Bailing Out Benji is the leading organization for puppy mill research. We have the world’s largest database for puppy mills and the outlets that they sell through. Our work is referenced by advocates, journalists and policy makers across the country.
Other ways to support our work:
Mailing address: PO Box 203 Ames, Iowa 50010
Paypal: bailingoutbenji@gmail.com
Venmo: @bailingoutbenji
Legacy Giving
Forever For Benji is our legacy giving program that allows us to honor your legacy and passion for animal welfare by continuing our fight against the puppy mill industry.
Click here to learn more about leaving a gift to Bailing Out Benji in your will.
Employer Match
As a Bailing Out Benji donor, you may be able to multiply the impact of your gifts if your employer offers a matching gift program. Many employers sponsor matching gift programs and will match any contributions made by their employees.
Reach out to your employer to find out if matching funds are available (or use link below). If your company is eligible, request a matching gift form from your employer, send it signed with your gift, and we will do the rest!
Some companies with donation matching programs include: Wells Fargo, Verizon, Wellmark, United Health Group, Chevron, Walmart, Best Buy, John Deere and Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company.
To see if your employee participates in matching gifts, click here.
Gala Sponsorships – be a financial sponsor of our annual Gala and get recognition for your organization at the event and in our event marketing materials, plus Gala perks like free tickets, VIP access, and reserved seating.
Beneficiary Designation- It takes just a few steps to make this type of gift. To name Bailing Out Benji as a beneficiary on your IRA or retirement plan, life insurance policy, or commercial annuity:
- Contact your retirement plan administrator, insurance company, bank or financial institution for a change-of-beneficiary form.
- Decide what percentage (1 to 100) you would like us to receive and name us, along with the percentage you chose, on the beneficiary form.
- Return the completed form to your plan administrator, insurance company, bank or financial institution.
- Fill out this form to let us know you have designated Bailing Out Benji as your beneficiary:
Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD)- With a QCD, you can make a tax-free gift directly from your IRA to Bailing Out Benji, reducing your taxable income. It’s a great way to support our work while potentially easing your tax burden. We’ll provide you with the necessary acknowledgment, and our team is ready to answer any questions you may have about making a QCD.
Business Partnerships
- Are you an EBay seller? Did you know you can designate Bailing Out Benji to get a percentage of each sale you make?
- Make the most of every walk by using the Wooftrax app to record your walks. Simply select Bailing Out Benji as your charity in the app and then hit the trails with your doggo!
- Coffee makes the world go round and our friends at Grounds and Hounds are not only offering our supporters a 15% discount, they’re also donating 10% back to Bailing Out Benji!
- Wal-mart round up – PENDING
Get creative! Do you have an idea of ways to raise money for Bailing Out Benji? We’d love to hear it!
Bailing Out Benji is a 501c3 nonprofit organization based out of Ames, Iowa. EIN #47-1652323 . All donations are tax deductible.
