Dave & Cheryl Duffield Foundation

Imagine a future where every pet has access to health care.

Details coming soon.

The Dave & Cheryl Duffield Foundation carries forward the Duffield family’s lifelong commitment to the well-being of companion animals, to military Veterans, and to impactful public service institutions.

Focus Areas

Access to Veterinary Care

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Support for Military Veterans

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Strengthening Communities

We believe...

All family pets should
have access to
veterinary care.

Too many family pets go without the preventative and medical care they need to live healthy, happy lives because veterinary care is unaffordable and out of reach for their families. We aim to build a stronger, more accessible system of veterinary care by investing in nonprofit veterinary services and programs that break down barriers to access.

We believe...

Our nation's Veterans living with PTSD can benefit from the meaningful partnership of a skilled Service Dog.

We know the life-changing impact a Service Dog can have on a Veteran with PTSD seeking healing and independence. We built Liberty Dogs in Reno, Nevada, to bring those Veterans and dogs together at no cost to participants.

We believe...

Public service
institutions, including
first responders and schools, are the backbone of strong communities.

We support organizations that our founders believe are doing important and impactful work that aligns with their personal interests and priorities. We award grants to help those groups amplify their
good work.

2026 Highlights

Our founders surpass $1 billion in lifetime giving.

Dave Duffield commits $351 million to his alma mater, Cornell University, to establish the Cornell David A. Duffield College of Engineering.

Dave listed on the Forbes list of America's Greatest 250 Innovators.

Dave and Cheryl named to the Chronicle of Philanthropy's 2026 Top 50 donors in the country.

Dave listed as one of the 2026 Time100 Most Influentual People In Philanthropy.

Bissell Pet Foundation receives $6.35 million from the Duffield Foundation to support spay/neuter and access-to-care programs.

"In a world often driven by fleeting gestures, the Dave & Cheryl Duffield Foundation delivers something far more enduring: quiet, deliberate impact...This is not charity—it is legacy, carefully curated with the precision of a Swiss timepiece and the soul of a statesman."

-- Ret. Officer Brian Harris, Washoe County (NV) Sheriff's Office

"Your generosity knows no bounds. Such commitment and service to others is a rare thing and one for which we, frankly, were completely unprepared. 'Stunned' is the word."

-- Mary Ellen Nye, Ret. Board of Education President, Ho-Ho-Kus (NJ) Public School

Imagine a future where every pet has access to health care. Details coming soon.

The Dave & Cheryl Duffield Foundation carries forward the Duffield family’s lifelong commitment to the well-being of companion animals, to military Veterans, and to impactful public service institutions.

Focus Areas

2026 Highlights

"Your generosity knows no bounds. Such commitment and service to others is a rare thing and one for which we, frankly, were completely unprepared. 'Stunned' is the word." -- Mary Ellen Nye, Ret. Board of Education President, Ho-Ho-Kus (NJ) Public School

Imagine a future where every pet has access to health care.

Details coming soon.

"Your generosity knows no bounds. Such commitment and service to others is a rare thing and one for which we, frankly, were completely unprepared. 'Stunned' is the word."

-- Mary Ellen Nye, Ret. Board of Education President, Ho-Ho-Kus (NJ) Public School