DAVE & CHERYL DUFFIELD FOUNDATION
Annual Giving
$9.7M-17% YoY
Grants
14
Median Grant
$174K
Organizations Funded
35
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Foundation Overview
Mission
The Dave & Cheryl Duffield Foundation is focused on causes that support those who served our country, companion animals, and public service institutions of personal interest; honors veterans with disabilities by giving them resources to lead more independent and fulfilling lives
Focus Areas
Grant Types
Funded Initiatives
$303 million to companion animal welfare; $145 million to Cornell University; $100 million to educational institutions; $31 million Duffield Hall at Incline High School; Liberty Dogs Service Dog campus opening 2026
How to Apply
Hand-selects grantees based on foundation goals and interests; grantees are always non-profit organizations
Does Not Fund
Direct contributions to individuals not allowed
Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.
Giving History
$9.7M
Grants
14
Median
$174K
States
8
$11.7M
Grants
33
Median
$20K
States
10
$12.5M
Grants
32
Median
$74K
States
11
Grant Size Distribution
$174K
Typical Grant (Median)
$10K
Smallest
$27K
25th Pctile
$603K
75th Pctile
$3.7M
Largest
Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $27K and $603K.
Largest Recent Grants
$3.7M
2024
LIBERTY DOGS FOUNDATION
NV · OPERATING GRANT
$2.8M
2024
CORNELL UNIVERSITY
NY · DUFFIELD INSTITUTE FOR ANIMAL BEHAVIOR
$1.0M
2024
WASHOE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
NV · SUPPORT FOR INCLINE HIGH SCHOOL PERSONALIZED LEARNING
$604K
2024
MAUI HUMANE SOCIETY
HI · COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS GRANT
$600K
2024
K9'S FOR WARRIORS
FL · VETERINARY CLINIC
Geographic Focus
Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.
Financial Overview
Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets
Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.