Disabled American Veterans (Dav) Charitable Service Trust

“In 2015, the Trust's bylaws and policies were revised. There were six (6) primary modifications to the bylaws which included: 1) the deletion of the corporate purposes section; 2) the specification of the DAV officers, employees, and/or directors which may serve on the Board; 3) the replacement of language deemed outdated for standard procedures; 4) the reaffirmation of the nature of officer duties; 5) the addition of a section describing the Foundation's relationship with DAV; and 6) the renaming of Chairman and Vice Chairman positions to reflect President and Vice President.”

“Following completion of Form 990 by the Trust's tax preparer, the administrator and accountants review the return. Upon acceptance, the administrator mails a paper copy (or for those with e-mail an electronic version) of the final return to all Officers and Members of the Board of Directors for their review and questions. Subsequently the return is filed with the IRS.”

“The Conflict of Interest Policy applies to all applications for financial aid and assistance, all staffing matters, and all other actions by any Officer or the Board of Directors of the Trust and applies to all activities in which the Trust is currently engaged or in any way may be engaged at any time in the future. The Policy provides that a conflict of interest may exist when the interests or concerns of any Member of the Board of Directors, an Officer, any member of the staff serving the Trust, or said person's immediate family, or any party, group or organization to which said person has allegiance, may be seen as competing with the interests or concerns of the Trust. When a conflict is disclosed and is relevant to a matter requiring action by the Board of Directors, the interested party must call the conflict to the attention of the Board and shall not vote on the matter. In face-to-face meetings, any person having a conflict will retire from the room and shall not participate in final deliberations or decisions regarding the matter under consideration. The person will provide the Board of Directors with any and all relevant information. The Officers and Board of Directors review the Policy no less than annually to determine need for revision. A copy of the Policy is provided to each Officer, Member of the Board of Directors and each staff member serving the Trust or who may become associated with it at the time of their association. The Policy is reviewed no less than annually for the information and guidance of all such persons. Any new Officer, Member of the Board of Directors, and new staff member is advised of the Policy upon undertaking the duties of their position. Each person annually signs a statement affirming: receipt of a copy of the Policy; his/her understanding of the Policy; agreement to comply with the Policy; and verification that he/she has disclosed any potential conflicts of interest.”

“In accordance with the organization's Bylaws, there is no compensation paid to Officers or Directors. In 2015, the Board of Directors reaffirmed its policy that authorizes a per diem be paid to Directors and Officers whose duties require their attendance at Board of Directors meetings or such other events where they serve as representatives of or travel on business for the Trust. The President does not receive compensation for services rendered in conjunction with his position and exercises supervision over the Trust's affairs in accordance with policies, decisions and mandates of the Board. As all of the members of the Board are volunteers, the Board has contracted with Disabled American Veterans (DAV) to utilize the services of a DAV employee to serve as the Administrator of the Trust. The Trust reimbursed the DAV $25,162.67 in 2015 for those services. The Administrator assists the President and other officers in the implementation of Board directives. She also ensures that the President and other board members are kept fully abreast of even routine matters so that they may fully carry out their responsibilities.”

“Governing documents and the Conflict of Interest Policy are available upon request and accessible from the Trust's website cst.dav.org. The annual report and most recent Form 990 are also accessible from the Trust's website, cst.dav.org, and upon request or for public inspection at the Trust's administrative office, 3725 Alexandria Pike, Cold Spring, KY 41076-1712.”

“The Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Charitable Service Trust is dedicated to one single purpose: empowering veterans to lead high-quality lives with respect and dignity. In an effort to fulfill that purpose throughout the nation, the Trust awards grant funds to nonprofit organizations with programs or services that benefit service members of every era. The Trust generally supports initiatives that provide the following: -Food, shelter, and other necessary items; -Mobility items or assistance specific to individuals with blindness or vision loss; hearing loss; or amputations; -Qualified therapeutic or recreational activities; -Physical or psychological rehabilitation; -Education, training and career-readiness; and -Other forms of direct assistance as appropriate for short- or long-term relief for veterans, caregivers and/or their families Though the specific needs of veterans from each era may vary, the Trust has supported veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injuries, substance abuse issues, amputations, spinal cord injuries, and other physical or mental afflictions. Grant funds have allowed for veterans to secure meaningful employment, healthcare, housing, food, education, camaraderie, and overall support for the many challenges that service members face upon returning from combat. Through financial assistance grants, the Trust enables organizations to sustain quality programming to millions of veterans and dependents each year.”

“Difference in Accounting for Charitable Gift Annuities -3,255. Uncollectable Pledges -401,102.”