Also known as: DBA MADDIE'S FUND
These competitive, instructor-led online courses are designed for animal welfare staff and volunteers to implement new programs and improve community outcomes. Organizations whose representatives successfully complete the courses are eligible for education grants to support their work.
This program provides support to animal welfare organizations that lack the resources to fund medical treatment for individual shelter pets with medical issues that are hindering their adoption.
The Duffield Family Foundation is a private corporation based in PLEASANTON, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2025. The principal officer is % Amy Zeifang. It holds total assets of $266.7M. Annual income is reported at $114.1M. NATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS - WE FUNDED A NUMBER OF STRATEGIC NATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS THIS YEAR, INCLUDING HUMAN ANIMAL SUPPORT SERVICES PROJECTS. WE APPROVED 35 NEW PARTNERSHIP GRANTS THIS YEAR. According to available records, The Duffield Family Foundation has made 1,328 grants totaling $49.3M, with a median grant of $5K. The foundation has distributed between $8M and $21.3M annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $21.3M distributed across 544 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $2 to $1.4M, with an average award of $37K. The foundation has supported 654 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, Texas, Utah, which account for 26% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 50 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
NATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS - WE FUNDED A NUMBER OF STRATEGIC NATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS THIS YEAR, INCLUDING HUMAN ANIMAL SUPPORT SERVICES PROJECTS. WE APPROVED 35 NEW PARTNERSHIP GRANTS THIS YEAR.
Expenses: $4.5M
RESEARCH GRANTS - WE CONTINUED TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR ORGANIZATIONS TO RESEARCH BEST PRACTICES IN THE INDUSTRY, INCLUING ACCESS TO CARE AND PAYMENTS ON MADDIE'S IDEA LAB GRANTS APPROVED IN PRIOR FISCAL YEARS. WE APPROVED 25 NEW RESEARCH GRANTS THIS YEAR.
Expenses: $2.1M
EDUCATION GRANTS - WE CONTINUED TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR WORKERS AND VOLUNTEERS IN OUR INDUSTRY THROUGH OPPORTUNITIES LIKE CONFERENCE SCHOLARSHIPS AND SHELTER MEDICINE TRAINING AT VET SCHOOLS. WE APPROVED 3 NEW EDUCATION GRANTS THIS YEAR.
Expenses: $1M
NO PLACE LIKE HOME CHALLENGE - A NEW GRANT OPPORTUNTIY THIS YEAR, WE CHALLENGED ORGANIZATIONS TO IMPLEMENT NEW RETURN TO HOME PRACTICES, AND SELECTED 55 OF THE PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATIONS TO WIN GRANTS. PARTNERED WITH 9 NATIONAL ANIMAL WELFARE ORGANIZATIONS, INCLUDING MICHELSON FOUND ANIMALS FOUNDATION WHO PROVIDED AN ADDITIONAL $50,000 IN FUNDING. (THERE IS ONE $3K GRANT TO BE PAID IN THE NEXT FY.)
Expenses: $97K
NATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS - WE FUNDED A NUMBER OF STRATEGIC NATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS THIS YEAR, INCLUDING HUMAN ANIMAL SUPPORT SERVICES PROJECTS. WE APPROVED 35 NEW PARTNERSHIP GRANTS THIS YEAR. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 1,328 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, TX, UT.
The Duffield Family Foundation has distributed a total of $49.3M across 1,328 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $37K. Individual grants have ranged from $2 to $1.4M.
The application deadline is PLEASE SEE OUR WEBSITE FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.. GRANTS TO ANIMAL ORGANIZATIONS AND GROUPS ONLY.
The Duffield Family Foundation is headquartered in PLEASANTON, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 50 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ippoliti-Smith | EXECUTIVE LEADER | $247K | $47K | $293K |
| Valerie Stoltenberg | VP FINANCE | $169K | $13K | $182K |
| Amy D Zeifang | CHAIRMAN | $124K | $4K | $127K |
| Laurie Peek | SECRETARY | $119K | $8K | $127K |
| Steve Hill | TREASURER | $43K | $0 | $43K |
Total Giving
$16.2M
Total Assets
$260M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$241.6M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
$5K
Net Investment Income
$13.7M
Distribution Amount
$12.2M
Total Grants
1,328
Total Giving
$49.3M
Average Grant
$37K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
654
Most Common Grant
$3K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Of TennesseeESTABLISHING ALIGNCARE | Knoxville, TN | $1.2M | 2023 |
| Regents Of The University Of CaliforniaMADDIE'S MILLION PET CHALLENGE | Davis, CA | $791K | 2023 |
| Best Friends Animal Society2022 - 2025 SHELTER EMBED PROGRAM | Kanab, UT | $750K | 2023 |
| Austin Pets AliveHUMAN ANIMAL SUPPORT SERVICES | Austin, TX | $625K | 2023 |
| Companions And Animals For Reform And EquityCARE CENTER EXPANSION | Baltimore, MD | $584K |
Maddie's Fund awards monthly grants to animal well-being organizations whose staff or volunteers attend their weekly Monday Zoom 'Community Conversations' calls. Participants can enter the giveaway during the live calls or by watching on-demand sessions.
