A FUTURE WITHOUT PUPPY MILLS
IS POSSIBLE BECAUSE OF YOU
Bailing Out Benji is the leading organization for research into the dog breeding ecosystem. We have the world’s largest public database for licensed and unlicensed breeders, puppy mills, dog auctions, and the outlets that they sell through. Our work is referenced by advocates, journalists, and policy makers across the country.
There are at least 100,000 breeders actively selling puppies in the United States. Less than 5,500 of them are licensed and inspected. Your gift helps us expose and eliminate the worst operations, while bringing thousands more into regulation.
Other ways to support our work:
Mailing address: PO Box 203 Ames, Iowa 50010
Donor-Advised Fund
Supporting Bailing Out Benji through your Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) is a simple and tax-efficient way to make a lasting impact for animals in need. You can recommend a grant to Bailing Out Benji directly from your fund by providing the following information to your sponsoring organization:
Legal Name: Bailing Out Benji
Tax ID (EIN): 47-1652323
Mailing Address: PO Box 203, Ames, IA 50010
Contact Email: acct@bailingoutbenji.com
Phone: 515-460-1244
If your DAF sponsor has an online portal, simply log in and search for our organization by name or EIN. If you prefer, your financial advisor or fund manager can also help you make a grant recommendation.
Gifts of Stock or Cryptocurrency
Donating appreciated assets like stock or crypto can also be a smart tax move: you may avoid capital gains tax and still receive a deduction for the full market value.
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.
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:
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.
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
Get creative! Do you have an idea of ways to raise money for Bailing Out Benji? We’d love to hear it! Reach out to us at acct@bailingoutbenji.com
Bailing Out Benji is a 501c3 nonprofit organization based out of Ames, Iowa. EIN #47-1652323 .
All donations are tax deductible. View our Donor Bill of Rights
