Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Charitable Service Trust
The DAV Charitable Service Trust is a public charity based in Erlanger, Kentucky, dedicated to supporting veterans and their families. Organized in 1986, the Trust has operated for more than 30 years as a critical resource for ill and injured veterans, their families, and caregivers navigating life after military service. The organization awards grants to nonprofit organizations with programs that benefit service members of every era.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$77.3M
+24.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$10.9M
-49.2% YoY
Grant Count
101
-1.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$108K
-48.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: Empowering veterans to lead high-quality lives with respect and dignity.
The Trust supports a broad range of veteran-focused initiatives, including:
- Programs ensuring quality health care for veterans
- Assistance to veterans suffering from PTSD, TBI (traumatic brain injury), military sexual trauma, and substance-abuse issues
- Programs enhancing mobility for veterans with amputations, spinal cord injuries, and other physical afflictions
- Therapeutic programs addressing physical, emotional, and mental injuries
- Homelessness prevention and support for veterans without stable housing
- Employment and transition programs helping veterans take on new missions in civilian life
- Support for veterans and their caregivers and families
Grantmaking
How to Apply
** The Trust does not accept unsolicited applications. Organizations wishing to be considered for grants must meet eligibility criteria, be operational, and be recognized by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) as tax-exempt.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Trust's grant-making focuses primarily on Kentucky, Texas, and Colorado.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total Assets: $77,256,489 (2024)
- Total Giving: $10,917,539 (2024)
- Total Revenues: $20,800,450 (2024)
- Total Expenses: $11,410,355 (2024)
- Giving Rate: 14.1% of assets
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $77,256,489 | $61,885,409 | $56,720,432 |
| Revenue | $20,800,450 | $20,220,279 | $20,254,210 |
| Expenses | $11,410,355 | $21,964,289 | $10,354,150 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $3,201,740 | $1,164,384 | $3,172,722 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Charitable Service Trust
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
President: Mr. Richard E. Marbes
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BARRY A JESINOSKI | VICE PRESIDENT | 6 | — |
| DENNIS R NIXON | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 6 | — |
| J MARC BURGESS | Director (1/24-8/24), PRESIDENT (8/24-12/24) | 6 | — |
| RICHARD E MARBES | PRESIDENT (1/24-8/24) | 6 | — |
| DANIEL CONTRERAS | DIRECTOR (8/24-12/24) | 4 | — |
| DANNY OLIVER | DIRECTOR | 4 | — |
| DENICE T WILLIAMS | DIRECTOR | 4 | — |
| KIM K HUBERS | DIRECTOR | 4 | — |
| NANCY G ESPINOSA | DIRECTOR (1/24-8/24) | 4 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Trust has been active in supporting veteran initiatives, including partnerships and grant announcements:
A partnership between DAV and Dexcom to empower veterans living with diabetes
Support for boot camp-style programs equipping veterans for higher education and career advancement
DAV Community Impact Day initiatives focused on veteran support and engagement
Grants supporting veteran employment programs and mental health services
The organization maintains a four-star rating and is recognized for its accountability, financial management, and impact measurement.
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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