Disabled American Veterans
Disabled American Veterans (DAV) is a public charity based in Erlanger, Kentucky. Formed in 1920, it supports veterans and their families through benefits advocacy, outreach, volunteer services, employment support, and other programs, and it also makes grants to organizations serving veterans and their families.
Disabled American Veterans at a glance
In short: Disabled American Veterans gave $7.7M across 62 grants in 2024 (avg $125K), top state District of Columbia. 5% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $7,725,627
- +23.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 62
- +1.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $124,607
- +21.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $58,630
- Total assets
- $654,659,108
- +7.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 5% first-time grantees (3 of 61, 2024)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (32% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Disabled American Veterans
- How to Apply
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The Columbia Trust accepts applications from DAV chapters and state-level departments through a vetted process during application windows announced each year. The DAV Charitable Service Trust describes a separate grant program for qualified not-for-profit organizations, which apply with a detailed proposal during its funding cycles.
- Review Cycle
- The Columbia Trust article says the Foundation begins accepting applications every April. The materials also state that applications are accepted only during specific annual windows; no specific closing date is given.
- Deadline
- The Columbia Trust article says the Foundation begins accepting applications every April.
- Contact
Mailing address: 860 Dolwick Drive, Erlanger, KY 41018
Phone: (859) 441-7300
Website: https://dav.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Disabled American Veterans funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Department of Veterans Affairs ($2.4M across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $5.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
306 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 148 grants of 306 (48%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
DAV’s services and grants are nationwide. Its 2024 grant dollars were distributed across recipient states, with the largest stated shares going to the District of Columbia (32%), North Carolina (15%), California (5%), Virginia (4%), and Florida (4%). The Charitable Service Trust states that it makes grants to not-for-profit entities located in the United States and does not fund organizations or projects outside the country.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 62 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Disabled American Veterans open to new grantees?
5%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 61 grantees (5%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $134K; repeat grants $126K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $59K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2024). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $4.6M (2020) to $7.7M (2024). In 2024 it made 62 grants totaling $7.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Veterans Affairs Washington, DC | Winter Sports Clinic/Golf Clinic | $2,194,859 |
| Camp Corral Raleigh, NC | Children of Veterans | $1,000,000 |
| Dept of California 13733 Santa Fe Springs, CA | Veterans Services | $392,555 |
| Dept of Florida Gainesville, FL | Veterans Services | $298,443 |
| Dept of Texas Lufkin, TX | Veterans Services | $296,259 |
| Dept of Pennsylvania Camp Hill, PA | Veterans Services | $205,325 |
| Department of Veterans Affairs Washington, DC | VA Transportation Network | $196,594 |
| Dept of Massachusetts Gardner, MA | Veterans Services | $192,678 |
| Boulder Crest Retreat Bluemont, VA | Retreats for Veterans | $150,000 |
| Dept of Ohio Columbus, OH | Veterans Services | $144,294 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $654,659,108 | $176,450,766 | $153,944,227 | $7,725,627 | 62 | $27,459,177 |
| 2023 | $607,744,386 | $176,251,273 | $147,167,892 | $6,256,229 | 61 | $34,794,980 |
| 2022 | $538,147,734 | $147,448,652 | $149,217,032 | $5,951,381 | 61 | $19,765,061 |
| 2021 | $647,271,297 | $170,633,533 | $140,105,705 | $5,168,828 | 62 | $26,870,620 |
| 2020 | $549,946,548 | $153,931,956 | $132,578,576 | $4,577,182 | 60 | $23,049,740 |
| 2019 | $501,912,492 | $145,388,158 | $144,008,462 | $5,740,909 | 62 | $14,582,182 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
DAV’s mission is to empower veterans to lead high-quality lives with respect and dignity. Its programs include benefits advocacy and information seminars, public awareness outreach, communications, membership and legislative programs, disaster relief, volunteer services, employment and entrepreneurial services, and caregiver support. The DAV Transportation Network provides rides to VA medical appointments through volunteer drivers.
DAV’s 2024 grants included support for veterans’ services, transportation, retreats, children of veterans, and the National Veterans Winter Sports Clinic and Golf Clinic. Examples of grantees’ own stated missions include Camp Corral’s work to transform the lives of children of wounded, ill, and fallen military heroes through camp, advocacy, and enrichment programs; Boulder Crest Foundation’s work to facilitate posttraumatic growth; and state DAV organizations’ missions to provide services and advocacy for veterans. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, DAV reported 62 grants totaling $7,725,627. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $2,194,859, with a median grant of $58,630.
Among the largest awards were $2,194,859 to the Department of Veterans Affairs for the Winter Sports Clinic and Golf Clinic; $1,000,000 to Camp Corral for children of veterans; $392,555 to the California DAV department for veterans services; and $298,443 to the Florida DAV department for veterans services. Other notable awards included $296,259 to the Texas DAV department for veterans services, $196,594 to the Department of Veterans Affairs for the VA Transportation Network, and $150,000 to Boulder Crest Retreat for retreats for veterans.
The Columbia Trust describes support for local service initiatives, including hospital service coordinators, department and chapter service officers, homeless veterans programs, outreach, direct services, and transportation vehicle purchases. Its materials say it generally does not fund salaries for commanders, adjutants, and other support staff; utilities and maintenance; office supplies; indirect costs; or requests outside the application. The Charitable Service Trust prioritizes long-term projects providing direct assistance to disabled veterans and their families. Its materials say it generally does not fund individuals, goodwill advertising, political causes, endowments, capital campaigns, pilot or newly established projects, or property acquisition, maintenance, or rehabilitation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Barry A. Jesinoski as National Adjutant, CEO, and Secretary. It also lists Coleman Francis Nee as Vice-Chairman of the Board; Jerry Estes as Treasurer; and Ricky Barenbrugge, David Gerke, and Nachee Miller as directors. The filing identifies several other officer positions as having ended during the filing period.