A monthly grant awarded to a randomly selected contributor who has shared content or engaged in the Animal Welfare Professionals community on Maddie's Pet Forum.
| Michael Duffield |
| BOARD MEMBER |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| 2018 | 990PF | View |
| 2017 | 990PF | View |
| 2016 | 990PF | View |
| 2023 |
| The Humane Society Of The United StatesAD COUNCIL CAMPAIGN - YEAR 13 | Washington, DC | $531K | 2023 |
| Cornell UniversityMADDIE'S SHELTER MEDICINE PROGRAM, YEARS 15 - 19 | Ithaca, NY | $362K | 2023 |
| University Of Wisconsin-MadisonSHELTER MEDICINE TEACHING AND TRAINING PROGRAMS | Madison, WI | $319K | 2023 |
| University Of FloridaMADDIE'S MILLION PET CHALLENGE | Gainesville, FL | $310K | 2023 |
| Humane Rescue AllianceNATIONAL PROGRAMS AND BIPOC LEADERSHIP SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $250K | 2023 |
| Open Door Veterinary CollectiveMADDIE'S MILLION PET CHALLENGE | Grand Rapids, OH | $240K | 2023 |
| Team Shelter Usa LlcMADDIE'S MILLION PET CHALLENGE | Coral Springs, FL | $160K | 2023 |
| AspcaIMPROVING ACCESS TO VETERINARY CARE THROUGH RESEARCH | New York, NY | $150K | 2023 |
| San Francisco SpcaCOMET PROGRAM | San Francisco, CA | $100K | 2023 |
| The Animal Rescue Foundation2022 PET SAFETY NET PROGRAM | Walnut Creek, CA | $63K | 2023 |
| Association Of Shelter VeterinariansSTRATEGIC GROWTH PLANS | Apex, NC | $50K | 2023 |
| EmancipetRIO GRANDE VALLEY CLINIC - MARKET RESEARCH | Austin, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| National Animal Care & Control AssociationOPERATIONS SUPPORT | Lindsborg, KS | $50K | 2023 |
| Shelter Animals CountOPERATIONS | Atlanta, GA | $50K | 2023 |
| Los Angeles Animal ServicesBIPOC-LED OPERATING SUPPORT GRANT | Los Angeles, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| Hearts SpeakINCLUSIVE IMAGE LIBRARY | Poughkeepsie, NY | $47K | 2023 |
| The Association For Animal Welfare Advancement2022 FALL CONFERENCE SCHOLARSHIP | Surprise, AZ | $42K | 2023 |
| University Of North Carolina At CharlotteFAST-15 TRANSITION | Charlotte, NC | $40K | 2023 |
| University Of DenverUNDERSTANDING PERSPECTIVES ON COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT IN ANIMAL CONTROL AND FIELD SERVICES | Denver, CO | $28K | 2023 |
| Alliance For Contraception In Cats & Dogs2022 VISIONARY CIRCLE | Portland, OR | $25K | 2023 |
| Fieldhaven Feline Center2023 CAWFC - KITTEN INTAKE DIVERSION | Lincoln, CA | $24K | 2023 |
| My Dog Is My Home2023 CO-SHELTERING CONFERENCE SPONSORSHIP | Ridgewood, NY | $20K | 2023 |
| Tehama County Animal Services2023 CAWFC - VACCINE AND MICROCHIP CLINICS | Red Bluff, CA | $19K | 2023 |
| Every Dog Behavior TrainingGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Austin, TX | $15K | 2023 |
| Charlottesville-Albemarle Spca2022 SHORT-TERM FOSTER AND FIELD TRIPS ONLINE INSTRUCTOR LED COURSE | Charlottesville, VA | $15K | 2023 |
| California Animal Welfare Association2023 EMERGING LEADERS PROGRAM | Penn Valley, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| Wamakanskan Wawokiye Oti-Helping Animal CenterBIPOC-LED OPERATING SUPPORT GRANT | Mission, SD | $15K | 2023 |
| Arizona Animal Welfare LeagueBIPOC-LED OPERATING SUPPORT GRANT | Phoenix, AZ | $13K | 2023 |
| Vets In VansDENTAL MACHINE | Oakland, CA | $12K | 2023 |
| Friends Of Detroit Animal Care And ControlCOMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS STEERING COMMITTEE | Detroit, MI | $10K | 2023 |
| Adventures With AutismBIPOC-LED OPERATING SUPPORT GRANT | Stone Mountain, GA | $10K | 2023 |
| All Fur One Pet Rescue & Adoptions IncWE FOSTER CHALLENGE | Toms River, NJ | $10K | 2023 |
| Guilford County Animal ServicesBIPOC-LED OPERATING SUPPORT GRANT | Greensboro, NC | $10K | 2023 |
| Multicultural Veterinary Medical Association2022 MCVMA CONFERENCE SCHOLARSHIP | Silverdale, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| Hatching LlcHATCHING LEADERSHIP AND WORKPLACE CULTURE COURSE | Santa Monica, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Memphis Animal ServicesIN-PERSON PARTNER NETWORKING AND IDEA EXCHANGE AT MEMPHIS ANIMAL SERVICES | Memphis, TN | $10K | 2023 |
| Heartland Humane SocietyRETURN TO HOME CHALLENGE | Yankton, SD | $10K | 2023 |
| League City Animal ShelterBIPOC-LED OPERATING SUPPORT GRANT | League City, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Oakland Animal ServicesIN-PERSON PARTNER NETWORKING AND IDEA EXCHANGE IN OAKLAND, CA | Oakland, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Kerman Police Department2022 CAWFC - INTAKE PREVENTION | Kerman, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Journey You OwnINTRODUCTORY SELF-PACED COURSE | Belmont, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Housing Equality & Advocacy Resource TeamHEART LA SELF-PACED COURSE: KEEPING FAMILIES HOUSED | Los Angeles, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Animal Welfare League Of ArlingtonAWLA BEHAVIOR PROGRAM | Arlington, VA | $10K | 2023 |
| T Russel Reitz Animal ShelterBIPOC-LED OPERATING SUPPORT GRANT | Manhattan, KS | $10K | 2023 |
| Saint Louis County Animal Care And ControlBIPOC-LED OPERATING SUPPORT GRANT | St Louis, MO | $10K | 2023 |
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