Disabled American Veterans

Year Founded:

1942

Address:

3725 Alexandria Pike
Cold Spring, KY 41076

EIN:

31-0263158

Top Leadership Pay:

CEO, Ntl. Adjutant, and Sec. Marc Burgess, $319,275

Employees:

661

Revenue:

$170,633,533

Expenses:

$140,105,705

Description

Based on its 2021 tax return, we calculate that Disabled American Veterans spent 33.2 percent of its $140.1 million budget on overhead. This is higher than our recommended 25 percent maximum overhead spending.

Additionally, based on its 2021 tax return, Disabled American Veterans has net assets equal to 3.56 times its $140.1 million annual budget. This may be an indication that the group is spending too little of its donations on programs. We recommend net assets exceed no more than 3 years of the group’s annual budget. Read more about our rating system here.

Furthermore, according to the New York Attorney General, the Disabled American Veterans collected $70,902.02 in third-party solicitation campaigns in 2021, with net $15,761.82 (or 22%) going to the charity. This means the organization paid a third-party solicitor more than it raised during the solicitation campaigns. Read more here.

We do not recommend giving to the Disabled American Veterans. See our lists of Highly Recommended Charities and Recommended Charities for alternatives.

Mission Statement

We are dedicated to one single purpose: empowering veterans to lead high-quality lives with respect and dignity.