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Animal welfare non-profits in Germany

Browse 1232 animal shelters, rescues and animal welfare charities in Germany. Compare programmes, beneficiaries and how each is funded.

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Animal welfare non-profits in Germany at a glance

Of the 1,232 Animal welfare non-profits in Germany, the most common cause areas are Nature & Wildlife conservation (39%), Environment & Climate (20%) and Education (20%).

Cause areas

Nature & Wildlife conservation39%
Environment & Climate20%
Education20%
Children & Youth16%
Community development11%

Organisation types

Association77%
Grant-making foundation7%
Charity5%
NGO5%
Operating foundation3%

Beneficiaries

Animals87%
Children25%
Communities19%
Youth18%
Elderly people7%

Funding sources

Individual donations77%
Membership fees40%
Earned income10%
Corporate partnerships8%
Legacies7%

Top cities

Berlin6%
München4%
Hamburg1%
Düsseldorf1%
Stuttgart1%
Frankfurt am Main1%

Size

1-10 employees2%
11-50 employees2%
51-200 employees1%

Most held certifications

Erlaubnis nach § 11 Abs. 1 Satz 1 Nr. 5 Tierschutzgesetz1%

Key facts

2010 is the median founding year
76% say donations are tax-deductible
3% publish a charity number
81% name their programmes
62% invite volunteers

Figures from a sample of 500 of the 1,232 non-profits, as published on their own websites. Shares count only what a profile states, so they are a floor rather than a census.