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DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS AUXILIARY INC

Glendale, AZ · EIN 237330929 · Form 990EZ · FY2021 · Micro (<$100K) · auxiliary.dav.org
revenue
$41K
expenses
$35K
net assets
$78K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

Service to military veterans their dependents and survivors

profile · synthesized from sources

The Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary (DAVA) partners with the DAV to support disabled veterans and their families. With nearly a quarter-million members, DAVA focuses on advocacy, community service, and direct support, including transportation to VA appointments and caregiver assistance. The organization aims to improve the quality of life for veterans and ensure their benefit entitlement.

named programs · 8 · from sources

what they call their work

Americanism
A program focused on promoting patriotism and respect for the flag.
Community Service
Units organize programs to adopt veterans and their families for holidays, support back-to-school efforts, assist with errands, and provide caregiver respite.
DAV Transportation Network
A volunteer-driven program that provides transportation for veterans to critical VA medical appointments.
DAVA Caring For Caregivers Initiative Program
Provides reimbursement up to $250 for qualified self-care activities for eligible caregivers of veterans, supporting their physical, emotional, or mental health.
Junior Activities
A program focused on engaging younger members in supporting veterans and the organization's mission, including scholarship opportunities.
Legislative
Advocacy efforts for veterans' rights and benefits on Capitol Hill.
Local Veterans Assistance Program (LVAP)
Connects volunteers with local veterans in need of assistance with daily tasks such as grocery shopping, errands, yard work, or home maintenance.
VA Voluntary Services (VAVS) Program
Facilitates volunteer opportunities at Department of Veterans Affairs hospitals, nursing homes, and clinics, with volunteers assisting patients and staff.
activities · 7 clusters

