | $187,679 | 2025-12 |
| Friends of Felines | Castle Hayne | 501(c)(3) | 1998 | $89,952 | $142,325 | 2025-12 |
| Humane Society of Alamance County Inc | Burlington | 501(c)(3) | 1973 | $89,361 | $142,316 | 2025-12 |
| Fresh Start Rescue | Willard | 501(c)(3) | 2017 | $89,344 | $20,269 | 2024-12 |
| Break the Chain Kennel Kru Inc | Greensboro | 501(c)(3) | 2016 | $89,310 | $30,548 | 2024-12 |
| Rescueconnect Animal Rescue | Wilmington | 501(c)(3) | 2014 | $88,855 | $44,619 | 2025-12 |
| Neshama Animal Rescue Inc | Raleigh | 501(c)(3) | 2020 | $88,464 | $1 | 2025-12 |
| Petopia Inc | Chapel Hill | 501(c)(3) | 2021 | $86,679 | $2.2 million | 2024-12 |
| Scooters Underdogs Inc | Newland | 501(c)(3) | 2022 | $86,530 | $85,057 | 2025-12 |
| Friends of Guilford County Animal Shelter | Jamestown | 501(c)(3) | 2021 | $85,837 | $314,500 | 2025-12 |
| NJ Aid for Animals Inc | New Bern | 501(c)(3) | 2006 | $83,899 | $455,133 | 2024-12 |
| Great Pyrenees Club of America | South Mills | 501(c)(3) | 2002 | $83,562 | $70,709 | 2025-06 |
| Four Beats for Pleasure Inc | Angier | 501(c)(4) | 2006 | $82,632 | $24,152 | 2023-12 |
| Zoomies Funny Farm | Sanford | 501(c)(3) | 2023 | $82,373 | $47,088 | 2025-12 |
| Paws 4 Purpose | Sneads Ferry | 501(c)(3) | 2020 | $81,971 | $74,837 | 2025-12 |
| Cats Cradle Inc | Morganton | 501(c)(3) | 2000 | $81,570 | $84,187 | 2025-12 |
| North Carolina Quarter Horse Association District V | Pittsboro | 501(c)(4) | 2003 | $80,597 | $77,009 | 2025-12 |
| Susies Hope | High Point | 501(c)(3) | 2011 | $79,612 | $29,324 | 2024-12 |
| Mias Mafia | Cary | 501(c)(3) | 2019 | $79,169 | $12,702 | 2025-12 |
| Bulldogs Urgent Mission Program To Expedite Readoption | Columbus | 501(c)(3) | 2014 | $77,746 | $28,186 | 2024-12 |
| Charlies Angels Animal Sanctuary Inc | Monroe | 501(c)(3) | 2022 | $77,528 | $101,302 | 2024-12 |
| Greyhound Care & Adoption of North Carolina | Cary | 501(c)(3) | 2024 | $76,176 | $38,992 | 2025-12 |
| Friends of Rocky Mount Animals | Rocky Mount | 501(c)(3) | 2006 | $76,023 | $181,316 | 2025-12 |
| Association for Pet Obesity Prevention Inc | Ocean Isl BCH | 501(c)(3) | 2014 | $75,212 | $36,560 | 2024-12 |
| Loving Pet Inn Adoptions Inc | High Point | 501(c)(3) | 2010 | $74,776 | $19,936 | 2025-12 |
| Friends of the Haywood County Animal Shelter | Waynesville | 501(c)(3) | 2014 | $74,211 | $192,845 | 2025-12 |
| Friends of the Pitt County Animal Shelter | Ayden | 501(c)(3) | 2004 | $74,194 | $110,407 | 2025-12 |
| Oaky Doak Farm Inc | Four Oaks | 501(c)(3) | 2022 | $74,158 | $23,666 | 2024-12 |
| P A W S Resale Shoppe | Wilmington | 501(c)(3) | 2019 | $73,751 | $7,783 | 2024-12 |
| Dunrovins Exotic Animal Sanctuary Inc | Vass | 501(c)(3) | 2023 | $72,512 | $10,578 | 2023-12 |
| All 4 Cats Inc | Wilmington | 501(c)(3) | 2014 | $72,484 | $28,552 | 2025-09 |
| Lending Paws A Hand Inc | Sanford | 501(c)(3) | 2022 | $71,976 | $10,410 | 2025-12 |
