Disabled American Veterans
501(c)(4) Donations tax-deductible
67% goes to programs $27 to raise $100 Strong reserves
Disabled American Veterans is a 501(c)(4) organization based in Erlanger, Kentucky, registered in 1942, with $176,450,766 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 67% of spending to programs.
860 Dolwick Dr, Erlanger, KY, 41018 EIN 31-0263158 Since 1942
Revenue (FY2024)
$176.5M
▲ 0.1% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$153.9M
Net assets
$530.7M
Employees
682
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
BProgram efficiency40% of the rating67% to programs · $27 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Disabled American Veterans: 67% to programs · $27 to raise $100 earns a B on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating41 mo reserves · +13% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Disabled American Veterans: 41 mo reserves · +13% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Disabled American Veterans: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Disabled American Veterans: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Since 1920, empowering veterans to lead high-quality lives with respect and dignity.
What they do
Public awareness outreach: when our heroes return home from military service, many struggle to regain a sense of normalcy. they must start the long and often difficult process of healing and rehabilitation so that they can begin to rebuild the lives they once knew. they must find jobs and often housing, as well as relearn how to relate to their families after having been away for long periods of time. accessing basic health services can be daunting. that's why dav is here to help them every step of the way. too many of our wounded, ill and injured veterans haven't accessed the benefits and services they've earned. most simply aren't aware of their rights and benefits or the free help our national service program can provide with filing for benefits from the department of veterans affairs and other government agencies. neither are they aware of the wide range of other programs we offer to wounded, ill and injured veterans and their families. this program supplements the outreach efforts already built into our other program services. it offers the american public an even greater opportunity to become personally involved in identifying and assisting the men and women who have served our nation.
Communications program: dav's national communications department runs internal and external communications programs-including, but not limited to, publications, media relations, digital material and numerous outreach efforts-to tell dav's story and support its key objectives. a bimonthly magazine informs our members on critical issues and policies impacting the federal benefits and services veterans have earned through their service. it also brings attention to dav's state-level departments and our local chapters by highlighting their many successful service programs and, therefore, inspiring strong and effective strategies in communities from coast to coast. by producing public service announcements, news releases, brochures, speeches, op-eds, print messages, educational videos and other content, dav is able to spread information about our organization and the complete scope of free services that help create more victories for veterans. dav also continues to maintain a healthy presence on various social media networks. additionally, all of dav's nearly 1 million members continue to receive the bimonthly dav magazine, which acts as the official voice of dav and its auxiliary. with such an immense collection of programs and services, dav is able to provide detailed research and resources to best explain issues with facts, applicable examples and important context. as a result, our educational public service and outreach programs continue to promote awareness of veterans' issues and honor veterans' service to our nation.
Other program services membership program: the lifeblood of dav is its membership. when veterans join dav, they enlist in a fight to ensure our nation keeps its promises to those who've served. the unwavering devotion that members dedicate to our mission has made dav the premier veteran's service organization, and our commitment has spanned more than a century. dav is the leading voice for our nation's injured and ill veterans, regardless of service era. this commitment is expressed in our mission statement and makes dav unique among other organizations. dav was founded in the immediate aftermath of world war i, as no group then existed to provide and advocate for veterans forever changed by military service. our legacy has evolved to meet the changing needs of members, families and caregivers amid the historical journey of our nation. our military and american society continues to change, and dav embraces those changes to ensure veterans of all service eras and genders are able to have their chance at the american dream. today, social networking and other changes to the ways americans communicate allow dav members to play a larger role than ever as spokespeople advocating for the unique needs of the veteran community. we
Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $146.2M (FY2013) to $176.5M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $123.9MNet assets $530.7M
Operating margin
12.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$654.7M
Total liabilities
$123.9M
Net assets
$530.7M
Salaries & benefits
$55.8M
36% of expenses
Board members
7
6 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $176,450,766▲0.1% | $153,944,227▲4.6% | $530,718,114▲11.9% | $654,659,108▲7.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $176,251,273▲19.5% | $147,167,892▼1.4% | $474,445,393▲12.6% | $607,744,386▲12.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $147,448,652▼13.6% | $149,217,032▲6.5% | $421,206,178▼15.5% | $538,147,734▼16.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $170,633,533▲10.8% | $140,105,705▲5.7% | $498,646,842▲20.1% | $647,271,297▲17.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $153,931,956▲5.9% | $132,578,576▼7.9% | $415,250,547▲13.8% | $549,946,548▲9.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $145,388,158▼3.5% | $144,008,462▲2.7% | $364,875,204▲16.6% | $501,912,492▲14.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $150,737,113▲10.0% | $140,238,025▼2.5% | $312,816,457▼8.5% | $439,303,641▼9.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $137,069,520▲1.6% | $143,851,846▼2.0% | $341,736,025▲7.5% | $485,328,214▲7.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $134,885,628▼1.4% | $146,713,829▼2.2% | $317,814,036▲15.3% | $452,980,926▼1.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $136,832,283▼3.9% | $149,990,370▲7.3% | $275,656,813▼4.7% | $460,048,417▼3.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $142,443,510▼2.6% | $139,767,655▼2.5% | $289,244,706▼0.7% | $478,150,098▲2.0% | 990 |
