About Us
Established in 2008 by Nancy and Katherine Heigl, the Jason Heigl Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to animal welfare and advocacy. Motivated by an intense awareness of the intrinsic value of companion animals and the profound meaning they bring to human life, the Heigls have made the care and protection of animals their enduring legacy.
Inspired by the passion their beloved son and brother, Jason, had for all living things, the Foundation carries forward his spirit of compassion while reflecting the Heigls’ own deep and ongoing commitment to ending animal suffering.
Since its inception, Nancy and Katherine have personally contributed more than $8 million to support the Foundation’s mission and activities. They have also built an extensive network of partnerships with rescue organizations, clinics, and shelters, creating a collaborative model that drives measurable impact for animals in need.
The Jason Heigl Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, EIN 33-1908368, funded entirely through voluntary donations and the philanthropic support of its founders.
Our Goals
The Jason Heigl Foundation is dedicated to eliminating the needless suffering inflicted on animals by human cruelty, indifference and ignorance.
- Address the pet population crisis by funding affordable and accessible spay/neuter programs and clinics.
- Operate our own dog rescue, focusing on animals often overlooked by other rescues and adopters.
- Support non-profit rescue and advocacy organizations in their efforts to save shelter animals and place them in loving homes.
- Finance medical treatment and veterinary care for animals in need.
- Facilitate transport services to connect animals with loving homes and provide safe havens for those recovering from abuse or neglect.
- Increase awareness of inhumane practices, including puppy mills and dogfighting.
- Advocate for the adoption of pets from shelters and discourage the purchase of animals from pet stores or commercial breeders.
- Ensure perpetrators of animal abuse are held accountable under the law.
BADLANDS RANCH
In 2022, Katherine Heigl established Badlands Ranch® to support the lives of pets across the globe through unmatched, exceptional nutrition. The dog food brand is named after her family ranch in Utah, which also serves as a loving home to some of the Foundation’s dogs while they wait to be adopted.
Purchases of Badlands Ranch® products directly help support the work of the Jason Heigl Foundation, with $250,000 contributed annually to our programs, along with monthly donations of food for companion animals in need.