Disabled American Veterans is led by Barry A. Jesinoski, National Adjutant, CEO & Secretary since 2023 (on filings since 2019); 10 of 18 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Barry A. Jesinoski
National Adjutant, CEO & Secretary
Executive Director Natl. Hq → Executive Director Natl Hq, 2020
Executive Director Natl Hq → National Adjutant, CEO & Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2019
60 hrs/week
$246K (2019) → $313K (2024)
Edward R. Reese Jr.
Executive Director Natl Lhq
Executive Director Natl. Lhq → Executive Director Natl Lhq, 2020
On filings since 2019
55 hrs/week
$222K (2019) → $280K (2024)
Bryan C. Vanboxel
Executive Director Natl Hq & CFO
Assistant Executive Director → Executive Director Natl Hq, 2023
Executive Director Natl Hq → Executive Director Natl Hq & CFO, 2024
On filings since 2022
55 hrs/week
$191K (2022) → $242K (2024)
Joseph Parsetich
Chairman of the Board-
Vice Chairman - → National Commander & Chairman of the Board, 2023
National Commander & Chairman of the Board → Chairman of the Board-, 2024
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$88K (2022) → $0 (2024)
James T. Marszalek
National Service Director
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$190K (2020) → $215K (2024)
Joy J Ilem
National Legislative Director
On filings since 2023
50 hrs/week
$195K (2023) → $202K (2024)
William Dolan
Director-
Director → Director-, 2024
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Gerke
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nachee Miller
Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ricky Barenbrugge
Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Edward E. Hartman
Inspector General
On filings since 2022
50 hrs/week
$196K (2022) → $224K (2024)
Megan B. Hall
General Counsel
On filings since 2022
50 hrs/week
$218K (2022) → $262K (2024)
Nancy Espinosa
National Commander-
Vice Chairman of the Board → National Commander & Vice Chairman of the Board -, 2023
National Commander & Vice Chairman of the Board - → National Commander-, 2024
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
$99K (2023) → $150K (2024)
Theresa L. Burgoon
Chief Development Officer
On filings since 2022
50 hrs/week
$193K (2022) → $236K (2024)
Daniel Contreras
National Commander & Vice Chairman of the Board-
Vice Chairman of the Board → National Commander & Vice Chairman of the Board-, 2024
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
$100K (2024)
Coleman Francis Nee
Vice Chairman of the Board
Director → Vice Chairman of the Board, 2024
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charles Edwards
Treasurer-
Director → Treasurer-, 2024
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jerry Estes
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (21)
- Former: J. Marc Burgess (2019–2023) — Natl Adjutant, CEO & Secretary - Retired
- Former: Andrew Marshall (2020–2023) — Chairman of the Board -
- Former: Floyd Watson (2021–2023) — Treasurer -
- Former: Frank A. Chicollo (2021–2023) — Director -
- Former: Stephen Whitehead (2021–2022) — Chairman -
- Former: William Baker (2021–2022) — Treasurer -
- Former: Anita Blum (2019–2021) — Comptroller
- Former: Brian Cowart (2019–2021) — Senior Chief Development Officer
- Former: Dennis R. Nixon (2019–2021) — Chairman of Board-
- Former: John F. Donovan (2019–2021) — Director -
- Former: Kevin J. Walkowski (2019–2021) — Director -
- Former: Peter A. Dickinson (2019–2021) — Senior Executive Advisor
- Former: Robert D. Cox (2019–2021) — Treasurer -
- Former: Terry W. Sanders (2019–2021) — Director -
- Former: Daniel Clare (2021) — Chief Committee & Outreach Officer
- Former: Christopher Clay (2019–2020) — General Counsel
- Former: Susan Loth (2019–2020) — Senior Chief Development Officer
- Former: Delphine Metcalf-Foste (2019) — Chairman
- Former: Donald Day (2019) — Vice Chairman
- Former: Jim Shuey (2019) — Treasurer
- Former: Steven Whitehead (2019) — Vice Chairman
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $313K, to Barry a Jesinoski (National Adjutant / CEO / Secretary). 10 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Disabled American Veterans
How much does Disabled American Veterans give each year?
Disabled American Veterans gave $7.7M across 62 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $6.3M across 61 grants.
What is Disabled American Veterans's typical grant size?
Disabled American Veterans's median grant in 2024 was $58,630, and its average grant was $124,607, across 62 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Disabled American Veterans that year got $134K on average.
Where does Disabled American Veterans give grants?
Disabled American Veterans's top state is District of Columbia, with 32% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were North Carolina (15%) and California (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (7 grants) and Raleigh, NC (2 grants).
Does Disabled American Veterans give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 62 grants with a stated purpose on Disabled American Veterans's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Veterans Services" (53 grants).
Who are Disabled American Veterans's largest grantees?
Disabled American Veterans's largest 2024 grantees include Department of Veterans Affairs ($2,391,453 across 2 grants), Camp Corral ($1,000,000) and Dept of California 13733 ($392,555), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Disabled American Veterans?
Disabled American Veterans reported $654.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $176.5M.
What does Disabled American Veterans fund?
DAV’s mission is to empower veterans to lead high-quality lives with respect and dignity. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Disabled American Veterans?
The Columbia Trust accepts applications from DAV chapters and state-level departments through a vetted process during application windows announced each year. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
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.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS September 10, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 25, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 19, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 18, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 29, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Disabled American Veterans funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/disabled-american-veterans-morg_369f3652ff8747b2acd43a413e49a461
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