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Retrievers Forever Foundation, Inc. (RFF) is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to preserving and strengthening the retriever field trial sport and retriever breeds.

Our goal is to make it easy to donate nationwide, providing indispensable funding for the sport and breeds to thrive far into the future.

For Retriever Clubs, field trial participants and landowners who have dedicated years of training, competing with and loving retrievers, this organization is for you. Retrievers Forever Foundation is a way to keep the field trial sport thriving, and give back to the sport that gives us so much.

We’re here for retrievers and their people.

Who We Serve

  • AKC Retriever Clubs in Good Standing

  • Landowners

  • Field Trial Participants

  • Philanthropist

  • Retriever Owners

  • Canine Research Faciliities

  • Winona Community Foundation

What We Do

Through tax-exempt donations, we provide funds in the form of grants to individuals and local field trial clubs for the purchase or improvement of training and trialing grounds, club infrastructure upgrades including equipment or facilities, while also funding medical research specifically for retrievers.
Below are some examples.

  • Grounds & Ponds

  • Clubhouse Buildings

  • Gravel Roads

  • Tractors & Skid Steers

  • Clubhouse Amenities

  • Storage

  • Trial Tents

  • Bird Pens

  • Bird Storage

  • Mowers

Who We Are

Established by and for dog people, Retrievers Forever Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) organization, dedicated to supporting retriever sports by:

• improving existing training and trial grounds, club infrastructure and equipment

• securing new land for permanent training and trialing grounds

• funding retriever health research

OUR MISSION

To strengthen the sport of retriever field trials through the improvement of training & trialing grounds and the funding of retriever medical research.

RFF Organizational Structure

For tax advantages and to allow for more expedient release of funds, Retrievers Forever Foundation, Inc. resides under the umbrella of the Winona Community Foundation. Community foundations work to encourage and grow charitable giving. They serve as a resource to donors who may need advice or assistance on how to maximize their charitable giving and estate planning.

Any funds donated to Retrievers Forever Foundation, Inc. will go directly into our granting process. Grant requests will be accepted any time, while grants will be considered and distributed quarterly. See details on grant governance. (link to grant governance details PDF—maybe this comes later)

RFF Executive Committee

Randy Spangler

President

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Michael Brenden

Secretary

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Mike Hill

Treasurer

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Sarah Shull

Director

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Grounds & Facilities

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Randy Spangler

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Mike Hill

Veterinary Medicine and Retriever Health Research

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Dr. Sarah Shull

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Dr. Kipp Erickson

Professional Retriever Trainers Association

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Wayne Curtis

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Marcy Wright

Philanthropy

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Judy Rasmusen

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Randy Spangler

Land Acquisitions

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Michael Brenden

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Randy Spangler

Frequently Asked Questions

Still have questions? Take a look at the FAQ or reach out anytime.

More FAQs

  • AKC-registered field trial clubs, landowners, and validated canine research facilities.

  • Current focus is AKC-retriever field trial clubs so some cross-over does occur.

  • RFF grants follow board-approved policy with consideration to donor’s wishes

Engage with the Retrievers Forever Foundation

Request A Grant: Retriever Clubs and land-owning individuals can apply for grants to purchase or improve grounds for training, buy equipment and fund infrastructure improvements. Grants will be made quarterly, based on funds available.

Donate: Make a tax-deductible donation to Retrievers Forever Foundation, Inc., whether a one-time donation or as part of your estate planning process.

To learn more, request a grant or donate, contact Mike Hill or Randy Spangler.

Mike: 715.456.9956; gundawg3@gmail.com

Randy: 608.769.1395; randysgns@gmail.com