| Koras Rescue Ranch | Randleman | 501(c)(3) | 2023 | $71,906 | $36,335 | 2025-12 |
| Halifax County Horse Council | Roanoke Rapid | 501(c)(3) | 2023 | $71,664 | $34,566 | 2025-12 |
| Rogue Active Duty Animal Rescue Corp | Southern Pnes | 501(c)(3) | 2018 | $71,159 | $3,451 | 2024-12 |
| Playa Animal Welfare Services Inc | Brevard | 501(c)(3) | 2022 | $71,099 | $586 | 2025-12 |
| Carolina Animal Network | Selma | 501(c)(3) | 2021 | $70,842 | $1 | 2025-12 |
| Feline Friends of Moore County | Southern Pines | 501(c)(3) | 2019 | $70,341 | $9,627 | 2024-12 |
| Wilmington Fur Ball | Hampstead | 501(c)(3) | 2008 | $69,897 | $4,150 | 2026-02 |
| Dog Warriors Rescue Inc | Willow Spring | 501(c)(3) | 2023 | $69,797 | $11,422 | 2025-12 |
| Spay Neuter Initiative Program | Sanford | 501(c)(3) | 2020 | $66,422 | $164,145 | 2025-12 |
| Friends of Ncvma Foundation Inc | Raleigh | 501(c)(3) | 2006 | $66,056 | $444,509 | 2025-12 |
| Pamlico Animal Welfare Society Inc | Oriental | 501(c)(3) | 2007 | $65,841 | $267,955 | 2025-12 |
| Hamiltons Healing Hearts Inc | Willard | 501(c)(3) | 2021 | $65,791 | $13,218 | 2025-12 |
| Association for the Welfare of Animals | Shelby | 501(c)(3) | 2000 | $64,709 | $19,349 | 2023-12 |
| Beyond Animal Sheltering | Mars Hill | 501(c)(3) | 2024 | $63,718 | $62,876 | 2025-06 |
| Paw Prints Animal Rescue Inc | Garner | 501(c)(3) | 2004 | $63,303 | $62,885 | 2024-12 |
| Inked Kittens Club Inc | Charlotte | 501(c)(3) | 2024 | $62,622 | $9,959 | 2025-12 |
| Holden Beach Turtle Watch Program | Supply | 501(c)(3) | 1999 | $61,860 | $125,570 | 2025-12 |
| Operation Topcat | Sneads Ferry | 501(c)(3) | 1996 | $61,564 | $36,972 | 2025-12 |
| Love Mutts Rescue Inc | Raleigh | 501(c)(3) | 2014 | $60,156 | $25,832 | 2025-12 |
| All Aspects Service Dogs Inc | Charlotte | 501(c)(3) | 2018 | $59,947 | $137,402 | 2025-12 |
| Scarlet Oak Farms Inc | Ayden | 501(c)(3) | 2019 | $59,726 | $43,200 | 2025-12 |
| Catering To Cats & Dogs | Charlotte | 501(c)(3) | 2009 | $57,236 | $10,843 | 2025-12 |
| Heart of the Wild Equine Rescue | Whiteville | 501(c)(3) | 2025 | $56,866 | $500 | 2025-12 |
| Claws Inc | Chapel Hill | 501(c)(3) | 2021 | $56,705 | $3,645 | 2025-12 |
| Fayetteville NC Chapter of Links Inc | Fayetteville | 501(c)(4) | 2024 | $56,508 | $34,691 | 2026-04 |
| Pug Rescue of North Carolina Inc | Elizabeth Cty | 501(c)(3) | 2000 | $56,406 | $333,930 | 2024-12 |
| Cary Kennel Club | Fuquay Varina | 501(c)(4) | 2010 | $56,266 | $142,575 | 2025-12 |
| Haley Graves Foundation Inc | Summerfield | 501(c)(3) | 2021 | $56,020 | $6,088 | 2025-12 |
| Paws of Piedmont Animal Rescue | Locust | 501(c)(3) | 2017 | $55,675 | $2,220 | 2025-12 |
| Wild for Life Center for Rehabilitation of Wildlife Inc | Asheville | 501(c)(3) | 2000 | $54,520 | $121,367 | 2024-12 |
| The Humane Society of Jackson County Inc | Sylva | 501(c)(3) | 1990 | $51,746 | $348,088 | 2025-12 |
| Triangle Chicken Advocates Inc | Chapel Hill | 501(c)(3) | 2014 | $51,627 | $82,928 | 2025-06 |
