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Private foundation · Pleasanton, CA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)

The Duffield Family Foundation

Takes applications

Key facts

Grants in Tennessee
5 totaling $1.1M
Typical grant
$2,000 to $330K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
A realistic first ask
About $15K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
Where it gives
Knox County, Jackson County, Unicoi County, Williamson County · plus 176 grants outside Tennessee
Buildings & equipment
None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
Funds new groups?
60% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2022–2023): 3 of 5.
Total giving that year
$14M

Giving by year

Giving by year from its IRS filings
Tax yearTotal grants paidTo TennesseeTennessee grants
2024$14M$1.1M5
2023$11.9M$1.6M5
2022$10M$1.2M5

How to apply

Contact
Amy zeifang · pleasanton · 9253105450 · grants@maddiesfund.org
What to send
Please see our website at www.maddiesfund.org to review our guidelines.
Deadlines
Please see our website for additional information.
Limits
Grants to animal organizations and groups only

As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2024. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.

Board and officers

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  • Amy D ZeifangChairman
  • Laurie PeekSecretary
  • Michael DuffieldBoard member
  • Mary Ippoliti-SmithExecutive leader
  • Valerie StoltenbergVp finance
  • Steve HillTreasurer

As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.

What it funds most often

  • Community conversations - october 2024 - monthly winner
  • National foster survey 2024
  • 2024 hurricane relief grant
  • Aligncare's 5-year strategic plan through 2029
  • Open arms challenge 2024

Tennessee organizations it funded

Largest first. Groups it already funds are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.

Tennessee grants from The Duffield Family Foundation
RecipientWherePurposeAmount
University of TennesseeKnoxville, Knox CountyAligncare's 5-year strategic plan through 2029$705K
Aligncare Health Inc.Knoxville, Knox CountyCommunity conversations - october 2024 - monthly winner$330K
Unicoi County Animal ShelterErwin, Unicoi County2024 hurricane relief grant$15K
Williamson County Animal CenterFranklin, Williamson CountyOpen arms challenge 2024$2,000
Friends of Jackson County Animal ShelterGainsboro, Jackson CountyNational foster survey 2024$500

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