NAGI Foundation receives first-of-its-kind Maddie’s® 30th Anniversary Hero Award

NAGI Foundation is one of ten national organizations to be selected for this award and grant and we are incredibly honored at this recognition and funding.

#ThanksToMaddie we are excited to begin working on creative ways that we can expand our reach and have a more permanent presence in the Community, allowing us to partner with even more pets and people living on Tribal Land.

Maddie’s Fund®, a national family foundation established by Dave and Cheryl Duffield to revolutionize the status and well-being of companion animals.

Established in 1994 by Dave and Cheryl Duffield, Maddie’s Fund® is a family foundation and fulfillment of a promise to their dog, Maddie. She provided them joy for over ten years and continues to inspire us today.

Due to their generosity and vision, the Foundation has awarded over $301.3 million in grants toward increased community collaborations and live outcomes, pioneering shelter medicine education, establishing foster care as a standard across the U.S. and driving innovation in access to care. Maddie’s Fund proudly offers the industry a national voice, important funding opportunities for bold ideas, learning resources and access to collaborate and share innovative solutions.

The Foundation invests its resources in keeping with Dave & Cheryl’s promise, that pets and their people would enjoy the same experience they had with Maddie. We are committed to keeping pets and people together, creating a safety net of care for animals in need and operating within a culture of inclusiveness and humility. #ThanksToMaddie.

Maddie’s Fund is part of The Duffield Foundation Family which also includes Liberty Dogs and Dave & Cheryl Duffield Foundation

Mary Ippoliti-Smith, from Maddie’s Fund Executive Leadership Team said:

“These ten organizations stood out at Humane World for Animals’ Animal Care Expo 2025 for their thoughtful, inclusive approach to community-centric care. Their work reflects the values of connection, access, and compassion that have been a cornerstone of Maddie’s Fund’s mission for the past 30 years. We’re proud to support organizations that are leading the way with their bold ideas and progressive actions.”

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