| Friends of Mans Best Friend Inc | Snow Hill | 501(c)(3) | 2007 | $50,407 | $69,029 | 2025-12 |
| Yadkin River Waterfowl and Retriever Club Inc | Winston Salem | 501(c)(3) | 2025 | $50,257 | $49,737 | 2025-12 |
| Carolina Kennel Club | Greensboro | 501(c)(4) | 2008 | $49,391 | $265,198 | 2025-06 |
| Southeast German Shepherd Rescue Inc | Spring Hope | 501(c)(3) | 2024 | $48,792 | $18,903 | 2025-12 |
| Transylvania Animal Alliance Group Taag Inc | Brevard | 501(c)(3) | 2004 | $48,744 | $6,189 | 2025-12 |
| Diabetic Cats in Need Inc | Knightdale | 501(c)(3) | 2012 | $47,898 | $59,803 | 2025-12 |
| Carolina Veterinary Assistance and Adoption Group | Reidsville | 501(c)(3) | 2009 | $47,129 | $1,343 | 2025-12 |
| Wilmington Animal Centrix | Leland | 501(c)(3) | 2018 | $46,791 | $42,432 | 2025-12 |
| Friends of Craven County Sheriffs Office | Havelock | 501(c)(3) | 2020 | $45,714 | $16,315 | 2025-12 |
| Okinawa Stray Pet Rescue Inc | Jacksonville | 501(c)(3) | 2020 | $45,361 | $20,067 | 2025-12 |
| Rescue Ur Forever Friend | Garner | 501(c)(3) | 2012 | $45,164 | $131,670 | 2025-12 |
| Safe Haven Animal Discovery Experience Inc | Bolivia | 501(c)(3) | 2016 | $44,200 | $40,594 | 2025-12 |
| Companion Parrots Re-Home | Pineville | 501(c)(3) | 2008 | $43,893 | $198,987 | 2024-12 |
| Rebel Rescue South Korea Inc | Mooresville | 501(c)(3) | 2021 | $42,688 | $3,288 | 2024-12 |
| Gurney Institute of Animal Communication | Hendersonvlle | 501(c)(3) | 2014 | $42,624 | $7,014 | 2025-12 |
| Eastern Bluebird Rescue Group Inc | Warrenton | 501(c)(3) | 2005 | $42,603 | $270,140 | 2025-12 |
| Stepping Stones Canine Rescue | Winston Salem | 501(c)(3) | 2012 | $42,289 | $57,776 | 2025-12 |
| Surry Animal Rescue | Mount Airy | 501(c)(3) | 2014 | $42,044 | $36,305 | 2025-12 |
| Spay It Forward | Concord | 501(c)(3) | 2014 | $41,415 | $75,055 | 2025-12 |
| Making A Difference Rescue | Raeford | 501(c)(3) | 2016 | $41,213 | $14,687 | 2025-12 |
| Paws4life Inc | Indian Trail | 501(c)(3) | 2012 | $40,615 | $48,937 | 2025-12 |
| Mt Pleasant Animal Rescue | Mt Pleasant | 501(c)(3) | 2017 | $40,588 | $8,311 | 2025-12 |
| Fifis Friends Inc | Bakersville | 501(c)(3) | 2015 | $40,390 | $22,385 | 2025-12 |
| S T A R Ranch | Waynesville | 501(c)(3) | 2007 | $40,370 | $90,915 | 2024-06 |
| Shakir Family Foundation | Charlotte | 501(c)(3) | 2025 | $38,460 | $81 | 2025-12 |
| Unchain Cumberland County | Hope Mills | 501(c)(3) | 2009 | $38,223 | $34,352 | 2024-12 |
| For the Love of Dogs | Wilson | 501(c)(3) | 2003 | $35,280 | $686,797 | 2025-12 |
| Queens Brigade Inc | Lake Toxaway | 501(c)(3) | 2020 | $35,203 | $15,461 | 2025-12 |
| Blue Ridge Boxer Rescue | Walkertown | 501(c)(3) | 2004 | $35,177 | $82,028 | 2025-12 |
| Snowflake Animal Rescue Foundation | Raleigh | 501(c)(3) | 2000 | $35,041 | $96,184 | 2025-12 |
| Deer Track Wildlife Rescue of Denver Inc | Denver | 501(c)(3) | 2022 | $34,524 | $26,389 | 2025-12 |
