TY 2014 Form 990

- TIN:

Form990

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax

Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private
foundations)

Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.

Information about Form 990 and its instructions is at www.IRS.gov/form990.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2014

Open to Public Inspection

A For the 2014 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2014 , and ending 12-31-2014

BCheck if applicable: Address change Name change Initial return Final return/terminated Amended return Application pending

CName of organization
Disabled American Veterans

Doing business as

Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
3725 Alexandria Pike

Room/suite

City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
Cold Spring, KY41076

D Employer identification number

31-0263158

E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 226,360,942

F Name and address of principal officer:
Barry A Jesinoski
3725 Alexandria Pike
Cold Spring,KY41076

Tax-exempt status: 501(c)(3) 501(c) ( 4 ) LeftBullet

(insert no.) 4947(a)(1) or 527

Website:

www.dav.org

H(a)

Is this a group return for
subordinates? Yes No

H(b)

Are all subordinates
included?

Yes No

If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)

H(c)

Group exemption number MediumBullet

0557

K Form of organization: Corporation Trust Association Other MediumBullet

L Year of formation: 1932

M State of legal domicile:

Part I

Summary

1	Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: Since 1920, Empowering veterans to lead high quality lives with respect and dignity.
2	Check this box
3	Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........	3	7
4	Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .....	4	6
5	Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2014 (Part V, line 2a) ......	5	750
6	Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .............	6	11,000
7a	Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........	7a	0
b	Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 .........	7b	0

		Prior Year	Current Year
8	Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) .........	113,633,364	114,661,280
9	Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) .........	5,327,557	6,083,245
10	Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) ....	26,967,770	21,127,995
11	Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e)	260,304	570,990
12	Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)...................	146,188,995	142,443,510
13	Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )...	5,644,366	5,551,516
14	Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4).....	0	0
15	Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10)	57,397,984	53,930,075
16a	Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e).....	496,495	1,317,509
b	Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 37,002,630
17	Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e)....	79,885,602	78,968,555
18	Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25)	143,424,447	139,767,655
19	Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12.......	2,764,548	2,675,855
		Beginning of Current Year	End of Year
20	Total assets (Part X, line 16).............	468,759,320	478,150,098
21	Total liabilities (Part X, line 26).............	177,556,625	188,905,392
22	Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20.....	291,202,695	289,244,706

Part II

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PTIN

Firm's name MediumBullet

Firm's EIN MediumBullet

Firm's address MediumBullet

Phone no.

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Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2014)

Form 990 (2014)

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Part III

Statement of Program Service Accomplishments

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III ..............

Briefly describe the organization’s mission: We are dedicated to one single purpose: empowering veterans to lead high-quality lives with respect and dignity. See Schedule O for further details.We accomplish this by making sure veterans and their families can access the full range of benefits available to them; fighting for the interests of America's injured heroes on Capitol Hill; and educating the public about the great sacrifices and needs of veterans transitioning back to civilian life.

Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ...................... Yes No

If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.

Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program services? ............................ Yes No

If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.

Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.


4a	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 51,287,538 including grants of $ 5,541,516 ) (Revenue $ )
	NATIONAL SERVICE PROGRAM: DAV's largest operation offers services through its National Service program, Transition Service program, Mobile Service Office program, National Employment program, Voluntary Service program, and State Services and Disaster Relief program.See Schedule O for further details.NATIONAL SERVICE PROGRAM:In 100 offices throughout the United States and in Puerto Rico, we employ a corps of approximately 270 National Service Officers (NSOs) and 34 Transition Service Officers (TSOs) who counsel and represent veterans and their families with claims for benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Department of Defense and other government agencies. Veterans need not be members to take advantage of our assistance, which is provided free of charge between January 1, 2014 and December 31, 2014. Our NSOs and TSOs--all wartime-wounded, injured or ill veterans--provided representation for over 340,000 claims for veterans and their families before Veterans Affairs, obtaining for them more than $3.7 billion in new and retroactive benefits.DAV truly is an organization of veterans helping veterans, as all our service officers incurred injury or illness related to their wartime service. NSOs function as attorneys-in-fact, assisting veterans and their families in filing claims for VA disability compensation, rehabilitation and education programs, pensions, death benefits and employment and training programs. They provide free services, such as information seminars and counseling and community outreach activities such as the Mobile Service Office (MSO) Program. NSOs also represent veterans and active-duty military personnel before Discharge Review Boards, Boards for Correction of Military Records, Physical Evaluation Boards, the Disability Transition Assistance Program, the Transition Assistance Program and other official panels. For service members making the all-important transition to civilian life, DAV participates in Transition Assistance and Disabled Transition Assistance Programs. Our TSOs provide benefits counseling and assistance to service members filing initial claims for VA benefits at more than 100 military installations throughout the country. Over the last year, our TSOs conducted 908 formal presentations to 39,569 transitioning service members. During that time, they filed 17,126 claims for Veterans Affairs benefits. Counsel and representation for active-duty service members during their transition was provided through the military's Disability Evaluation System. DAV continues its pro bono representation program for veterans seeking review in the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims. In fiscal year 2014, the Board of Veterans Appeals (BVA) took action on more than 16,220 cases involving DAV clients. Each one of those cases was reviewed to identify those in which a veteran's claim was improperly denied. Thanks to DAV and our relationship with two private law firms, 1,534 of these cases previously denied by the BVA were appealed to the court. The Mobile Service Office (MSO) Program continues to seek new venues to bring DAV service to veterans and dependents in their own communities. By putting our service offices on the road and assisting veterans where they live, DAV is increasing veterans' accessibility to benefits. With 10 specially equipped MSOs visiting communities across the country, this outreach effort generates a considerable amount of claims work from veterans who may not otherwise have the opportunity to seek assistance at our National Service Offices. During 2014, our MSOs traveled more than 101,104 miles, visiting 922 cities and towns. Our NSOs interviewed 23,645 veterans and other potential claimants during these appearances. Expenses $43,862,735, including grants of $62,311. Revenue of $0NATIONAL EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM:DAV established the National Employment Department, committing over $800,000 in 2014 to its startup. One key element of this mission is a partnership DAV formed with RecruitMilitary, a full-service, military-to-civilian recruiting firm. Working alongside our partner, DAV uses online and offline products to connect employers, franchisors and educational institutions with veterans who are transitioning from active duty to civilian life, veterans who already have civilian work experience, members of the National Guard, reserve components and military spouses. All services are offered free of charge. By co-hosting and sponsoring Veterans Career Fairs in partnership with RecruitMilitary, DAV is helping to address one of the greatest needs facing our nation's unemployed veterans. Last year, DAV sponsored 34 job fairs in 29 cities, creating venues for nearly 2,000 high-quality companies considering the talents of more than 14,000 active-duty, reserve and Guard members and veterans and their spouses who attended. DAV's National Employment Department also works directly with major employers interested in recruiting skilled veterans. It provides a multitude of resources that veterans can access online at jobs.dav.org, including a job-search board listing more than 800,000 current opportunities. We are pleased to note nearly 5,000 average monthly visits to our employment resources web page. We anticipate continued growth in veterans' use of this resource in the coming months as we roll out a retooled website that will feature a variety of additional employment and educational resources, including webinars and other guides, and we will highlight certain employers that have demonstrated a firm commitment to recruiting and hiring veterans.Expenses $820,673, including grants of $0. Revenue $0.VOLUNTARY SERVICE PROGRAM: Service is the cornerstone of DAV's mission of empowering veterans to lead high-quality and fulfilled lives. Our thousands of dedicated volunteers across the country help us to provide the best care, morale and service to our nation's heroes. DAV's Transportation Network is one of the country's largest voluntary transportation programs. This unique program provides vehicles and volunteers throughout the country to transport veterans to and from their medical appointments at Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical centers. This program is managed by 192 Hospital Service Coordinators located at 197 VA medical centers and is operated by nearly 9,000 volunteer drivers. Since the inception of the program in 1987, DAV Departments and Chapters have donated 2,856 vehicles to the VA at a cost to DAV of $61.8 million. In 2014 alone, volunteers traveled 24,356,351 miles, providing 716,302 free rides to veterans and donating 1,723,175 hours of their time. The value of these contributed services is reported as revenue on DAV's financial statements prepared in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, but is not recorded as revenue on this Form 990 in accordance with Internal Revenue Service guidelines.Other DAV voluntary service program initiatives include the Winter Sports Clinic, the Jesse Brown Memorial Youth Scholarship Program, the Celebrity Program, the Local Veterans Assistance Program and the VA Voluntary Service Program.Expenses $2,197,188 including grants of $1,072,264. Revenue $ 0.STATE SERVICES AND DISASTER RELIEF: We help fund services that our state-level departments provide to veterans and their families. In some cases, these department programs extend, supplement or dovetail services we provide through our nationwide programs. In other cases, Departments have created entirely new programs to meet the unique needs of veterans in their states. Grants to departments under this program totaled $4,169,511. When disaster strikes, our National Service Officers are dispatched to the affected area to provide monetary assistance, conduct benefit counseling and to offer referral services. We provided disaster relief grants in the aftermath of natural disasters and emergencies in various areas around the nation to help veterans and their families secure temporary lodging, food and other necessities. During 2014, almost $90,450 was granted to tornado, flood and fire victims. Since the program's inception in 1968, $9,442,228 has been disbursed. Expenses $4,406,941 including grants of $4,406,941. Revenue $0.Total Form 990, Part III, Line 4a:Expenses $51,287,538 including grants of $5,541,516. Revenue $0.

