Disabled American Veterans Manatee Cnty Chap 18
Disabled American Veterans Manatee Cnty Chap 18 is a public charity based in Bradenton, Florida. Formed in 1983, it supports disabled veterans, their families, and community activities through grants and assistance, including services provided through a local Chapter Service Office.
Disabled American Veterans Manatee Cnty Chap 18 at a glance
In short: Disabled American Veterans Manatee Cnty Chap 18 gave $283K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $26K), top state Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $283,479
- +59.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +120.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $25,771
- -27.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $1,440,367
- +4.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (18% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Disabled American Veterans Manatee Cnty Chap 18
- Contact
Mailing address: 111 63Rd Avenue East, Bradenton, FL 34203-6747
Phone: (941) 755-5424
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Disabled American Veterans Manatee Cnty Chap 18 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was DAVA Manatee Co Unit 18 ($50K). Together the top 10 received $283K.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 27 (70%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The reported 2025 grants included Florida recipients and programs, as well as national DAV programs. The filing lists 18% of grant dollars as going to Florida; the state associated with the remaining 82% is not identified.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
How Disabled American Veterans Manatee Cnty Chap 18 gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $51K (2022) to $284K (2023). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $283K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| DAVA Manatee Co Unit 18 Bradenton, FL | Services to area Disabled Vets | $50,123 |
| National DAV Caregivers | Caregiver Program | $50,000 |
| National DAV Golf Program | DAV Golf Program Disabled Veterans | $50,000 |
| DAV Van Program | Van Program Transport | $30,000 |
| DAV State Dept FL | Service FL Disabled Veterans | $29,584 |
| DAV Just Be Kids | Camp for Kids | $25,000 |
| DAV State Department | Veterans Hospitals | $21,000 |
| DAV State Department | Disaster Relief | $10,000 |
| Veterans Golf | Local area Veterans | $6,400 |
| Special Feeding Veterans | Monday night free meals | $6,372 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,440,367 | $555,428 | $496,336 | $283,479 | 11 | $28,731 |
| 2024 | $1,381,275 | $603,862 | $494,511 | $178,034 | 5 | $23,680 |
| 2023 | $1,271,924 | $506,870 | $434,958 | $284,253 | 7 | $9,276 |
| 2022 | $1,200,012 | $470,696 | $220,633 | $51,472 | 1 | $1,714 |
| 2021 | $949,949 | $292,686 | $231,678 | $66,413 | 3 | $2,424 |
| 2020 | $888,941 | $262,880 | $202,464 | $79,914 | Total only | $150 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to advance the interests and betterment of wounded, gassed, injured, and disabled veterans, and to cooperate with public and private agencies working to improve their condition, health, and interests.
Its filing describes donations to individuals, organizations, VA Medical Centers, and community activities. It also describes assistance to veterans, families, and the community both in and out of the hospital, as well as conferences, conventions, seminars, meetings, and travel related to learning about programs and providing assistance.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the chapter reported 11 grants totaling $283,479. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $50,123, with a median of $25,000. Notable grants included $50,123 to DAVA Manatee Co Unit 18 for services to area disabled veterans; $50,000 each to National DAV Caregivers for a caregiver program and National DAV Golf Program for its golf program for disabled veterans; and $30,000 to the DAV Van Program for transportation.
Other reported grants included $29,584 to DAV State Dept FL for service to Florida disabled veterans, $25,000 to DAV Just Be Kids for a camp for kids, and $21,000 to DAV State Department for veterans hospitals. The filing also listed grants for disaster relief, local-area veterans, free meals, and homes for troops.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Joey Jones as Commander, Rich Smith as Senior Vice Commander, Robert Claussen as Junior Vice Commander, and John Raber as Treasurer.
Disabled American Veterans Manatee Cnty Chap 18's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John Raber
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joey Jones
Commander
Junior Vice Commander → Commander, 2025
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rich Smith
Senior Vice Commander
New on the 2025 filing
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Claussen
Junior Vice Commander
New on the 2025 filing
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Owen Kessey (2024) — Senior Vice Commander
- Former: William Bradford (2024) — Commander
- Former: Dell Doss (2020–2023) — Commander
- Former: Gloria Stevens (2020–2023) — Adjutant
- Former: Lou Judd (2020–2023) — Chaplain
- Former: Walter Cyr (2020–2023) — Senior Vice Commander
- Former: Steve Koperna (2022–2023) — Junior Vice Commander
- Former: Jacob McKesson (2021) — Junior Vice Commander
- Former: William Baker (2020) — Commander
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Disabled American Veterans Manatee Cnty Chap 18
How much does Disabled American Veterans Manatee Cnty Chap 18 give each year?
Disabled American Veterans Manatee Cnty Chap 18 gave $283K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $178K across 5 grants.
What is Disabled American Veterans Manatee Cnty Chap 18's typical grant size?
Disabled American Veterans Manatee Cnty Chap 18's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $25,771, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Disabled American Veterans Manatee Cnty Chap 18 give grants?
Disabled American Veterans Manatee Cnty Chap 18's top state is Florida, with 18% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Does Disabled American Veterans Manatee Cnty Chap 18 give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Disabled American Veterans Manatee Cnty Chap 18's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Disabled American Veterans Manatee Cnty Chap 18's largest grantees?
Disabled American Veterans Manatee Cnty Chap 18's largest 2025 grantees include DAVA Manatee Co Unit 18 ($50,123), National DAV Caregivers ($50,000) and National DAV Golf Program ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Disabled American Veterans Manatee Cnty Chap 18?
Disabled American Veterans Manatee Cnty Chap 18 reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $555K.
What does Disabled American Veterans Manatee Cnty Chap 18 fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to advance the interests and betterment of wounded, gassed, injured, and disabled veterans, and to cooperate with public and private agencies working to improve their condition, health, and interests. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Disabled American Veterans Manatee Cnty Chap 18?
Disabled American Veterans Manatee Cnty Chap 18 has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Disabled American Veterans Manatee Cnty Chap 18's EIN?
Disabled American Veterans Manatee Cnty Chap 18's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-6196564. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 21, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 11, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 4, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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