The Dave & Cheryl Duffield Foundation is the culmination of the Duffield family's lifelong commitment to causes that support those who served our country, companion animals, and public service institutions. ​
Focus Areas
Access to
Veterinary Care
We believe...
Our country's companion animals should have access to veterinary care.
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By collaborating with industry partners, including Maddie's Fund, we invest in solutions and programs that expand veterinary access to care for our beloved dogs and cats.
Support for
Disabled Military Veterans
We believe...
Our nation's Veterans with disabilities should have access to the life-changing benefits of a service dog.
We honor our nation’s Veterans with disabilities by giving them resources to lead more independent and fulfilling lives through Liberty Dogs, a premier Service Dog training campus coming to Reno, Nevada, in 2026.
​Founders'
Projects
We believe...
Local public service institutions, first responders, and schools deserve our gratitude and support. ​
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For specific community organizations with which our founders have special personal connections, we've awarded grants to help those groups amplify their good work. ​​
Featured Grantee
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Cornell University
More than $520 million in contributions from David A. Duffield ’62, MBA ’64 – including a new pledge of $371.5 million and a 2025 commitment of $100 million, combined with previous gifts – will establish the Cornell David A. Duffield College of Engineering. His newest pledge is the largest single gift in Cornell history.
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Duffield’s cumulative giving across Cornell’s colleges now totals $550 million, placing him among the university’s leading all-time donors.
Our co-founder was named #120 on the 2026 Forbes 2026 list of America's top living innovators. Dave has built a legacy of innovation in both business and philanthropy, benefiting countless employees who worked at his six companies, customers who used those companies' products, companion animals, students who've been educated at schools he has supported, U.S. Veterans, and more.