what they do

  • Essential Items Distribution for Veterans 5 activities
    • Holiday and seasonal support programs for veterans' families
      Organizes programs to adopt veterans and their families during special holidays, support back-to-school efforts for children of deployed service members, and provide respite for caregivers.
    • Support for daily living tasks
      Assists veterans with essential daily living tasks such as grocery shopping, running errands, yard work, and home maintenance.
    • Veteran and Family Support Services
      Provides direct support to veterans and their families, including assistance with daily living tasks, grocery shopping, errands, yard work, home maintenance, and respite for caregivers. This also includes adopting veterans and their families for holidays and supporting back-to-school efforts for children of deployed service members.
    • Veteran and Family Support Services
      Provides direct support to veterans and their families, including assistance with daily living tasks, grocery shopping, errands, yard work, home maintenance, and respite for caregivers. This also includes adopting families for holidays and supporting back-to-school efforts for children of deployed service members.
    • Veteran and Family Support Services
      Provides direct support to veterans and their families, including assistance with daily living tasks, grocery shopping, errands, yard work, home maintenance, and respite for caregivers. This also includes adopting veterans and their families for holidays and supporting back-to-school efforts for children of deployed service members.
  • Emergency Rental and Utility Assistance 4 activities
    • Caregiver Self-Care Reimbursement Program
      Provides reimbursement of up to $250 for qualified self-care activities for caregivers of disabled veterans, allowing applications twice per calendar year with a minimum of four months between approvals.
    • Caregiver Self-Care Reimbursement Program
      Provides reimbursement of up to $250 for qualified self-care activities for caregivers of disabled veterans, allowing applications twice per calendar year with at least four months between approvals.
    • Caregiver Self-Care Reimbursement Program
      Offers a reimbursement program of up to $250 for qualified self-care activities for caregivers of disabled veterans, allowing applications twice per calendar year with a minimum of four months between approvals.
    • Reimbursement program for caregivers of disabled veterans
      Offers reimbursement of up to $250 for qualified self-care activities for caregivers of disabled veterans, with eligibility limited to two applications per calendar year and at least four months between approvals.
  • Veteran Residential Facility Support Services 4 activities
    • Non-clinical support services for veterans
      Provides companionship and non-clinical support to veteran patients at VA hospitals, including escorting patients and serving coffee, as part of the Veterans Affairs Voluntary Services (VAVS) Program.
    • VA Hospital Patient Support
      Provides companionship and non-clinical support to veteran patients at VA hospitals, including escorting patients and serving coffee, as part of the Veterans Affairs Voluntary Services (VAVS) Program.
    • VA Hospital Patient Support
      Offers companionship and non-clinical support to veteran patients within VA hospitals, which includes escorting patients and serving refreshments.
    • VA Hospital Patient Support
      Offers companionship and non-clinical support to veteran patients at VA hospitals, including escorting patients and serving coffee, as part of the Veterans Affairs Voluntary Services (VAVS) Program.
  • Veteran Transportation Assistance 4 activities
    • Transportation assistance for veterans
      Provides transportation support to veterans to attend VA medical appointments, ensuring access to essential healthcare services.
    • Transportation for VA Medical Appointments
      Provides transportation services for veterans to attend their VA medical appointments.
    • Transportation for VA Medical Appointments
      Offers transportation services for veterans to attend their medical appointments at VA facilities.
    • Transportation to VA Medical Appointments
      Offers transportation services for veterans to attend their VA medical appointments.
  • Legislative Advocacy for Veteran Benefits 3 activities
    • Program Development and Implementation
      Operates programs focused on Americanism, Community Service, Junior Activities, Legislative efforts, and VA Voluntary Services.
    • Program Operation and Management
      Operates various programs focused on Americanism, Community Service, Junior Activities, Legislative efforts, and VA Voluntary Services, guided by a Procedure and Program Manual.
    • Programs in Americanism, Community Service, Junior Activities, and Legislative efforts
      Operates structured programs focused on Americanism, Community Service, Junior Activities, Legislative advocacy, and VA Voluntary Services at the unit level.
  • Member-Focused Newsletter Publishing 1 activity
    • Publication of organizational guidance and communications
      Produces and distributes key organizational documents including a Procedure and Program Manual, Constitution and Bylaws, annual National Fall Conference Booklet, and regular "Headquarters News" updates for members.
  • Uncategorized 13 activities
    • Annual community service event
      Organizes an annual community service event in April to engage volunteers in local veteran support activities.
    • Community Service Event Organization
      Organizes an annual community service event in April to engage volunteers in local veteran support activities.
    • Community Service Events
      Organizes an annual community service event in April to engage volunteers in local veteran support activities.
    • Community Service Events
      Organizes an annual community service event in April to engage volunteers in local veteran support activities.
    • Membership Recruitment and Youth Engagement
      Conducts outreach to recruit members connected to veterans and those passionate about supporting veterans and their families, and offers scholarship opportunities to support junior memberships and promote youth engagement in veteran support.
    • Membership Recruitment and Youth Engagement
      Conducts membership recruitment outreach to engage individuals connected to veterans and those passionate about supporting veterans and their families, and offers scholarship opportunities to support junior memberships and promote youth engagement in veteran support.
    • Membership Recruitment and Youth Engagement
      Conducts membership recruitment outreach to engage individuals connected to veterans and those passionate about supporting veterans and their families, and offers scholarship opportunities to support junior memberships and promote youth engagement.
    • Membership recruitment and engagement
      Conducts outreach to recruit members connected to veterans or passionate about supporting veterans and their families, including promoting junior memberships through scholarship opportunities.
    • Publicity Resources for Chapters
      Provides a Publicity Resources Guide to assist its state departments and units in publicizing their projects and services.
    • Publicity Resources for State Departments and Units
      Provides a Publicity Resources Guide to assist its state departments and units in publicizing their projects and services.
    • Publicity Resources for State Departments and Units
      Provides a Publicity Resources Guide to assist its state departments and units in publicizing their projects and services.
    • Publicity and outreach capacity building
      Provides a Publicity Resources Guide to assist state departments and local units in promoting their veteran support projects and services.
    • Veterans Affairs Voluntary Services (VAVS) Program Participation
      Participates in the Veterans Affairs Voluntary Services (VAVS) Program to support veterans through volunteer services.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2021

the money

revenue
Total revenue$41K
Contributions & grants$82K201%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$570%
Other revenue$4K
expenses
Total expenses$35K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$15K
balance sheet
Total assets$78K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$78K
1 years on record · 2021–2021
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

board members · 4
  • Cathy Bobbie — Executive Board
  • Donna Adams — Adjutant Exec Board
  • Katie Benner — Executive Board
  • Linda Lewis — Executive Board
relationships · 7

who they work with

  • DAV Caregiver Support Program Partner — Source of enrollment verification for caregivers applying to the Caring for Caregivers Initiative.
  • Department of Veterans Affairs Partner — Collaborates with VA hospitals, nursing homes, and clinics to provide volunteer support services.
  • Department of Veterans Affairs Partner — Facilitates volunteer opportunities within VA hospitals, nursing homes, and clinics.
  • Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Partner — Partners with the DAV parent organization in their mission of service to disabled veterans and their families.
  • VA Caregiver Support Program Government — Source of eligibility verification for caregivers applying to the Caring for Caregivers Initiative.
  • VA medical facilities Partner — Hospital Service Coordinators administer the DAV Transportation Network at VA medical facilities nationwide.
  • Veterans Affairs Voluntary Services Partner — Collaborates with the VAVS Program to support veterans through volunteer services.