Causes: Animal Protection & Welfare, Animal-Related, Animals

Mission: Bill Foundation (The Bill Memorial Foundation) was created after the founders, Jo and Peter Forman lost their beloved golden lab Bill to cancer. They have to date saved over 2000 dogs from being destroyed and placed them in loving homes. All donations go directly to rescuing and caring for the dogs.

Results: On average, Bill Foundation places a dog into a permanent loving home every other day. We have rescued, cared for and placed thousands of dogs. Once we rescue a dog, we are committed to that dog's welfare for life.

Target demographics: pet orphans

Direct beneficiaries per year: 135 dogs and hundreds of families in their search for a rescued animal

Geographic areas served: Southern California

Programs: rescue and care of animals at risk of euthanasia and their placement into permanent safe homes as companion animals to loving families.