4b	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 10,261,614 including grants of $ 10,000 ) (Revenue $ )
	PUBLICATIONS & COMMUNICATIONS: The National Communications Department oversees internal and external communications programs, including media relations, publications, contacts with other organizations and a variety of public outreach initiatives to tell DAV's story. Our communications staff produces a full-color magazine, news releases, speeches, op-eds, brochures, print messages, public service announcements, videos and other materials that provide information about DAV and the full range of free services that empower veterans to live high-quality lives with respect and dignity. In addition to these traditional tools, social media such as Facebook, Twitter and YouTube also enable DAV and its members to build an even stronger community to carry out our mission, now and in the future.

4c	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 6,480,743 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ 6,083,245 )
	MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM: The pulse of DAV lies within its members. When a veteran joins DAV, he or she joins a vibrant community that stands together to ensure our nation keeps its promises. This steadfast dedication to our cause has made DAV what it is today. DAV was founded after World War I because a centralized structure to support veterans wounded in the trenches did not exist. America was not prepared for their return, and something needed to be done.The concept of continued service, of veterans serving veterans, is part of a legacy that is more than 90 years old. DAV has evolved to meet the needs of its members amid the changes that naturally progress with time. Our armed forces have changed along with our society, and DAV has evolved to embrace those changes through the years. This enables us to ensure all veterans are able to lead high-quality lives with respect and dignity. Today, social diversity and technology have allowed DAV members to continue to play a role as positive advocates for the unique requirements of veterans and their loved ones. We continue to effectively respond to the needs of past and present generations of veterans, providing unwavering dedication to those who have sacrificed for our way of life, often with a life-changing illness or injury. DAV has nearly 5,000 members dedicated to recruiting new ones so that our base remains strong and vibrant well into the future. With 52 state-level Departments and 1,351 active Chapters nationwide, we closed the 2013/2014 membership year with 1,279,391 veterans in DAV.

	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 26,915,150 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
	LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM: DAV's National Legislative Department is responsible for developing, strengthening and expanding federal policies, programs, benefits and services to empower injured and ill veterans to lead high-quality lives with respect and dignity. DAV works with Congress, the Department of Veterans Affairs and other federal agencies that help fulfill our nation's promises to the men and women who served. The guiding principles of our advocacy efforts emanate directly from our legislative agenda as set forth by the resolutions adopted by delegates to our annual National Conventions and strengthened by DAV's Constitution and Bylaws. These principles guide our advocacy for disabled veterans in conformance with the collective will of our members.We accomplish our objectives through our efforts in Washington, D.C., and by drawing upon the support of our DAV members across the country. During 2014, even though the investment in our legislative program (both non-lobbying and lobbying combined) was quite small, constituting less than one percent of DAV's total expenditures, DAV's efforts in this arena achieved important results for the men and women who served.Expenses $1,866,829 including grants of $0. Revenue $0.PUBLIC AWARENESS OUTREACH: When injured and ill veterans return home from military service, many struggle to regain a sense of normalcy. They must start the long and often difficult process of healing and rehabilitation so they can begin to rebuild the lives they once knew. Many face the search for employment and housing, all while learning how to relate to their families after having been away for long periods of time. Navigating basic health, education and other benefits can be daunting. That's why DAV is here to help them every step of the way.Too many of our nation's veterans have yet to access the benefits and services they've earned. Many are simply unaware of what is available to them, so our National Service Program provides veterans free assistance in working through the claims process at the VA and other government agencies.DAV wants to ensure that veterans are fully aware of the wide range of other programs we offer for ill and injured veterans and their families. Our outreach program supplements the efforts already built into our other program services to raise awareness. It offers the American public a greater opportunity to become personally involved in identifying with and assisting the men and women who served our nation. In 2014, $32,355,645 was spent on this large-scale outreach effort, an investment that's making a real difference in the lives of veterans and their families. About $7.3 million is from the value of donated media, primarily for airing of public service announcements about DAV services available to assist ill and injured veterans.Additionally, DAV 5K events galvanize local communities across the country to support their heroes and raise awareness about the issues veterans face every day. This past year, we held our second annual DAV 5K in Cincinnati and launched our inaugural DAV 5K event in San Diego. In total, almost 4,000 individuals came out to honor and say thank you to friends and family members who served or are currently serving our country. We look forward to even greater participation in our events in Cincinnati, San Diego and Atlanta in November 2015 and will continue to explore opportunities to expand the 5K events to other cities across the country. The value of the contributed media is reported as revenue on DAV's financial statements prepared in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, but is not recorded as revenue on this Form 990 in accordance with Internal Revenue Service guidelines.Expenses $25,048,321 including grants of $0. Revenue $0.

