Disabled American Veterans
Disabled American Veterans (DAV) is a nonprofit organization headquartered in Erlanger, Kentucky, established in 1920. The organization operates as a 501(c)(4) civic league and social welfare organization. DAV is a leading veterans service organization that provides comprehensive support to veterans of all generations and their families, serving more than 1 million veterans annually.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$654.7M
+7.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$7.7M
+23.5% YoY
Grant Count
62
+1.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$125K
+21.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
DAV's mission is to empower and support veterans by ensuring access to benefits and advocating for their rights with dignity. The organization develops financial resources for the assistance, aid, maintenance, care, support, and rehabilitation of sick and injured veterans and their dependents.
Primary program areas include:
- National Service Program: Features more than 100 offices nationwide with a corps of national and transition service officers. DAV maintains over 4,200 benefits experts, all of whom are veterans themselves.
- Benefits Advocacy: Free counseling on VA claims and appeals, with benefits advocates representing veterans throughout the entire claims process.
- Information Seminars: Free educational seminars for veterans and families on specific veterans benefits and services.
- Employment Support: Career fairs and partnerships to connect veterans with employers committed to hiring veterans.
Grantmaking
DAV provides grants and charitable support through its affiliated entities. Based on the most recent tax filing data:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
DAV operates nationwide with a presence in all 50 states. Primary funding focus areas include the District of Columbia, Virginia, and Louisiana, though the organization's service network extends across the country through its 100+ offices and chapter system.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $654,659,108
- Total Revenue: $176,450,766
- Total Expenses: $153,944,227
- Total Liabilities: $124,000,000
- Number of Employees: 682
The organization maintains a parent-subsidiary structure with 1,078 related organizations.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $654,659,108 | $607,744,386 | $538,147,734 |
| Revenue | $176,450,766 | $176,251,273 | $147,448,652 |
| Expenses | $153,944,227 | $147,167,892 | $149,217,032 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $27,459,177 | $34,794,980 | $19,765,061 |
| 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
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Dept of California 13733 ($392,555), Dept of Florida ($298,443), Dept of Texas ($296,259).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dept of Alabama Alexander City, AL | Veterans Services | $76,990 |
| Dept of Alaska Fairbanks, AK | Veterans Services | $10,158 |
| Dept of Arizona Phoenix, AZ | Veterans Services | $111,215 |
| Dept of Arkansas N Little Rock, AR | Veterans Services | $43,253 |
| Dept of California 13733 Santa Fe Springs, CA | Veterans Services | $392,555 |
| Dept of Colorado Lakewood, CO | Veterans Services | $87,797 |
| Dept of Connecticut Meriden, CT | Veterans Services | $41,023 |
| Dept of D C Washington, DC | Veterans Services | $8,237 |
| Dept of Delaware Camden, DE | Veterans Services | $11,176 |
| Dept of Florida Gainesville, FL | Veterans Services | $298,443 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Andrew H Marshall served as Director & President (August 2023 – December 2023) and Ex-Officio Member (January 2023 – August 2023).
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BARRY A JESINOSKI | National Adjutant / CEO / Secretary | 60 | $312,897 |
| CHARLES EDWARDS | TREASURER-TERM ENDED | 5 | — |
| COLEMAN FRANCIS NEE | VICE-CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD | 5 | — |
| DANIEL CONTRERAS | NATIONAL COMMANDER / VICE-CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD-TERM ENDED | 5 | $100,134 |
| JERRY ESTES | TREASURER | 5 | — |
| Joseph Parsetich | CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD-TERM ENDED | 5 | — |
| NANCY ESPINOSA | National Commander-TERM ENDED / Chairman of the Board | 5 | $149,866 |
| RICKY BARENBRUGGE | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| DAVID GERKE | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| NACHEE MILLER | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| WILLIAM DOLAN | DIRECTOR-TERM ENDED | 5 | — |
| BRYAN C VANBOXEL | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR NATL HQ / CFO | 55 | $242,297 |
| EDWARD R REESE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR NATL LHQ | 55 | $279,588 |
| 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 |
| MEGAN B HALL | GENERAL COUNSEL | 50 | $262,074 |
| THERESA L BURGOON | CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER | 50 | $235,675 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
DAV Charitable Service Trust provides funding for departments and chapters in need
VetJobs Awarded $20,000 from the DAV Charitable Service Trust - The Oak RidgerVA invests millions in adaptive sports for veterans, with DAV involvement
VA invests millions in adaptive sports for veterans - DAVVetJobs received $20,000 from the DAV Charitable Service Trust
VetJobs Awarded $20,000 from the DAV Charitable Service Trust - The Oak RidgerVeteran Debt Assistance donated $25,000 to support disabled veterans through DAV
VA invests millions in adaptive sports for veterans - DAVFrequently Asked Questions
What does Disabled American Veterans fund?
DAV's mission is to empower and support veterans by ensuring access to benefits and advocating for their rights with dignity. The organization develops financial resources for the assistance, aid, maintenance, care, support, and rehabilitation of sick and injured veterans and their dependents. Primary program areas include: • **National Service Program**: Features more than 100 offices nationwide with a corps of national and transition service officers. DAV maintains over 4,200 benefits experts…
How do I apply for a grant from Disabled American Veterans?
DAV provides grants and charitable support through its affiliated entities. Based on the most recent tax filing data: • **Total Giving**: $9,181,925 (2024) • **Typical Award Range**: $5,000–$2,194,859 • **Focus Areas**: Education, Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, and Human Services Recent grant activity includes awards to organizations supporting veterans, such as a $20,000 grant to VetJobs and a $25,000 donation from Veteran Debt Assistance to support disabled veterans.
Where does Disabled American Veterans make grants?
DAV operates nationwide with a presence in all 50 states. Primary funding focus areas include the District of Columbia, Virginia, and Louisiana, though the organization's service network extends across the country through its 100+ offices and chapter system.
What size grants does Disabled American Veterans award?
In 2024, Disabled American Veterans awarded 62 grants totaling $7.7M — an average of about $125K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Disabled American Veterans's EIN?
Disabled American Veterans's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-0263158. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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