In the News

February 2026

Dave & Cheryl Duffield Foundation Provides $1.9M Grant for Yes to Care Program, a Collaboration to Improve Access to Veterinary Care

Open Door Veterinary Collective has announced a $1.9 Million grant from the Dave & Cheryl Duffield Foundation, a private charitable foundation based in Incline Village, Nevada, to develop and implement the Yes to Care program. This three-year unique collaborative pilot program will provide solutions for veterinary teams, and ultimately pet families, to address the rising cost of veterinary care.

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January 2026

Largest gift in university history names Cornell David A. Duffield College of Engineering

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.

January 2026

K9s For Warriors Marks Major Milestone with the Opening of its First-Ever On-Site Veterinary Clinic

K9s For Warriors, the nation’s leading provider of Service Dogs to military Veterans suffering from PTSD, traumatic brain injury and/or military sexual trauma, announced today the opening of its new Duffield Veterinary Clinic. This new, state-of-the-art on-site veterinary facility will help ensure the highest quality of health and well-being for hundreds of dogs training in the organization’s Service Dog program each year.

November 2025
Army and Navy Academy Receives $2.5M Gift from Dave and Cheryl Duffield for Preservation and Betterment of Duffield Sports Complex

Army and Navy Academy is honored to announce an impactful $2.5 million gift from philanthropists and entrepreneurs Dave and Cheryl Duffield. The contribution will support the long-term preservation and enhancement of the Duffield Sports Complex – originally dedicated on October 5, 2013 – and continue its legacy as a hub for athletic excellence, leadership development, and community engagement.

August 2025

North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District receives $700k grant for emergency systems upgrades

The North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District has been awarded a $700,000 grant from the Dave & Cheryl Duffield Foundation to support critical emergency systems enhancements throughout the District. The grant supports NLTFPD’s ongoing efforts to modernize equipment and infrastructure, enhancing emergency communication and response systems to improve public safety and operational efficiency in the Incline Village and Crystal Bay communities. These upgrades will strengthen the District’s ability to respond to emergencies and build long-term community resilience.

July 2025

Liberty Dogs Appoints Major General Ondra L. Berry, Air National Guard, Ret., as Chief Executive Officer
Liberty Dogs™ is proud to announce the appointment of Major General Ondra L. Berry, Air National Guard, Ret., as its new Chief Executive Officer. Berry brings a distinguished career marked by exceptional leadership skills, a strong commitment to service, and a proven track record in organizational excellence.

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June 2025

Maddie's 30th anniversary Hero Awards provide $300K in grants, #ThanksToMaddie

In honor of its 30th anniversary, Maddie's Fund®, a national family foundation established by Dave and Cheryl Duffield to revolutionize the status and well-being of companion animals, surprised 10 animal well-being organizations with $30,000 grants each. These organizations were awarded the Maddie's® 30th Anniversary Hero Awards, part of the Foundation's continued celebration of three decades of advancing the well-being of companion animals and the people who care for them.

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May 2025

Incline High Opens Three-Story Expansion

Incline High School unveiled its newest expansion and renovation project on Thursday, May 15. The expansion, funded by a grant from the Dave and Cheryl Duffield Foundation, includes a three-story, 12,000-square-foot addition to the campus. Some of the new features in the building include a culinary arts kitchen, a student and community hub, a dance studio and new classrooms for the Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps. 

March 2025

Historic $100 million investment to expand Engineering’s Duffield Hall
A $100 million philanthropic commitment, the largest in Cornell Engineering’s history, from David A. Duffield ’62, MBA ’64, will significantly expand the college’s existing Duffield Hall, creating a new state-of-the-art home for the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering and critical new lab space for strategic research priorities.

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February 2025

Incline Village Community Hospital Foundation Receives $7.8 Million Grant from the Dave & Cheryl Duffield Foundation for Surgery Enhancement Project
The Incline Village Community Hospital (IVCH) Foundation is excited to announce the receipt of a $7.8 million grant from the Dave & Cheryl Duffield Foundation to fund the IVCH Surgery Enhancement Project, a major initiative to improve access to high-quality surgical care in the region.

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November 2024

Dave and Cheryl Duffield Commit $1 Million to Animal Welfare Organizations for Hurricane Relief Efforts
Software industry entrepreneur Dave Duffield and his wife Cheryl have committed $1 million to animal welfare organizations for Hurricanes Helene and Milton relief efforts through their two foundations, Maddie’s Fund® and The Dave & Cheryl Duffield Foundation. These funds will support organizations that are helping animals directly affected by the catastrophic hurricanes. The two hurricanes, which struck land less than two weeks apart, have resulted in destruction and hundreds of deaths across Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, and Tennessee.

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