Disabled American Veterans

The Disabled American Veterans (DAV) is an organization created in 1920 by World War I veterans for disabled military veterans of the United States Armed Forces that helps them and their families through various means. It was issued a federal charter by Congress in 1932. It currently has over 1 million members. As a 501(c)(4) social welfare organization, it is outside the purview of  and therefore not rated by  Charity Navigator. DAV's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 31–0263158.

Disabled American Veterans
AbbreviationDAV
FormationSeptember 25, 1920 (1920-09-25)
FounderRobert Marx
Type501(c)(4) Veterans' organization
HeadquartersErlanger, Kentucky
Official language
English
National Commander
Nancy Espinosa
National Adjutant
Barry Jesinoski
DAV Executive Committee
PublicationDAV Magazine
SubsidiariesDAV Auxiliary
DAV Auxiliary Juniors
Websitehttp://www.dav.org/
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