Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Charitable Service Trust

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The Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Charitable Service Trust is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses its grantmaking efforts primarily in Kentucky, Ohio, and New York, having awarded a total of $10.9 million across 291 grantees in 2024. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the DAV Charitable Service Trust can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
EMPOWERING VETERANS TO LEAD HIGH-QUALITY LIVES WITH RESPECT AND DIGNITY. SEE PART III.
Cause Areas
1
Public affairs
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Disabled American Veterans
$42.8M
41%
Disabled American Veterans National Service Foundation
$8.5M
8%

THE INTREPID FALLEN HEROES FUND
$5.4M
5%
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Total No. of Grants
101
Median 1st year grant
$15K
Median 2nd year grant
$20K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Charitable Service Trust?
No. Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Charitable Service Trust does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Charitable Service Trust give?
Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Charitable Service Trust primarily gives to organizations located in Kentucky, Ohio, and New York. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Charitable Service Trust’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Charitable Service Trust fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $15 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Charitable Service Trust make each year?
In 2024, Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Charitable Service Trust awarded about 100 grants, totaling nearly $10.9 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Charitable Service Trust fund recently?
In 2024, Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Charitable Service Trust awarded grants to about 290 grantees. Recent grantees include Disabled American Veterans, Disabled American Veterans National Service Foundation, and THE INTREPID FALLEN HEROES FUND. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Charitable Service Trust?
Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Charitable Service Trust does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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