| 2013 | $146,188,995 | $143,424,447▲12.7% | $291,202,695▲17.1% | $468,759,320▲10.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $127,226,570▲9.1% | $248,662,925▲5.2% | $425,754,878▲9.5% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $116,591,022▼7.1% | $236,407,230▼8.9% | $388,911,658▼1.1% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $125,556,794 | $259,459,701 | $393,363,398 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Barry A Jesinoski — $312,897 (0.20% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barry A Jesinoski | National Adjutant / Ceo / Secretary | 60 | $312,897 |
| Edward R Reese | Executive Director Natl Lhq | 55 | $279,588 |
| Megan B Hall | General Counsel | 50 | $262,074 |
| Bryan C Vanboxel | Executive Director Natl Hq / Cfo | 55 | $242,297 |
| Theresa L Burgoon | Chief Development Officer | 50 | $235,675 |
| Edward E Hartman | Inspector General | 50 | $224,458 |
| James T Marszalek | National Service Director | 50 | $214,855 |
| Joy J Ilem | National Legislative Director | 50 | $202,156 |
| Nancy Espinosa | National Commander-term Ended / Chairman of the Board | 5 | $149,866 |
| Daniel Contreras | National Commander / Vice-chairman of the Board-term Ended | 5 | $100,134 |
| Charles Edwards | Treasurer-term Ended | 5 | — |
| Coleman Francis Nee | Vice-chairman of the Board | 5 | — |
| David Gerke | Director | 5 | — |
| Jerry Estes | Treasurer | 5 | — |
| Joseph Parsetich | Chairman of the Board-term Ended | 5 | — |
| Nachee Miller | Director | 5 | — |
| Ricky Barenbrugge | Director | 5 | — |
| William Dolan | Director-term Ended | 5 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Ascenta Group Inc | Professional | $3,545,013 |
| Crosby Marketing Communications Inc | Professional | $2,220,742 |
| Fuse Fundraising Group LLC | Professional | $1,271,663 |
| Moore A Series LLC | Professional | $1,202,023 |
| City Gate Entertainment LLC | Professional | $343,500 |
Grants received · $567K total
35 grants to Disabled American Veterans totaling $567K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Dental of California | Champion partner contribution, wsc dav sponsorship | 2024 | $75,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $15,750 |
| Delta Dental of California | 2023 winter sports clinic sponsorship | 2023 | $50,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2023 | $15,750 |
| Fiduciary Charitable Foundation | Donations | 2023 | $9,119 |
| Community Foundation of Tampa Bay Inc | Support of mission | 2023 | $7,770 |
| Pga Tour Inc | General support | 2022 | $10,000 |
| Community Foundation of Tampa Bay Inc | Support of mission | 2022 | $7,522 |
| Delta Dental of California | 2022 national dav winter sports clinic | 2022 | $7,500 |
| American Gift Fund | Operations | 2022 | $6,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2021 | $29,667 |
| Community Foundation of Tampa Bay Inc | Support of mission | 2021 | $11,264 |
| Fiduciary Charitable Foundation | Donations | 2021 | $7,500 |
| Greater Washington Community Foundation | General support | 2021 | $7,500 |
| Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego | General | 2021 | $5,500 |
Grants made · $7.7M in FY2024
62 grants totaling $7.7M in FY2024 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by Disabled American Veterans →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Veterans Affairs | Winter sports clinic/golf clinic | $2,194,859 |
| Camp Corral | Children of veterans | $1,000,000 |
| Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary Inc | Veterans services | $392,555 |
| Disabled American Veterans | Veterans services | $298,443 |
| Disabled American Veterans | Veterans services | $296,259 |
| Disabled American Veterans | Veterans services | $205,325 |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | Va transportation network | $196,594 |
| Disabled American Veterans | Veterans services | $192,678 |
| Boulder Crest Foundation | Retreats for veterans | $150,000 |
| Disabled American Veterans | Veterans services | $144,294 |
| Disabled American Veterans | Veterans services | $134,864 |
| Disabled American Veterans | Veterans services | $133,142 |
| Disabled American Veterans | Veterans services | $114,777 |
| Disabled American Veterans | Veterans services | $111,215 |
| Disabled American Veterans | Veterans services | $109,462 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Disabled American Veterans a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Disabled American Veterans is a 501(c)(4) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 31-0263158, based in Erlanger, Kentucky. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Disabled American Veterans's EIN?
- Disabled American Veterans's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 31-0263158.
- How much revenue does Disabled American Veterans report?
- Disabled American Veterans reported $176,450,766 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Disabled American Veterans's spending goes to programs?
- Disabled American Veterans spends about 67% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Disabled American Veterans have?
- CharityIndex grades Disabled American Veterans A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Disabled American Veterans's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Disabled American Veterans's latest Form 990 is $312,897, paid to Barry A Jesinoski (National Adjutant / Ceo / Secretary).
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Data for Disabled American Veterans (EIN 31-0263158) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.