4d	Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
	(Expenses $ 26,915,150 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
4e	Total program service expenses94,945,045

Form 990 (2014)

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Part IV

Checklist of Required Schedules

Yes

Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule A........................

Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? Click to see attachment

...

Yes

Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I..........

Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II........

Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C,
Part III............................

Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part I Click to see attachment

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Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part II Click to see attachment

...

Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment

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Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IV Click to see attachment

..............

Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part V Click to see attachment

......

If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable.

Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VI. Click to see attachment

...................

11a

Yes

Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VII Click to see attachment

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11b

Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIII Click to see attachment

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11c

Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IX Click to see attachment

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11d

Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part X Click to see attachment

11e

Yes

Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part X Click to see attachment

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11f

12a

Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Parts XI and XII Click to see attachment

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12a

Yes

Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment

12b

Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E....

14a

Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States?.....

14a

Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........

14b

Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV

Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...

Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I (see instructions) .... Click to see attachment

Yes

Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............ Click to see attachment

Yes

Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III................... Click to see attachment

20a

Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....

20a

If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?

20b

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Part IV

Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)

Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.. Click to see attachment

Yes

Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........ Click to see attachment

Yes

Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J....................... Click to see attachment

Yes

24a

Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a................

24a

Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...

24b

Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds?......................

24c

Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...

24d

25a

Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I.... Click to see attachment

25a

Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I................... Click to see attachment

25b

Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5, 6, or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, or disqualified persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II................ Click to see attachment

Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part III......... Click to see attachment

Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):

A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV .......................... Click to see attachment

28a

A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule L, Part IV..................... Click to see attachment

28b

Yes

An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV... Click to see attachment

28c

Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M.. Click to see attachment

Yes

Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M............. Click to see attachment

Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N,
Part I...........................

Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II......................

Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I........

Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1........................

35a

Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?

35a

If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2...

35b

Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2.............

Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VI

Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............

Yes

Form 990 (2014)

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Part V

Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V ..............

Yes

Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable ..

166

Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .

Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................

Yes

Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................

750

If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions)

Yes

Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...

If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...

At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)?..........................

If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBullet

See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).

Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year?..

Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?

If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............

Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions?...

If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible?........................

Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).

Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor?....................

Yes

If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?.....

Yes

Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282?...........................

If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....

Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?............................

Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?..

If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required?............................

If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C?..........................

Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year?.........................

Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?...

Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?...

Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:

Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...

10a

Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities

10b

Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:

Gross income from members or shareholders .........

11a

Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........

11b

12a

Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?

12a

If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year. ....................

12b

Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.

Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.

13a

Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....

13b

Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............

13c

14a

Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....

14a

If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..

14b

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Part VI

Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI ..............

Section A. Governing Body and Management

Yes

Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year .....................

If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.

Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent ...................

Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................

Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .

Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? ...........................

Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .

Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................

Yes

Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................

Yes

Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................

Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:

The governing body? .........................

Yes

Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............

Yes

Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......

Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)

Yes

10a

Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............

10a

Yes

If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?

10b

Yes

11a

Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................

11a

Yes

Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....

12a

Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......

12a

Yes

Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................

12b

Yes

Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe in Schedule O how this was done.......................

12c

Yes

Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............

Yes

Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........

Yes

Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?

The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........

15a

Yes

Other officers or key employees of the organization ................

15b

Yes

If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).

16a

Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................

16a

If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............

16b

Section C. Disclosure

List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filed MediumBullet

AK , AR , CA , CT , GA , HI , KS , KY , LA , MD , MN , MS , NC , NH , NJ , NM , NY , OK , OR , PA , RI , SC , TN , UT , VA , WV

Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.

Own website Another's website Upon request Other (explain in Schedule O)

Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.

State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
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Barry A Jesinoski

3725 Alexandria Pike
Cold Spring,KY41076 (859) 441-7300

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Part VII

Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII ..............

Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees

1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
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List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."

List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.

Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.

(A) Name and Title	(B) Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)	(C) Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee)				(D) Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC)	(E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC)	(F) Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
(A) Name and Title
(1) Larry Polzin 114-814........................................................................ Chairman of the Board	5.00 .......................0.00	X				4,218	0	0
(2) Joseph W Johnston 814-1214........................................................................ Chairman of the Board	25.00 .......................0.00	X				121,365	0	0
(3) Moses A McIntosh Jr........................................................................ Vice Chairman (8/14-12/14)	5.00 .......................0.00	X				19,276	0	0
(4) Ron F Hope........................................................................ Vice Chairman (1/14-8/14)	25.00 .......................0.00	X				96,435	0	0
(5) Chad Richmond........................................................................ Treasurer (1/14-8/14)	5.00 .......................0.00	X				0	0	0
(6) Gary Lucus........................................................................ Dir (1/14-8/14) Treas (8/14-12/14)	5.00 .......................0.00	X				10,424	0	0
(7) Marlowe Benner........................................................................ Director (1/14-8/14)	5.00 .......................0.00	X				5,211	0	0
(8) Rolly D Lee Sr........................................................................ Director (8/14-12/14)	5.00 .......................0.00	X				5,442	0	0
(9) Danny Oliver........................................................................ Director (1/14-12/14)	5.00 .......................0.00	X				5,090	0	0
(10) Johnny N Stewart........................................................................ Director (8/14-12/14)	5.00 .......................0.00	X				0	0	0
(11) J Marc Burgess........................................................................ Natl. Adjutant/CEO/Sec.	60.00 .......................0.00	X	X			213,737	0	135,503
(12) Barry A Jesinoski........................................................................ Exec. Dir. Natl. HQ	55.00 .......................0.00			X		166,926	0	147,011
(13) Garry Augustine........................................................................ Exec. Dir. Natl. LHQ	50.00 .......................0.00			X		162,277	0	152,149
(14) Susan Loth........................................................................ Sr. Chief Dev. Officer	40.00 .......................0.00				X	164,727	0	90,361
(15) Brian Cowart........................................................................ Chief Dev. Officer	50.00 .......................0.00				X	195,934	0	22,842
(16) Anita Blum........................................................................ Comptroller	50.00 .......................0.00				X	179,622	0	66,292
(17) Christopher Clay........................................................................ General Counsel	40.00 .......................0.00				X	213,583	0	104,195

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Part VII

Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)

(A) Name and Title	(B) Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)			(D) Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC)	(E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC)	(F) Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
(A) Name and Title
(18) James Walding........................................................................ Asst. Fundraising Director	45.00 .......................0.00	X		150,621	0	44,130
(19) Delphine Metcalf-Foster........................................................................ Former Treasurer (1/12-8/12)	5.00 .......................0.00		X	11,667	0	0
(20) Arthur Wilson 113-613........................................................................ Former Natl. Adjutant/CEO/Sec.	15.00 .......................0.00		X	139,148	0	0

1b	Sub-Total................
c	Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....
d	Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............	1,865,703	0	762,483

Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization MediumBullet

Yes

Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual ..............