| Blue Bloods Thoroughbred Adoption and Placement | Blanch | 501(c)(3) | 2022 | $32,900 | $18,055 | 2024-12 |
| Bewild | Durham | 501(c)(3) | 2018 | $32,706 | $2,042 | 2024-12 |
| Nichelem Animal Sanctuary Incorporated | Ellerbe | 501(c)(3) | 2023 | $32,532 | $1,289 | 2024-12 |
| Oak Ridge Horse Show Association | Stokesdale | 501(c)(3) | 2021 | $32,458 | $49,019 | 2025-12 |
| Carolina Bird Club Inc | Raleigh | 501(c)(3) | 1966 | $31,034 | $281,661 | 2024-12 |
| The Puppy People Rescue Inc | Mooresville | 501(c)(3) | 2016 | $30,750 | $276 | 2024-12 |
| International Horsemahship Fountati On | Huntersville | 501(c)(3) | 2026 | $29,423 | $58,421 | 2024-12 |
| Columbus Humane Society Inc | Whiteville | 501(c)(3) | 1998 | $27,335 | $162,110 | 2025-12 |
| Partners Canines Counseling and Shelter Services Inc | Todd | 501(c)(3) | 2009 | $26,871 | $38,123 | 2025-12 |
| Savedog Project Inc | Wilmington | 501(c)(3) | 2014 | $26,385 | $78,124 | 2025-12 |
| Schnauzer Rescue of the Carolinas | Lenoir | 501(c)(3) | 2003 | $25,557 | $45,310 | 2025-12 |
| Camp Patriot Animal Rescue & Sanctuary | Rutherfordton | 501(c)(3) | 2024 | $25,410 | $13,520 | 2025-12 |
| Safe Harbor Farm Inc | Maysville | 501(c)(3) | 2003 | $24,949 | $527,480 | 2025-12 |
| North Carolina Academy of Laboratory Animal Medicine Inc | Morrisville | 501(c)(3) | 2013 | $24,117 | $182,032 | 2023-12 |
| Adolescent & Animal Resource Fund | Benson | 501(c)(3) | 2013 | $23,886 | $6,627 | 2024-12 |
| NC Arabian Horse Association | Emerald Isle | 501(c)(3) | 2025 | $23,377 | $30,066 | 2025-12 |
| The Yogi Project | Franklin | 501(c)(3) | 2023 | $23,272 | $15,633 | 2025-12 |
| Blue Ridge Agility Club | Sylva | 501(c)(7) | 1999 | $22,738 | $127,616 | 2025-12 |
| Westernncsr | Vale | 501(c)(3) | 2023 | $21,701 | $7,960 | 2025-12 |
| Flip Side Sanctuary | Tabor City | 501(c)(3) | 2015 | $21,446 | $15,000 | 2026-01 |
| Hartmans Haven Dog Rescue | Hickory | 501(c)(3) | 2011 | $20,211 | $6,500 | 2024-12 |
| Hopes Chest Inc | Shelby | 501(c)(3) | 2014 | $19,468 | $41,197 | 2024-12 |
| Angels Retreat | Hayesville | 501(c)(3) | 2018 | $17,533 | $2,490 | 2025-12 |
| Blue Moon Shepherd Rescue Inc | Rocky Point | 501(c)(3) | 2018 | $17,329 | $155,127 | 2025-12 |
| Friends of the Union County Animalshelter Inc | Wingate | 501(c)(3) | 2007 | $17,054 | $15,916 | 2025-12 |
| Friends of Stanly County Animals Inc | Albemarle | 501(c)(3) | 2014 | $16,717 | $5,443 | 2024-12 |
| Cat Adoption Team | Wilmington | 501(c)(3) | 1997 | $16,424 | $7,751 | 2024-12 |
| Happy and Sunshine Inc | Atkinson | 501(c)(3) | 2020 | $14,435 | $14,082 | 2025-12 |
| Rescue Animals Community Effort Inc | Shallotte | 501(c)(3) | 2011 | $13,209 | $1 | 2024-06 |
| Cowboys Chance Inc | Locust | 501(c)(3) | 2024 | $10,860 | $10,660 | 2025-12 |
| Sunkissed Acres NC | Charlotte | 501(c)(3) | 2023 | $10,410 | $11,838 | 2025-12 |
