How to apply
Please see our website at www.maddiesfund.org to review our guidelines. Contact: Amy Zeifang, 6150 Stoneridge Mall Rd Suite 125, Pleasanton, Ca, 9253105450, GRANTS@MADDIESFUND.ORG Deadlines: Please see our website for additional information. Restrictions: Grants to animal organizations and groups only
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2024
Top 60 of 181 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV. Part XV itemizes $14M; Part I reports $11M in contributions paid
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Companions and Animals for Reform and EquityBaltimore, MD | 2023 vision: human and animal well-being | $1.5M |
| San Francisco SPCASan Francisco, CA | 2022 - 2025 comet program | $1.2M |
| UC Davis FoundationDavis, CA | Behavioral euthanasia study | $1.1M |
| Cornell UniversityIthaca, NY | Maddie's shelter medicine program, years 20 - 24 continuation grant | $935K |
| Humane Rescue AllianceWashington, DC | Community conversations steering committee 2024-25 | $879K |
| University of Wisconsin-MadisonMadison, WI | Maddie's clinical instructor | $827K |
| Best Friends Animal SocietyKanab, UT | 2022 - 2025 shelter embed program | $750K |
| University of TennesseeKnoxville, TN | Aligncare's 5-year strategic plan through 2029 | $705K |
| Inquiring Systems IncSanta Rosa, CA | Maddie's university online course development - deep dive modules | $625K |
| Austin Pets AliveAustin, TX | Community conversations steering committee 2024-25 | $573K |
| Joybound People & PetsWalnut Creek, CA | 2024 bring your dog to workday | $405K |
| Open Door Veterinary CollectiveGrand Rapids, OH | 2025 - 2027 maddie's million pet challenge | $403K |
| University of Florida FoundationGainesville, FL | Maddie's million pet challenge | $335K |
| Aligncare Health IncKnoxville, TN | Community conversations - october 2024 - monthly winner | $330K |
| Team Shelter USA LLCCoral Springs, FL | 2025 maddie's million pet challenge | $310K |
| National Animal Care & Control AssociationLindsborg, KS | 2024 - 2026 operations support | $260K |
| Brother Wolf Animal RescueAsheville, NC | 2024 hurricane relief grant | $250K |
| Kent Animal ShelterCalverton, NY | Capital campaign | $250K |
| Friends of Oakland Animal ServicesOakland, CA | Community clinics | $204K |
| Project Street VetEncinitas, CA | Strategic planning consultant - year 2 & 3 | $150K |
| Jvr Shelter Strategies LLCBelmont, CA | Community engagement case study | $141K |
| The Paw Mission IncYucaipa, CA | 2024 - 2025 conference scholarship fund | $120K |
| Humane World for AnimalsWashington, DC | 2025 animal care expo sponsorship | $90K |
| Association of Shelter VeterinariansApex, NC | Dental care planning grant | $80K |
| The Inner PupNew Orleans, LA | 2025 community health fair for people & pets sponsorship | $79K |
| The Association for Animal Welfare AdvancementSurprise, AZ | 2024 fall conference scholarships | $76K |
| Natives in VetmedFort Collins, CO | 2025 conference and clinical practice experience scholarship fund | $75K |
| Multicultural Veterinary Medical AssociationSilverdale, WA | Open access fees | $68K |
| Underdog Pet RescueMonona, WI | Ultrasound machine | $65K |
| Lucky Dog Animal RescueArlington, VA | 2025 scholarships for rural organizations | $62K |
| Asheville Humane SocietyAsheville, NC | 2024 hurricane relief grant | $50K |
| Housing Equity & Advocacy Resource TeamLos Angeles, CA | 2024 general operating support | $50K |
| National Kitten CollegeArlington, VA | Maddie's university online course development (series) - kitten college | $50K |
| Operation KindnessCarrollton, TX | 2025 texas unites conference scholarships | $50K |
| Pasco County Board of County CommissionersLand O Lakes, FL | 2024 hurricane relief grant | $50K |
| My Dog Is My HomeRidgewood, NY | 2025 co-sheltering conference scholarships | $46K |
| Good Shepherd Humane SocietyEureka Springs, AR | 30th anniversary hero awards | $45K |
| Love for Animals IncEast Point, GA | 30th anniversary hero awards | $32K |
| Veterinary Care Accessibility ProjectRochester, MI | Pet health insurance research | $31K |
| Atlanta Dog Mom Full HeartsAtlanta, GA | 30th anniversary hero awards | $30K |
| Berkeley HumaneBerkeley, CA | 2024 bark and meow around the block adopt-a-thon and street fair | $30K |
| Every Dog Behavior TrainingAustin, TX | 30th anniversary hero awards | $30K |
| Free Dog TrainersRohnert Park, CA | 30th anniversary hero awards | $30K |
| Loving Paws IncVan Nuys, CA | 30th anniversary hero awards | $30K |
| Nagi FoundationQueen Creek, AZ | 30th anniversary hero awards | $30K |
| Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni AssociationMadison, WI | Feline h5n1 outbreak response | $30K |
| Alliance for Contraception in Cats & DogsPortland, OR | 2025 - 2027 operations | $25K |
| Furry Friends Adoption Clinic & RanchJupiter, FL | 2024 hurricane relief grant | $25K |
| Penfed FoundationAlexandria, VA | 2025 champions to the rescue | $25K |
| Awesiinyag Are LovedRed Lake, MN | Community conversations steering committee 2024-25 | $20K |
| Greenville County Animal CareGreenville, SC | 2024 hurricane relief grant | $20K |
| Alaqua Animal Refuge IncFreeport, FL | 2024 hurricane relief grant | $15K |
| Animal GrantmakersMedia, PA | 2024 conference and operations | $15K |
| Binx's Home for Black Cats CoAsheville, NC | 2024 hurricane relief grant | $15K |
| California Animal Welfare AssociationPenn Valley, CA | 2025 ceo forum sponsorship | $15K |
| Peak Grantmaking IncWashington, DC | 2025 community health fair for people & pets sponsorship | $15K |
| Runaways Animal RescuePort Richey, FL | 2024 hurricane relief grant | $15K |
| Unicoi County Animal ShelterErwin, TN | 2024 hurricane relief grant | $15K |
| Black Pet Business NetworkOcoee, FL | Maddie's university online course development - pet grooming | $10K |
| City of Live OakLive Oak, FL | 2024 hurricane relief grant | $10K |
By state: California 31 · Maryland 3 · New York 8 · Tennessee 5 · District of Columbia 3 · Wisconsin 9
About this foundation
The Duffield Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Pleasanton, California, administered in care of Amy Zeifang, tax-exempt since 2025. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does The Duffield Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Please see our website at www.maddiesfund.org to review our guidelines. Deadlines: Please see our website for additional information..
How much does The Duffield Family Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $14M across 181 grants, a median of $3,000.
Where does The Duffield Family Foundation give?
California (31 grants), Maryland (3 grants), New York (8 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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