Yes

For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual...........................

Yes

Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person ........

Section B. Independent Contractors

Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.

(A) Name and business address	(B) Description of services	(C) Compensation
Crosby Marketing Communications 705 Melvin Ave Ste 200 Annapolis,MD21401	Creative/Professional	1,575,207
Creative Direct Response 16900 Science Drive Bowie,MD20715	Creative/Professional	698,682
Kelly Services Inc PO Box 530437 Atlanta,GA303530437	Temporary Services	695,005
Cincinnati Bell Technology Solutions 1507 Solution Center Chicago,IL606771005	Temporary/Professional	452,766
Cohesion Business Technology PO Box 636960 Cincinnati,OH452636960	Temporary/Professional	312,670
2 Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization 20

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Part VIII

Statement of Revenue

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII .............

				(A) Total revenue	(B) Related or exempt function revenue	(C) Unrelated business revenue	(D) Revenue excluded from tax under sections 512-514
1a	Federated campaigns..1a
b	Membership dues....1b
c	Fundraising events....1c		152,097
d	Related organizations...1d
e	Government grants (contributions)1e

f	All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f		114,509,183

g	Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$		71,293
h	Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......			114,661,280
			Business Code
2a	Membership Dues		900099	6,083,245	6,083,245
b
c
d
e
f	All other program service revenue .
g	Total. Add lines 2a–2f........			6,083,245
3	Investment income (including dividends, interest, and other similar amounts).......			14,156,377			14,156,377
4	Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..
5	Royalties...........			1,039,817			1,039,817
		(i) Real	(ii) Personal
6a	Gross rents
b	Less: rental expenses
c	Rental income or (loss)
d	Net rental income or (loss).......
		(i) Securities	(ii) Other
7a	Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory	90,309,881	16,196
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses	83,352,533	1,926
c	Gain or (loss)	6,957,348	14,270
d	Net gain or (loss)..........			6,971,618			6,971,618
8a	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ 152,097 of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ..
	a		77,419
b	Less: direct expenses ...b		562,973
c	Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..			-485,554			-485,554
9a	Gross income from gaming activities. See Part IV, line 19 ...
	a
b	Less: direct expenses ...b
c	Net income or (loss) from gaming activities...
10a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances .
	a
b	Less: cost of goods sold ..b
c	Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..
Miscellaneous Revenue			Business Code
11a
b
c
d	All other revenue ....			16,727			16,727
e	Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......			16,727
12	Total revenue. See Instructions......			142,443,510	6,083,245	0	21,698,985

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Part IX

Statement of Functional Expenses

Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX ...............

Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b, 7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII.		(A) Total expenses	(B) Program service expenses	(C) Management and general expenses	(D) Fundraising expenses
1	Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 ....	5,392,316	5,392,316
2	Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 ....	159,200	159,200
3	Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 ............
4	Benefits paid to or for members ....
5	Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ....	1,245,064	931,127	313,937
6	Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ....	107,583		107,583
7	Other salaries and wages ....	33,010,441	29,218,072	1,649,569	2,142,800
8	Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) ....	2,970,429	2,226,312	409,808	334,309
9	Other employee benefits .......	13,919,313	12,255,557	701,911	961,845
10	Payroll taxes ...........	2,677,245	2,360,496	137,140	179,609
11	Fees for services (non-employees):
a	Management ......
b	Legal .........	142,429	7,221	130,441	4,767
c	Accounting ...........	222,916		222,916
d	Lobbying ...........	385,243	385,243
e	Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17	1,317,509			1,317,509
f	Investment management fees ......	185,459		185,459
g	Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) ....	5,576,022	2,972,908	2,337,252	265,862
12	Advertising and promotion ....	4,730,519	3,933,744	337	796,438
13	Office expenses .......	55,408,532	25,817,845	491,361	29,099,326
14	Information technology ......	591,469	527,705	43,770	19,994
15	Royalties ..	3,055,259	1,323,721	56	1,731,482
16	Occupancy ...........	522,262	392,147	130,115
17	Travel ............	1,635,022	1,553,128	42,395	39,499
18	Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ......
19	Conferences, conventions, and meetings ....	1,504,262	1,504,262
20	Interest ...........
21	Payments to affiliates .......
22	Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .....	1,420,562	988,565	355,312	76,685
23	Insurance ..............	254,036	204,070	49,463	503
24	Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a	Relocation	1,123,673	1,109,143	14,530	0
b	Project Expenses	752,435	752,435	0	0
c	Training	111,029	80,723	21,771	8,535
d	Settlement Fees	38,472	0	38,472	0
e	All other expenses	1,308,954	849,105	436,382	23,467
25	Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e	139,767,655	94,945,045	7,819,980	37,002,630
26	Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).

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				(A) Beginning of year		(B) End of year
1	Cash–non-interest-bearing .............				1
2	Savings and temporary cash investments .........			8,205,381	2	9,880,991
3	Pledges and grants receivable, net ...........				3
4	Accounts receivable, net .............			1,371,620	4	1,917,877
5	Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of Schedule L ..................
					5
6	Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L
					6
7	Notes and loans receivable, net .............				7
8	Inventories for sale or use ..............			1,793,638	8	1,160,900
9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ..........			3,951,276	9	4,822,414
10a	Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D	10a	38,010,257
b	Less: accumulated depreciation .....	10b	30,137,454	7,162,306	10c	7,872,803
11	Investments—publicly traded securities ..........			445,720,753	11	452,181,213
12	Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....				12
13	Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 .....				13
14	Intangible assets ...............				14
15	Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........			554,346	15	313,900
16	Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)......			468,759,320	16	478,150,098
17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses .........			24,715,186	17	25,408,972
18	Grants payable .................				18
19	Deferred revenue ................			5,955,043	19	6,319,279
20	Tax-exempt bond liabilities .............				20
21	Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D..				21
22	Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
	persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..........				22
23	Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..				23
24	Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ....				24
25	Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of Schedule D....................			146,886,396	25	157,177,141
26	Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.........			177,556,625	26	188,905,392
	Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27	Unrestricted net assets ..............			291,202,695	27	289,244,706
28	Temporarily restricted net assets ...........				28	0
29	Permanently restricted net assets ...........				29	0
	Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here and complete lines 30 through 34.
30	Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds ........				30
31	Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund .....				31
32	Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds				32
33	Total net assets or fund balances ...........			291,202,695	33	289,244,706
34	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........			468,759,320	34	478,150,098

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Part XI

Reconcilliation of Net Assets

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI ..............

Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............

142,443,510

Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............

139,767,655

Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............

2,675,855

Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..

291,202,695

Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............

6,295,909

Donated services and use of facilities .................

Investment expenses .....................

Prior period adjustments .....................

Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........

-10,929,753

Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))

289,244,706

Part XII

Financial Statements and Reporting

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII .............

Yes

Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990: Cash Accrual Other
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.

Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?

If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:

Separate basis Consolidated basis Both consolidated and separate basis

Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?

Yes

If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:

Separate basis Consolidated basis Both consolidated and separate basis

If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?

Yes

If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.

As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133? .................

If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.

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Form 990, Special Condition Description:

Special Condition Description

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Additional Data

Software ID:
Software Version:

- TIN:

Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Schedule of Contributors

Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.

Information about Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2014

Name of the organization

Disabled American Veterans

Employer identification number

31-0263158

Organization type (check one):

Filers of:

Section:

Form 990 or 990-EZ

501(c)( ) (enter number) organization

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust not treated as a private foundation

527 political organization

Form 990-PF

501(c)(3) exempt private foundation

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust treated as a private foundation

501(c)(3) taxable private foundation

Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.

General Rule

For an organization filing Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF that received, during the year, contributions totaling $5,000 or more (in money or
property) from any one contributor. Complete Parts I and II. See instructions for determining a contributor's total contributions.

Special Rules

For an organization described in section 501(c)(3) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that met the 33¹/3% support test of the regulations
under sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi), that checked Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ), Part II, line 13, 16a, or 16b, and that received from any one contributor, during the year, total contributions of the greater of (1) $5,000 or (2) 2% of the amount on (i) Form 990, Part VIII, line 1h, or (ii) Form 990-EZ, line 1. Complete Parts I and II.

For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, total contributions of more than $1,000 exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. Complete Parts I, II, and III.

For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, contributions exclusively for religious, charitable, etc., purposes, but no such contributions totaled more than $1,000. If this box is checked, enter here the total contributions that were received during the year for an exclusively religious, charitable, etc., purpose. Do not complete any of the parts unless the General Rule applies to this organization because it received nonexclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions totaling $5,000 or more during the year ......... Arrow Bullet

Caution. An organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
Form 990-EZ or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.

Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)

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Name of organization Disabled American Veterans

Part I	Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
RESTRICTED	,	$RESTRICTED	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)

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Name of organization Disabled American Veterans

Part II	Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)

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Name of organization
Disabled American Veterans

Employer identification number

31-0263158

Part III

Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10)
that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet

$
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.

(a) No.
from
Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a) No.
from
Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a) No.
from
Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a) No.
from
Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)

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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Financial Statements

Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
SchDMd Bullet

Attach to Form 990.
Information about Schedule D (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2014

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

Disabled American Veterans

Employer identification number

31-0263158

Part I

Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 6.

		(a) Donor advised funds	(b) Funds and other accounts
1	Total number at end of year .........
2	Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)
3	Aggregate value of grants from (during year)
4	Aggregate value at end of year ........

Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ............

Yes No

Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................

Yes No

Part II

Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 7.

Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).

Preservation of land for public use (e.g., recreation or education) Preservation of an historically important land area

Protection of natural habitat Preservation of a certified historic structure

Preservation of open space

Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.


a	Total number of conservation easements .......................	2a
b	Total acreage restricted by conservation easements ..................	2b
c	Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) .....	2c
d	Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ....................	2d

Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during
the tax year SchDMd Bullet

Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet

Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and
enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? .............................

Yes No

Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet

Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet

Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .......................................

Yes No

In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.

Part III

Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 8.

If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.

If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:

(i)

Revenue included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ........................ SchDMd Bullet

(ii)

Assets included in Form 990, Part X .............................. SchDMd Bullet

If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these items:

Revenue included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .......................... SchDMd Bullet

Assets included in Form 990, Part X ............................... SchDMd Bullet

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

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Part III

Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)

Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):

Public exhibition

Loan or exchange programs

Scholarly research

Other

Preservation for future generations

Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.

During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?........

Yes No

Part IV

Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.

Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................

Yes No

If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table:


c	Beginning balance .................................	1c
d	Additions during the year ..............................	1d
e	Distributions during the year .............................	1e
f	Ending balance ...................................	1f

Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability?

Yes No

If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII .......

Part V

Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10.

		(a)Current year	(b)Prior year	b (c)Two years back	(d)Three years back	(e)Four years back
1a	Beginning of year balance ....
b	Contributions ........
c	Net investment earnings, gains, and losses
d	Grants or scholarships .....
e	Other expenditures for facilities and programs ........
f	Administrative expenses ....
g	End of year balance ......

Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:

Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet

Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet

Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet

The percentages in lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.

Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes

(i) unrelated organizations ........................

3a(i)

(ii) related organizations ........................

3a(ii)

If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........

Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.

Part VI

Land, Buildings, and Equipment. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.

Description of property		(b)Cost or other basis (other)	(c) Accumulated depreciation	(d) Book value
1a	Land .................	467,464		467,464
b	Buildings ................	7,005,995	5,570,496	1,435,499
c	Leasehold improvements ............	4,618,985	3,300,838	1,318,147
d	Equipment ................	23,303,375	21,266,120	2,037,255
e	Other .................	2,614,438		2,614,438
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).).......				7,872,803

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Part VII

InvestmentsOther Securities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.

(a) Description of security or category (including name of security)		(b)Book value	(c) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives
(2)Closely-held equity interests
Other








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)

Part VIII

InvestmentsProgram Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.

(a) Description of investment		(b) Book value	(c) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value









Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)

Part IX

Other Assets. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.

(a) Description				(b) Book value









Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........

Part X

Other Liabilities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.

1.(a) Description of liability		(b) Book value
Federal income taxes
Reserve for Life Membership Dues		61,009,609
Post Retirement Benefit Obligation		94,998,980
Other Liabilities		1,168,552






Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)		157,177,141
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII

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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1	Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements .......			1	196,945,782
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a	Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ....	2a
b	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2b	42,112,064
c	Recoveries of prior year grants ...........	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	2d	12,575,667
e	Add lines 2a through 2d .....................			2e	54,687,731
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1.....................			3	142,258,051
4	Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a	Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .	4a	185,459
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	4b
c	Add lines 4a and 4b.......................			4c	185,459
5	Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ......			5	142,443,510

Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1	Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ...........			1	194,269,927
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a	Donated services and use of facilities ..........	2a	42,112,064
b	Prior year adjustments ..............	2b
c	Other losses ................	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	2d	12,575,667
e	Add lines 2a through 2d......................			2e	54,687,731
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1.....................			3	139,582,196
4	Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a	Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b ..	4a	185,459
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	4b
c	Add lines 4a and 4b.......................			4c	185,459
5	Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ......			5	139,767,655

Part XIII

Supplemental Information

Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.

