The Ethel Frends Foundation was established in 1997 with the mission to support and promote canine care and/or canine education. The foundation specifically targets organizations serving Los Angeles, Ventura, Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Diego counties in California.
The grant program focuses on the broad goals of enhancing canine care and education. It supports specific causes within this realm, aiming to impact organizations within designated California counties to improve the welfare and education related to dogs.