Disabled American Veterans is located in Erlanger, KY. The organization was established in 1942. According to its NTEE Classification (W30) the organization is classified as: Military & Veterans Organizations, under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Disabled American Veterans employed 661 individuals. This organization is a parent organization of an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. Disabled American Veterans is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Disabled American Veterans generated $170.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $140.1m during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Disabled American Veterans has awarded 428 individual grants totaling $39,405,015. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SINCE 1920, EMPOWERING VETERANS TO LEAD HIGH-QUALITY LIVES WITH RESPECT AND DIGNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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SERVICE PROGRAM: OUR NATIONAL SERVICE PROGRAM FEATURES MORE THAN 100 OFFICES NATIONWIDE AND INCLUDES A ROBUST CORPS OF NATIONAL AND TRANSITION SERVICE OFFICERS WHO STAND READY TO OFFER ADVICE AND REPRESENT VETERANS IN THEIR CLAIMS FOR THE BENEFITS THEY HAVE EARNED IN SERVICE TO US ALL. (SEE SCHEDULE O)
VOLUNTARY SERVICES PROGRAM: IN 2021, DAV GAVE 163,755 FREE RIDES TO VETERANS. IT'S PART OF DAV'S MISSION TO ENSURE ALL INJURED AND ILL VETERANS CAN LEAD HIGH-QUALITY LIVES WITH RESPECT AND DIGNITY. THESE RIDES, WHICH TOTAL NEARLY 8 MILLION MILES OF DRIVING AND MORE THAN 500,000 VOLUNTEER HOURS, ARE MADE POSSIBLE THROUGH THE SUPPORT OF THE DAV CHARITABLE SERVICE TRUST, COLUMBIA TRUST AND DAV DEPARTMENTS AND CHAPTERS THAT USED THEIR DONATED FUNDS TO PURCHASE VEHICLES. IN 2021, DAV DONATED 69 VEHICLES. (SEE SCHEDULE O)
THE NATIONAL EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM CONTINUED TO MAKE GREAT STRIDES IN 2021 WITH OUR STRATEGIC PARTNER RECRUITMILITARY THROUGH DIFFICULT CIRCUMSTANCES THAT REMAINED FROM THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. WE WERE ABLE TO CONTINUE OFFERING JOB FAIRS AS AN EMPLOYMENT RESOURCE BY UTILIZING A MIX OF VIRTUAL AND IN PERSON EVENTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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J Marc Burgess Natl Adjutant/ceo/sec. | OfficerTrustee | 60 | $319,275 |
Barry A Jesinoski Exec. Dir. Natl Hq | Officer | 55 | $260,077 |
Peter Dickinson Senior Executive Advisor | 50 | $245,462 | |
Brian Cowart Sr. Chief Dev. Officer | 50 | $245,393 | |
Edward R Reese Exec. Dir. Natl Lhq | Officer | 55 | $239,428 |
Anita Blum Comptroller | 50 | $210,097 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
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Creative Direct Response Professional | 12/30/21 | $986,104 |
Crosby Marketing Communications In Professional | 12/30/21 | $1,983,542 |
Direct Donor Television Llc Professional | 12/30/21 | $738,430 |
Chisholm Chisholm Kilpatrick Ltd Professional | 12/30/21 | $769,852 |
Fuse Fundraising Group Llc Professional | 12/30/21 | $539,900 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $3,882,900 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $139,094,394 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $1,363,942 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $142,977,294 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $35,340 |
Investment income | $11,262,217 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $560,928 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $15,608,403 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $170,633,533 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $5,222,241 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $2,688,625 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $305,343 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,767,370 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $475,618 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $36,359,003 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $4,879,804 |
Other employee benefits | $7,108,655 |
Payroll taxes | $3,001,308 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $305,394 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $213,648 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $1,731,316 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $386,407 |
Fees for services: Other | $5,432,371 |
Advertising and promotion | $9,945,622 |
Office expenses | $50,886,037 |
Information technology | $161,462 |
Royalties | $1,341,751 |
Occupancy | $463,668 |
Travel | $691,403 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,383,646 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,262,553 |
Insurance | $386,869 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $140,105,705 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $26,778,149 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $7,487,132 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $3,822 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $8,917,071 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $24,740,182 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $577,528,462 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $1,816,479 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $647,271,297 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $33,138,257 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $304,389 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $12,349,999 |
Other liabilities | $102,831,810 |
Total liabilities | $148,624,455 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $481,034,598 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $17,612,244 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $647,271,297 |
Over the last fiscal year, Disabled American Veterans has awarded $5,168,828 in support to 62 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
Raleigh, NC PURPOSE: Children of Veterans | $618,750 |
Santa Fe Springs, CA PURPOSE: Veterans Services | $409,734 |
Lufkin, TX PURPOSE: Veterans Services | $293,063 |
Gainesville, FL PURPOSE: Veterans Services | $263,276 |
Lynbrook, NY PURPOSE: Veterans Services | $189,846 |
Roanoke, VA PURPOSE: Veterans Services | $172,537 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Disabled American Veterans has recieved totaling $30,097.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Donald M And Edna M Adams Charitable Trust Independence, IA PURPOSE: CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION REQUIRED BY TRUST AGREEMENT. | $18,188 |
Irv And Bee Apatoff Foundation Inc Beltsville, MD PURPOSE: ANY | $9,000 |
Del Re Foundation Long Beach, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING | $1,000 |
Robert E Dods Family Foundation Longboat Key, FL PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS | $1,000 |
C M Dowell Charity Trust Havana, IL PURPOSE: CHARITABLE | $909 |
Beg. Balance | $10,899,820 |
Earnings | $1,768,726 |
Net Contributions | $1,205,343 |
Other Expense | $207,985 |
Ending Balance | $13,665,904 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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Navy Mutual Aid Association Arlington, VA | $3,268,377,418 | $252,544,818 |
United Service Organizations Inc Arlington, VA | $122,875,753 | $178,376,882 |
American Armed Forces Mutual Aid Association Fort Myer, VA | $1,347,409,383 | $156,820,924 |
Disabled American Veterans Erlanger, KY | $647,271,297 | $170,633,533 |
Veterans Of Foreign Wars Of The United States Kansas City, MO | $242,275,685 | $98,113,411 |
American Legion Indianapolis, IN | $141,288,704 | $82,016,470 |
Army Emergency Relief Arlington, VA | $416,891,741 | $42,370,093 |
Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society Arlington, VA | $160,427,961 | $29,210,374 |
Military Officers Association Of America Alexandria, VA | $184,530,638 | $38,032,797 |
Military Order Of The Purple Heart Service Foundation Inc Annandale, VA | $2,548,586 | $20,677,650 |
H E R O E S Care Inc Fenton, MO | $4,492,001 | $18,882,199 |
Air Force Aid Society Inc Arlington, VA | $262,482,165 | $46,086,376 |