| Transylvania County Humane Society | Pisgah Forest | 501(c)(3) | 1958 | $10,267 | $34,212 | 2025-12 |
| Pitty Rescue Inc | Leland | 501(c)(3) | 2014 | $9,706 | $5,771 | 2024-12 |
| Hand in Hand Pet Rescue Inc | Mills River | 501(c)(3) | 2024 | $9,106 | $1,707 | 2025-12 |
| Outer Banks Center for Dolphin Research Inc | Kill Devil HL | 501(c)(3) | 2009 | $8,821 | $38,007 | 2025-12 |
| Epi4dogs Foundation | Bolivia | 501(c)(3) | 2014 | $8,471 | $39,158 | 2025-12 |
| Tibetan Spaniel Club Rescue Andhealth Trust | Louisburg | 501(c)(3) | 2006 | $7,742 | $25,127 | 2025-12 |
| Rocky S Bridge Inc | Oxford | 501(c)(3) | 2023 | $7,645 | $7,412 | 2025-12 |
| Stevies Saviors Animal Rescue Inc | Monroe | 501(c)(3) | 2025 | $6,582 | $1,288 | 2025-12 |
| Keeshond Club of America Foundation Inc | Winston Salem | 501(c)(3) | 2024 | $6,185 | $141,293 | 2025-12 |
| Sam and Christine Trophia Butterfly Research and Education Center Inc | Fairview | 501(c)(3) | 2002 | $6,146 | $104,685 | 2025-12 |
| Sunshine Aid & Rescue Alliance | Waynesville | 501(c)(3) | 2025 | $6,000 | $1,845 | 2024-12 |
| Paws 4a Warrior | Hayesville | 501(c)(3) | 2016 | $5,576 | $10,171 | 2025-12 |
| The Kenneth Lambert Collective | Charlotte | 501(c)(3) | 2025 | $4,027 | $15 | 2025-12 |
| Cold Blooded & Bizarre Outreach | Charlotte | 501(c)(3) | 2021 | $2,755 | $7,386 | 2024-12 |
| Rocky Top Farm and Apiary | Moyock | 501(c)(3) | 2026 | $2,362 | $1 | 2025-12 |
| Gaston Humane Society Inc | Gastonia | 501(c)(3) | 1978 | $1,610 | $81,642 | 2025-12 |
| North Carolina Association of Minor Ity Veterinarians Ncamv | Greensboro | 501(c)(3) | 2026 | $1,400 | $7,875 | 2023-07 |
| Double D Rescue | Oxford | 501(c)(3) | 2013 | $540 | $1 | 2025-12 |
| North Carolina Tortoise Sanctuary | Wake Forest | 501(c)(3) | 2019 | $100 | $1 | 2025-12 |
| 2andor4 Charitable Foundation | Cary | 501(c)(3) | 2025 | $0 | $0 | 2025-12 |
| 3 Chix Rescue | Waxhaw | 501(c)(3) | 2024 | |||
| 4 Paws Spay & Neuter Clinic | High Point | 501(c)(3) | 2023 | $0 | $0 | 2024-12 |
| 4hlas | Biscoe | 501(c)(3) | 1997 | $0 | $0 | 2025-12 |
| 4paws Sake | Fayetteville | 501(c)(3) | 2025 | $0 | $0 | 2025-12 |
| A Dragons Den Reptile Sanctuary Rehabilitation and Learning Center | Charlotte | 501(c)(3) | 2025 | $951 | 2026-01 | |
| A Joint Effort Animal Rescue | Rockingham | 501(c)(3) | 2025 | $0 | $0 | 2025-12 |
| A Pack at Heart | Oxford | 501(c)(3) | 2025 | |||
| A Ruff Day Rescue Inc | Walkertown | 501(c)(3) | 2023 | $0 | $0 | 2025-12 |
| A Touch of Grace | Morganton | 501(c)(3) | 2017 | $0 | $0 | 2023-12 |
| A Wild Life | Lumberton | 501(c)(3) | 2020 | $0 | $0 | 2025-12 |
| Abbycat Rescue | Charlotte | 501(c)(3) | 2023 | $0 | $0 | 2025-12 |
| Action for Animals Inc | Mooresville | 501(c)(3) | 2019 | $0 | $0 | 2025-12 |
| Addie Catz Sanctuary | Wilmington | 501(c)(3) | 2026 | |||
| Against All Dog Odds Foundation | Yadkinville | 501(c)(3) | 2024 | $0 | $0 | 2025-12 |
| Alamance County Beekeepers | Snow Camp | 501(c)(3) | 2020 | $0 | $0 | 2025-12 |
