American Vegan Society

The American Vegan Society (AVS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that promotes veganism in the United States. It was founded in 1960 by H. Jay Dinshah. The date of the earlier The Vegan Society (UK)'s founding, November 1, is now celebrated annually as World Vegan Day.

American Vegan Society
AbbreviationAVS
PredecessorVegan Society (still active)
Formation1960 (1960)
FounderH. Jay Dinshah
Founded atMalaga, New Jersey
TypeNonprofit
Tax ID no.
EIN 226058533
Legal status501(c)(3) organization
PurposePromotion of veganism
Headquarters56 Dinshah Lane, Malaga, New Jersey
Coordinates39.5681°N 75.0474°W / 39.5681; -75.0474
Region
 United States
Official language
English
President
Freya Dinshah
Key people
  • Ann Dinshah
  • Sarah Filippi-Field
  • Vance Lehmkuhl
Main organ
American Vegan (formerly Ahimsa)
Websiteamericanvegan.org
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