Dave and Cheryl Duffield Foundation
Invitation OnlyIncline Village, Nevada · EIN 47-4279721 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$9.7M
Organizations funded14
Typical grant$147,325
Total assets$887.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $604,074.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
50% of grants went outside Nevada.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Dogs Foundation | Incline Village, NV | Operating grant | $3,675,557 |
| Cornell University | Ithaca, NY | Duffield institute for animal behavior | $2,830,000 |
| Washoe County School District | Reno, NV | Support for incline high school personalized learning | $1,000,000 |
| Maui Humane Society | Puunene, HI | Community connections grant | $604,074 |
| K9's for Warriors | Ponte Vedra, FL | Veterinary clinic | $600,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of North Lake Tahoe | Kings Beach, CA | Duffield youth program, providing after school programming | $387,500 |
| Nevada Military Support Alliance | Reno, NV | Nmsa gala sponsorship | $200,000 |
| Incline High School Boosters | Incline Village, NV | Highlander home gala sponsor, crab feed sponsorship, fund-a-need matching grant | $147,325 |
| Pet Network Humane Society | Incline Village, NV | Fur ball sponsorship, fur ball fund-a-need matching grant | $115,000 |
| Canines With a Cause | Holladay, UT | Prison program mentorship | $34,800 |
| Dogtree Pines Senior Dog Sanctuary | Prescott, AZ | Honorary donation | $25,000 |
| Incline Education Fund | Incline Village, NV | Incline star follies production | $25,000 |
| Assistance Dogs International (Adi) | Maumee, OH | Adi international conference sponsorship | $10,000 |
| Northern Nevada Concerns of Police Survivors | Sparks, NV | Annual fundraiser sponsor | $10,000 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornell University | Ithaca, NY | Duffield institute for animal behavior | $1,930,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of North Lake Tahoe | Kings Beach, CA | Duffield youth program, providing after school programming | $500,000 |
| Petopia | Chapel Hill, NC | Access-To-Care to vulnerable populations, hurricane helene relief efforts | $480,000 |
| Brother Wolf Animal Rescue | Asheville, NC | Hurricane helene relief efforts | $250,000 |
| Maui Humane Society | Puunene, HI | Our community connection | $210,650 |
| Incline Star Follies | Incline Village, NV | Incline star follies production | $57,500 |
| Asheville Humane Society | Asheville, NC | Hurricane helene relief efforts | $50,000 |
| Pasco County Animal Services | Land Olakes, FL | Hurricane helene relief efforts | $50,000 |
| Furry Friends Adoption Clinic & Ranch | Jupiter, FL | Hurricane helene relief efforts | $25,000 |
| Greenville County Animal Care | Greenville, SC | Hurricane helene relief efforts | $20,000 |
| Alaqua Animal Refuge | Freeport, FL | Hurricane helene relief efforts | $15,000 |
| Runaways Animal Rescue | Port Richey, FL | Hurricane helene relief efforts | $15,000 |
| Madison County Animal Services | Marshall, NC | Hurricane helene relief efforts | $10,000 |
| Unicoi County Animal Shelter | Erwin, TN | Hurricane helene relief efforts | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,664,256 | 28 |
| 2023 | $11,705,381 | 38 |
| 2022 | $12,467,949 | 38 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543179349102309
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-4279721
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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