Disabled American Veterans

“Members or stockholders dav is a not-for-profit organization with members that have the right to participate in the organization's governance. They, or their delegates, elect four members of dav's board of directors.”

“Organization's members please see form 990, part vi, section a, line 6.”

“Process of the review of form 990 following completion of form 990 by dav's accounting department staff and national adjutant. Once resulting revisions are made, the form is made available to the board of directors for their review and questions. It is subsequently filed with the irs.”

“Organization's practice for monitoring compliance all members of the board of directors receive a copy of the conflict of interest policy immediately upon assuming office, or at a minimum, annually. The same process applies to key employees and department directors. Recipients acknowledge they have read the policy, identify any areas of conflict and return the signed disclosure form to the dav executive director. Responses are reviewed and identified and conflicts are referred to the board of directors for discussion and approval as appropriate.”

“Compensation review process every four or five years dav hires an independent consulting firm to review compensation of dav national adjutant and ceo, executive directors, key employees, and other top management officials. In 2018, the consulting firm was buck consulting. This involves review of position responsibilities, accumulation of comparable data from other organizations and determination of appropriate compensation ranges for each. The ranges are reviewed and approved by independent memembers of the board of directors (board). Any subsequent changes in compensation, typically annual and within the established ranges, are also approved by the board. A new compensation review will be conducted in 2023. Non-employee members of dav's board receive an irs approved daily per diem when attending meetings or representing dav at various related events. This is primarily to cover meals and lodging.”

“Documents governing documents and the conflict of interest policy are available upon request. The dav annual report and most recent form 990 are available on dav's website (www.dav.org) and also upon request or public inspection at dav national headquarters. Form 1024 is available upon request.”

“SERVICE PROGRAM (CONT) With our chapter service officers, department service officers and transition service officers, as well as county veteran service officers, DAV has over 3,700 benefits experts. During 2022, DAV national service officers interviewed over 285,000 veterans and their families and filed over 174,000 new claims. Thanks to the great work of our service officers, claimants represented by DAV obtained more than $26 billion in benefits. In 2022, DAV transition service officers conducted nearly 400 briefing presentations to groups of separating service members, with nearly 13,000 participants attending those sessions. They also counseled nearly 25,000 people in individual interviews and electronic communications. Expenses $38,527,184 including grants of $80,000. Revenue $0.”

“PUBLIC AWARENESS OUTREACH (CONT) 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. Expenses $ 27,673,945 including grants of $ 0. Revenue $ 40,467.”

“COMMUNICATIONS PROGRAM (CONT) 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, with the organization's Facebook page garnering 107.2 million impressions, while its accounts on Instagram saw 2.5 million impressions, Twitter reached 1.2 million impressions and LinkedIn accomplished 2.5 million impressions. In 2022, DAV featured 88 live broadcasts on YouTube, garnering 735,000 views. Additionally, all of DAV's more than 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. Expenses $9,732,921 including grants of $0. Revenue $0.”

“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 nearly 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 continue to respond to the needs of the current generation of veterans and are also steadfast in our resolution to ensure equitable support for another vital part of our community-veteran caregivers. These unsung heroes provide unfaltering dedication to disabled veterans, often assuming a life of heavy responsibility and sacrifice to care for their loved ones affected by devastating illness or injury. With 52 state-level departments and more than 1,200 chapters nationwide, we closed the 2021-2022 membership year with more than 1 million veterans in DAV, ensuring a strong, unified and living embodiment of DAV's mission of service to veterans, their families and survivors. Expenses $7,195,446 including grants of $0. Revenue $3,870,445 STATE SERVICES AND DISASTER RELIEF: During 2022, DAV provided more than $2 million to nearly 3,100 veterans affected by natural disasters, including hurricanes, tornados, floods and fires. Since the Disaster Relief Program's inception in 1968, over $19.5 million has been disbursed as a result of our relief efforts. Expenses $6,393,493 including grants of $6,388,912. Revenue $0. VOLUNTARY SERVICES PROGRAM: In 2022, DAV gave nearly 210,000 free rides to veterans. It's part of DAV's mission to ensure all injured and ill veterans can lead high-quality lives with respect and dignity. These rides, which total more than 9 million miles of driving and more than 500,000 volunteer hours, are made possible through the generosity of vehicle donations by Ford Motor Co. and DAV departments and chapters that use their donated funds to purchase vehicles. DAV's volunteer interactions don't just end when they drop veterans off at the front door of a VA hospital or clinic. DAV and DAV Auxiliary volunteers spent nearly 550,000 hours in 2022 helping veterans and assisting VA caregivers inside these facilities across the country. This work has a value to the Department of Veterans Affairs of nearly $16.4 million. Thousands of DAV volunteers are dedicated to helping fellow veterans wherever they are in our communities. Whether helping prepare VA claims packages, caring for veterans experiencing homelessness, running a food drive or participating in countless other opportunities, these volunteers have continued to be the face of our organization to so many in need. Some of those volunteers are students. Student volunteers who give at least 100 hours of their time in the name of DAV may be eligible for one of the scholarships we offer. In 2022, DAV awarded 10 scholarships- totaling $110,000-with a top award of $30,000. Expenses $3,961,769 including grants of $749,728. Revenue $0. EMPLOYMENT/ENTREPRENEURIAL SERVICES PROGRAM: In 2022, DAV completed its acquisition of Patriot Boot Camp-a nonprofit organization”

“OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS: Pension Liability and Other Postretirement benefit obligation adjustment $13,835,640 Change in fair market value of interest rate swap $ 624,954 TOTAL $14,460,594”