| Alamance Kennel Club Inc | Whitsett | 501(c)(4) | 2015 | $0 | $0 | 2024-12 |
| Alaskan Malamute Rescue of North Carolina Inc | Creedmoor | 501(c)(3) | 2000 | $0 | $0 | 2026-06 |
| All Breed Animal Rescue of the Carolinas | Zebulon | 501(c)(3) | 2010 | $0 | $0 | 2026-05 |
| All Creatures Holistic Animal Sanctuary Inc | Charlotte | 501(c)(3) | 2011 | |||
| All Gods Creatures Rescue Inc | Peachland | 501(c)(3) | 2022 | $0 | $0 | 2025-12 |
| All Good Dogs Rescue | Raleigh | 501(c)(3) | 2025 | |||
| Allied Pet Brigade | Cullowhee | 501(c)(3) | 2026 | |||
| Allis Foster House | Browns Summit | 501(c)(3) | 2018 | $0 | $0 | 2025-12 |
| Almost A Zoo | Franklinville | 501(c)(3) | 2025 | |||
| Ambassadors of Hoke County Animals | Raeford | 501(c)(3) | 2024 | $0 | $0 | 2025-12 |
| Ambers Animal Advocacy | Burlington | 501(c)(3) | 2016 | $0 | $0 | 2024-12 |
| American Cat Federation | Burgaw | 501(c)(3) | 2015 | $0 | $0 | 2025-12 |
| American Hairless Terrier Club of America Inc | Trinity | 501(c)(3) | 2018 | $0 | $0 | 2025-12 |
| American Pit Bull Foundation | Belmont | 501(c)(3) | 2011 | $0 | $0 | 2025-12 |
| American Saddle Horse Breeders Futurity of the Carolinas Inc | N Wilkesboro | 501(c)(3) | 2014 | $32,342 | 2025-09 | |
| American Volkssport Association Inc | Black MTN | 501(c)(3) | 1987 | $0 | $0 | 2025-12 |
| Among My Souvenirs Inc | Charlotte | 501(c)(3) | 2024 | |||
| Amys Angels Dog Rescue | Kings MTN | 501(c)(3) | 2025 | $0 | $0 | 2025-12 |
| Angels Dog Rescue and Adoption Inc | Monroe | 501(c)(3) | 2010 | $0 | $0 | 2025-12 |
| Angels Equine Rescue | Rural Hall | 501(c)(3) | 2016 | $0 | $0 | 2024-12 |
| Angels Needed Inc | La Grange | 501(c)(3) | 2019 | $0 | $0 | 2025-12 |
| Angels Promise Animal Rescue | Pollocksville | 501(c)(3) | 2025 | $0 | $0 | 2025-12 |
| Animal Ally Action Fund Inc | Bolivia | 501(c)(3) | 2025 | $0 | $0 | 2025-12 |
| Animal Ark of Summerlin Dog Rescue | Clemmons | 501(c)(3) | 2023 | $0 | $0 | 2024-12 |
| Animal Awareness Society | Randleman | 501(c)(3) | 2004 | $0 | $0 | 2025-12 |
| Animal Crackers | Rocky Mount | 501(c)(3) | 2009 | $0 | $0 | 2025-12 |
| Animal Hospice Group | Spruce Pine | 501(c)(3) | 2007 | $0 | $0 | 2025-12 |
| Animal Lovers Assistance League Inc | Maple | 501(c)(3) | 2005 | $0 | $0 | 2026-06 |
| Animal Protection Society of Rockingham County | Mayodan | 501(c)(3) | 2006 | $0 | $0 | 2025-06 |
| Animal Relief Fund Inc | Pittsboro | 501(c)(3) | 2005 | $186,906 | 2024-12 | |
| Animal Resource Friends | Mebane | 501(c)(3) | 2014 | $0 | $0 | 2025-04 |
| Animal Welfare League of Wayne County | Goldsboro | 501(c)(3) | 2023 | $0 | $0 | 2025-12 |
| Animalcity Inc | Belmont | 501(c)(3) | 2021 | $0 | $0 | 2025-12 |
| Animals Always First | Lumberton | 501(c)(3) | 2024 | $1 | 2025-12 | |
| Animals Angels | Madison | 501(c)(3) | 2025 |
Every nonprofit in North Carolina
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