Animal Welfare Institute Email Format
Non-profit OrganizationsDistrict of Columbia, United States51-200 Employees
The Animal Welfare Institute is a Washington, DC-based nonprofit dedicated to reducing animal suffering caused by human activity. It aims to improve animal welfare across sectors including agriculture, commerce, households and communities, research, and wildlife. As a mid-sized nonprofit, it pursues research, partnerships, and resource development to support animal welfare advocacy. Its work involves collaboration with researchers, partner organizations, and the public, and it has established a Center for tracking and analyzing national animal cruelty data. In May 2026 AWI launched a modernized website to facilitate learning about contemporary animal welfare issues and to enable action.