Liberty Dogs Foundation

Liberty Dogs Foundation does not award grants to external organizations. It is an operating nonprofit that delivers services directly to veterans. Strategic engagement opportunities include:

1. PARTNERSHIP PATHWAY: Organizations in veteran mental health, animal welfare, or VA-affiliated services may pursue programmatic partnerships, especially as the Reno campus opens in Summer 2026.

2. REFERRAL NETWORK: Mental health providers, VA medical centers, and veteran service organizations (VSOs) can position themselves as referral partners for veteran participants entering the Liberty Dogs program.

3. VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS: Animal welfare organizations and community groups can engage via Puppy Raising, Shelter Foster, and Guardian Home volunteer programs.

4. PARENT FOUNDATION: Nonprofits seeking cash grants should research the Dave & Cheryl Duffield Foundation directly, which funds Liberty Dogs and has a broader philanthropic portfolio including Maddie's Fund and Cornell University.

For media and partnership inquiries: PR@KPS3.com (KPS3 PR agency, Chrisie Yabu).

Liberty Dogs is NOT a grantmaking foundation. Key funding pattern observations:

• 100% of 2024 revenue ($3.69M) came from philanthropic contributions, primarily from the Dave & Cheryl Duffield Foundation
• The organization spent $1.56M in 2024 (charitable disbursements: $1.52M = 97.5% of expenses)
• Net assets grew to $2.12M in first year of operation — strong capitalization phase
• No grants to external organizations identified; all disbursements support internal program operations
• Compensation: CEO Kyle Cory Yaeggi $144,015; Director of Administration Glenna Smith $96,923
• Organization is in startup/capitalization phase (tax-exempt since April 2024, campus not yet open)

Liberty Dogs is a well-funded startup in the veteran/service-dog space, backed by Duffield family philanthropy. K9s For Warriors is the dominant national player. Liberty Dogs differentiates through its holistic wellness curriculum and planned residential training campus.

• Tax-exempt status granted April 2024 — organization is newly established
• Form 990-PF filed for FY 2024 showing $3.69M revenue, $1.56M expenses
• Campus construction underway at 10639 Professional Circle, Reno, NV — opening Summer 2026
• First cohort of service dog puppies currently in puppy-raising phase with volunteer raisers
• Wellness and Education Program actively serving veterans in Reno and Las Vegas
• Applications for service dog placement not yet open; veterans can register for notification
• Website redesigned with comprehensive program information (Squarespace platform)
• Chrisie Yabu at KPS3 PR agency handling media relations

Since Liberty Dogs is an operating nonprofit rather than a grantmaking foundation, these tips address organizations seeking PARTNERSHIP rather than grants:

1. DO NOT submit grant applications — Liberty Dogs has no external grant program.

2. FOR VETERAN REFERRALS: Mental health providers and VA-affiliated organizations can contact Liberty Dogs to establish referral pathways for veterans with PTSD seeking service dog support.

3. FOR ANIMAL WELFARE PARTNERSHIPS: Shelters and rescue organizations in Nevada and nationally can inquire about the Shelter Foster Program and Guardian Home Program to place dogs in the Liberty Dogs pipeline.

4. FOR PROGRAMMATIC COLLABORATION: As the campus opens Summer 2026, Liberty Dogs may seek contracted mental health counselors, veterinary partners, or community organizations. Monitor their website and contact PR@KPS3.com.

5. FOR DUFFIELD FOUNDATION GRANTS: If your mission aligns with veteran wellness, animal welfare, or disability services, research the Dave & Cheryl Duffield Foundation directly for potential grant opportunities.

6. FOR MEDIA/PRESS: Contact Chrisie Yabu at PR@KPS3.com for media inquiries and partnership announcements.