Return Reference	Explanation
Part XI, Line 2d - Other Adjustments:	Special Events Expense included on Line 1 but not included on Functional Exp 489,238. Contributed Media and Materials 12,086,429.
Part XII, Line 2d - Other Adjustments:	Special Events Expense Included on Line 1 but not Included on Functional Exp 489,238. Contributed Media and Materials 12,086,429.

Schedule D (Form 990) 2014

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SCHEDULE G (Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Information Regarding
Fundraising or Gaming Activities

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19, or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. right arrow

Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrow

Information about Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2014

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization
Disabled American Veterans

Employer identification number

31-0263158

Part I

Fundraising Activities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 17. Form 990-EZ

filers are not required to complete this part.

Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.

a	Mail solicitations	e	Solicitation of non-government grants
b	Internet and email solicitations	f	Solicitation of government grants
c	Phone solicitations	g	Special fundraising events
d	In-person solicitations

Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees

or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services?

Yes

If "Yes," list the ten highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is
to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization.

(i) Name and address of individual or entity (fundraiser)		(ii) Activity	(iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions?		(iv) Gross receipts from activity	(v) Amount paid to (or retained by) fundraiser listed in col. (i)	(vi) Amount paid to (or retained by) organization
			Yes	No
	Creative Direct Response 16900 Science Drive Bowie, MD20715	Consults Direct Mail and Organizes Electronic Fundraising		No	4,446,514	451,717	3,994,797
	Meyer Partners 1701 E Woodfield Rd Ste 425 Schaumburg, IL60173	Consults Major Gifts and Planned Giving		No	2,644,775	219,171	2,425,604
	Mindset 1700 N Jefferson St Ste 200 Arlington, VA22205	Direct Mail and Telemarketing		No	249,439	122,615	126,824
	Public Interest Communication 7700 Leesburg Pike Ste 301 North Falls Church, VA22043	Telemarketing - Recurring Gifts		No	117,097	204,937	-87,840
	Infocision PO Box 32441 Cleveland, OH44193	Telemarketing - Recurring Gifts		No	47,482	39,770	7,712
	Event 360 Inc 820 W Jackson Blvd Ste 800 Chicago, IL60607	Strategic Advisor of Special Events - New 2014		No	43,665	69,217	-25,552
	Eleventy 453 S High St Ste 101 Akron, OH44311	Telemarketing -Recurring Gifts		No	2,764	0	2,764
	Social Capital 980 N Michigan Avenue Ste 1610 Chicago, IL60611	Strategic Advisor on Corp Partner Planning - New 2014		No	0	112,423	-112,423


Total .................					7,551,736	1,219,850	6,331,886

List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit contributions or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.

AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, HI, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, ME, MN, MS, MO, NC, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 50083H

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Part II

Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 of fundraising event contributions and gross income on Form 990-EZ, lines 1 and 6b. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.

		(a) Event #1 Cincinnati 5K (event type)	(b) Event #2 San Diego 5K (event type)	(d) Total events (add col. (a) through col. (c))
1	Gross receipts . . .	173,236	56,280	229,516
2	Less: Contributions . .	113,972	38,125	152,097
3	Gross income (line 1 minus line 2) . . .	59,264	18,155	77,419
4	Cash prizes . . .
5	Noncash prizes . .
6	Rent/facility costs . .
7	Food and beverages .
8	Entertainment . . .
9	Other direct expenses .	265,530	297,443	562,973
10	Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) ...........			562,973
11	Net income summary. Subtract line 10 from line 3, column (d)...........			-485,554

Part III

Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.

(a) Bingo

(b) Pull tabs/Instant
bingo/progressive bingo

(c) Other gaming

(d) Total gaming (add col.(a) through col.(c))

Gross revenue . . . .

Cash prizes . . . .

Non-cash prizes . . .

Rent/facility costs . . .

Other direct expenses . .

Volunteer labor . . .

	Yes %
	No

	Yes %
	No

	Yes %
	No

Direct expense summary. Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d) ........... right arrow

Net gaming income summary. Subtract line 7 from line 1, column (d) ......... right arrow

Enter the state(s) in which the organization conducts gaming activities:

Is the organization licensed to conduct gaming activities in each of these states? ............

YesNo

If "No," explain:

10a

Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? .....

YesNo

If "Yes," explain:

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Does the organization conduct gaming activities with nonmembers? .................

YesNo

Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity

formed to administer charitable gaming? ..........................

YesNo

Indicate the percentage of gaming activities conducted in:

The organization's facility ......................

13a

An outside facility ........................

13b

Enter the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records:

Name

Address

15a

Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming

revenue? ......................................

YesNo

If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization right arrow

$ and the

amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party right arrow

If "Yes," enter name and address of the third party:

Name

Address

Gaming manager information:

Name

Gaming manager compensation right arrow

Description of services provided right arrow

Director/officer Employee Independent contractor

Mandatory distributions:

Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to

retain the state gaming license? ............................

YesNo

Enter the amount of distributions required under state law distributed to other exempt organizations or spent

in the organization's own exempt activities during the tax year right arrow

Part IV

Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part I, line 2b, columns (iii) and (v), and Part III, lines 9, 9b, 10b, 15b, 15c, 16, and 17b, as applicable. Also provide any additional information (see instructions).

Return Reference	Explanation
Schedule G, Part I, Line 2b, List of Ten Highest Paid Fundraisers:	(i) Name of Fundraiser: Public Interest Communication (ii) Activity: Postage and Materials paid to vendor are invoiced separate from professional fees in the amount $7,147. (i) Name of Fundraiser: Infocision (ii) Activity: Postage and Materials paid to vendor are invoiced separate from professional fees in the amount $2,630

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Schedule I
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States

Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet

Attach to Form 990.
lBullet

Information about Schedule I (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2014

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization
Disabled American Veterans

Employer identification number
31-0263158

Part I

General Information on Grants and Assistance

Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ....................................

Yes No

Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.

Part II

Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to
Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.

(a) Name and address of organization or government	(b) EIN	(c) IRC section if applicable	(d) Amount of cash grant	(e) Amount of non-cash assistance	(f) Method of valuation (book, FMV, appraisal, other)	(g) Description of non-cash assistance	(h) Purpose of grant or assistance
(1) DAV Department of Alabama 7538 Misty Lane Pinson,AL351262463	63-0421186	501(c)(4)	80,919				Veteran Services
(2) DAV Department of Arizona 38 West Dunlap Avenue Phoenix,AZ85021	86-0191627	501(c)(4)	91,958				Veteran Services
(3) DAV Department of Arkansas PO Box 1620 North Little Rock,AR72115	38-6143144	501(c)(4)	52,222				Veteran Services
(4) DAV Department of California 13733 East Rosecrans Avenue Santa Fe Springs,CA90670	95-0684372	501(c)(4)	443,582				Veteran Services
(5) DAV Department of Colorado 1485 Holland Street Lakewood,CO802154735	84-0388439	501(c)(4)	109,428				Veteran Services
(6) DAV Department of Connecticut 35 Cold Spring Road Suite 315 Rocky Hill,CT06067	06-6050968	501(c)(4)	39,627				Veteran Services
(7) DAV Department of Delaware PO Box 407 Camden,DE19934	23-7169083	501(c)(4)	10,339				Veteran Services
(8) DAV Department of DC PO Box 70737 Washington,DC20024	31-1017322	501(c)(4)	9,120				Veteran Services
(9) DAV Department of Florida 2015 SW 75th Street Gainesville,FL32607	59-0915376	501(c)(4)	270,710				Veteran Services
(10) DAV Department of Georgia 4462 Houston Avenue Macon,GA31206	58-6043522	501(c)(4)	91,172				Veteran Services
(11) DAV Department of Idaho 14593 W Barclay Street Boise,ID83713	82-6013538	501(c)(4)	22,791				Veteran Services
(12) DAV Department of Illinois 809 South Grand Avenue West Springfield,IL62704	36-2026733	501(c)(4)	81,730				Veteran Services
(13) DAV Department of Indiana 2439 West 16th Street Indianapolis,IN46222	35-0269110	501(c)(4)	76,068				Veteran Services
(14) DAV Department of Iowa 4332 West 30th Street Davenport,IA528045084	42-0218615	501(c)(4)	30,606				Veteran Services
(15) DAV Department of Kansas 805 Minnesota Avenue Kansas City,KS66101	48-0669371	501(c)(4)	30,451				Veteran Services
(16) DAV Department of Kentucky PO Box 129 Shepherdsville,KY40165	61-0574614	501(c)(4)	86,220				Veteran Services
(17) DAV Department of Louisiana PO Box 1271 Baton Rouge,LA70821	72-6023897	501(c)(4)	48,129				Veteran Services
(18) DAV Department of Maine PO Box 3415 Augusta,ME04330	51-0169791	501(c)(4)	33,887				Veteran Services
(19) DAV Department of Maryland 101 North Gay Street B Baltimore,MD21202	52-6055613	501(c)(4)	68,112				Veteran Services
(20) DAV Department of Massachusetts Room 546 State House Boston,MA02133	04-2170836	501(c)(4)	133,191				Veteran Services
(21) DAV Department of Michigan 17779 East Fourteen Mile Road Fraser,MI48026	38-0489155	501(c)(4)	115,923				Veteran Services
(22) DAV Department of Minnesota 20 West 12th Street 3rd Floor St Paul,MN55155	41-0641627	501(c)(4)	85,454				Veteran Services
(23) DAV Department of Mississippi PO Box 1579 Jackson,MS39215	64-6034899	501(c)(4)	28,398				Veteran Services
(24) DAV Department of Missouri 413 West Hickory Kirksville,MO63501	43-1428547	501(c)(4)	80,334				Veteran Services
(25) DAV Department of Montana 8245 Half Moon Court Helena,MT59602	81-0245122	501(c)(4)	18,239				Veteran Services
(26) DAV Department of Nebraska 17308 Edna Street Omaha,NE68136	47-0462717	501(c)(4)	30,102				Veteran Services
(27) DAV Department of Nevada 2775 Meadow Park Avenue Henderson,NV890527023	88-0191079	501(c)(4)	29,005				Van Program
(28) DAV Department of New Hampshire PO Box 2051 Dover,NH03821	02-6018967	501(c)(4)	24,429				Winter Sports Clinic
(29) DAV Department of New Jersey 135 West Hanover Street Trenton,NJ08618	31-1017334	501(c)(4)	86,151				Veteran Services
(30) DAV Department of New Mexico 2511 Utah Street NE Albuquerque,NM87110	85-0131116	501(c)(4)	46,992				Veteran Services
(31) DAV Department of New York 162 Atlantic Avenue Lynbrook,NY11563	11-2248726	501(c)(4)	207,482				Veteran Services
(32) DAV Department of North Carolina PO Box 28146 Raleigh,NC27611	56-6061261	501(c)(4)	161,159				Veteran Services
(33) DAV Department of North Dakota 2009 4th Street NE Jamestown,ND584013926	45-0232777	501(c)(4)	21,521				Veteran Services
(34) DAV Department of Ohio PO Box 15099 Columbus,OH43215	31-4166963	501(c)(4)	144,145				Veteran Services
(35) DAV Department of Oklahoma 2311 North Central Avenue 1000B Oklahoma City,OK73105	73-6112085	501(c)(4)	83,216				Veteran Services
(36) DAV Department of Oregon 5922 NE 55th Avenue Portland,OR972182302	93-0155562	501(c)(4)	40,414				Veteran Services
(37) DAV Department of Pennsylvania 4219 Trindle Road Camp Hill,PA17011	23-0520283	501(c)(4)	148,830				Veteran Services
(38) DAV Department of Rhode Island 1 Capital Hill Providence,RI02908	05-6023646	501(c)(4)	22,623				Veteran Services
(39) DAV Department of South Carolina PO Box 5317 West Columbia,SC29171	57-0600471	501(c)(4)	74,381				Veteran Services
(40) DAV Department of South Dakota 1519 West 51st Street Sioux Falls,SD571056648	46-6016959	501(c)(4)	21,289				Veteran Services
(41) DAV Department of Tennessee 5259 Harding Place Nashville,TN37217	62-6074303	501(c)(4)	80,979				Veteran Services
(42) DAV Department of Texas 1015 Lee Avenue Lufkin,TX75901	75-6053959	501(c)(4)	289,728				Veteran Services
(43) DAV Department of Utah 273 East 800 South Salt Lake City,UT84111	87-6151236	501(c)(4)	26,047				Veteran Services
(44) DAV Department of Vermont PO Box 828 White River Junction,VT05001	03-6015639	501(c)(4)	11,148				Veteran Services
(45) DAV Department of Virginia PO Box 7176 Roanoke,VA24019	54-0697376	501(c)(4)	182,427				Veteran Services
(46) DAV Department of Washington 2315 Burwell Street Bremerton,WA98310	91-0544487	501(c)(4)	104,544				Veteran Services
(47) DAV Department of West Virginia PO Box 605 Elkview,WV25071	55-0521769	501(c)(4)	36,592				Veteran Services
(48) DAV Department of Wisconsin 1253 Scheuring Road Suite A DePere,WI54115	39-0244255	501(c)(4)	85,483				Veteran Services
(49) DAV Department of Wyoming 219 Ames Avenue Cheyenne,WY82007	23-7041066	501(c)(4)	8,167				Veteran Services
(50) DAV Department of Puerto Rico PO Box 363604 San Juan,PR00936	23-7352551	501(c)(4)	37,761				Veteran Services
(51) DAV Department of Hawaii 2685 North Nimitz Highway Honolulu,HI96819	99-0105357	501(c)(4)	28,542				Veteran Services
(52) DAV Department of Alaska PO Box 74603 Fairbanks,AK99707	52-1648345	501(c)(4)	12,744				Veteran Services
(53) Columbia Trust Service Programs 3725 Alexandria Pike Cold Spring,KY41076	52-1516071	501(c)(4)	113,118				Veteran Services
(54) Department of Veterans Affairs 50 Irving Street NW Washington,DC20422	52-1688621	Gov't Entity	208,407				Van Program
(55) Department of Veterans Affairs 50 Irving Street NW Washington,DC20422	52-1688621	Gov't Entity	675,244				Winter Sports Clinic
(56) Bellevue Veterans Club 24 Fairfield Avenue Bellevue,KY41073	61-0507105	501(c)(19)		10,981	FMV	Clothing for homeless veterans	Veteran Services
(57) USO World Headquarters 2111 Wilson Boulevard Suite 1200 Arlington,VA22201	13-1610451	501(c)(3)	15,000				Veteran Services
(58) Women in Military Service for America Department 560 Washington,DC200420560	52-1513535	501(c)(3)	20,000				Veteran Services
(59) Camp Corral 5151 Glenwood Avenue Raleigh,NC27612	45-3555807	501(c)(3)	104,740				Veteran Services
(60) Intrepid Museum Foundation One Intrepid Square New York,NY10036	13-3062419	501(c)(3)	10,000				Veteran Services

Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................ Bullet Image

Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image

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Schedule I (Form 990) 2014

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Part III

Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.

(a)Type of grant or assistance	(b)Number of recipients	(c)Amount of cash grant
(1) Scholarships	32	68,750
(2) Disaster Relief	187	90,450

Part IV

Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2, Part III, column (b), and any other additional information.

Return Reference	Explanation
Part I, Line 2:	The procedure for monitoring the use of grants varies depending on the type of grant. For grants to DAV Departments, every department is required to submit an annual financial report to DAV for approval. Review of annual financial reports allows DAV to monitor the proper use of funds granted by DAV and to ensure good standing for continued eligibility. Expenses for the National Veterans Winter Sports Clinic and Van Program are sent directly to and are paid by DAV (directly to the billing party) when determined that the expense is an acceptable and qualifying cost of the designated program. Scholarship payments towards tuition on behalf of an eligible award recipient are paid directly to the academic institution. The remainder of the grants are made on a good faith basis to reputable organizations with a history of service to disabled veterans.

Return Reference

Explanation

Part I, Line 2:

The procedure for monitoring the use of grants varies depending on the type of grant. For grants to DAV Departments, every department is required to submit an annual financial report to DAV for approval. Review of annual financial reports allows DAV to monitor the proper use of funds granted by DAV and to ensure good standing for continued eligibility. Expenses for the National Veterans Winter Sports Clinic and Van Program are sent directly to and are paid by DAV (directly to the billing party) when determined that the expense is an acceptable and qualifying cost of the designated program. Scholarship payments towards tuition on behalf of an eligible award recipient are paid directly to the academic institution. The remainder of the grants are made on a good faith basis to reputable organizations with a history of service to disabled veterans.

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Schedule J
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Compensation Information

For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
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Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
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Attach to Form 990.
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Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

Disabled American Veterans

Employer identification number

31-0263158

Part I

Questions Regarding Compensation

Yes

Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed in Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.

First-class or charter travel Housing allowance or residence for personal use

Travel for companions Payments for business use of personal residence

Tax idemnification and gross-up payments Health or social club dues or initiation fees

Discretionary spending account Personal services (e.g., maid, chauffeur, chef)

If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain....

Yes

Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ..

Yes

Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.

Compensation committee Written employment contract

Independent compensation consultant Compensation survey or study

Form 990 of other organizations Approval by the board or compensation committee

During the year, did any person listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:

Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ................

Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........

Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........

If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.

Only 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.

For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:

The organization? ...........................

Any related organization? .........................

If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.

For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:

The organization? ...........................

Any related organization? .........................

If "Yes," to line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.

For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............

Yes

Were any amounts reported in Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................

If "Yes" to line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

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Schedule J (Form 990) 2014

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Part II

Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.

For each individual whose compensation must be reported in Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.

(A) Name and Title		(B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation			(C) Retirement and other deferred compensation	(D) Nontaxable benefits	(E) Total of columns (B)(i)-(D)	(F) Compensation in column(B) reported as deferred in prior Form 990
(A) Name and Title		(i) Base compensation	(ii) Bonus & incentive compensation	(iii) Other reportable compensation	(C) Retirement and other deferred compensation	(D) Nontaxable benefits	(E) Total of columns (B)(i)-(D)
1J Marc BurgessNatl. Adjutant/CEO/Sec.	(i) (ii)	192,066 ............................... 0	17,267 ............................... 0	4,404 ............................... 0	132,104 ............................... 0	3,399 ............................... 0	349,240 ............................... 0	0 ............................... 0
2Barry A JesinoskiExec. Dir. Natl. HQ	(i) (ii)	118,223 ............................... 0	21,630 ............................... 0	27,073 ............................... 0	90,503 ............................... 0	56,508 ............................... 0	313,937 ............................... 0	0 ............................... 0
3Garry AugustineExec. Dir. Natl. LHQ	(i) (ii)	157,335 ............................... 0	0 ............................... 0	4,942 ............................... 0	146,937 ............................... 0	5,212 ............................... 0	314,426 ............................... 0	0 ............................... 0
4Susan LothSr. Chief Dev. Officer	(i) (ii)	146,081 ............................... 0	15,012 ............................... 0	3,634 ............................... 0	82,349 ............................... 0	8,012 ............................... 0	255,088 ............................... 0	0 ............................... 0
5Brian CowartChief Dev. Officer	(i) (ii)	172,900 ............................... 0	19,260 ............................... 0	3,774 ............................... 0	15,562 ............................... 0	7,280 ............................... 0	218,776 ............................... 0	0 ............................... 0
6Anita BlumComptroller	(i) (ii)	154,387 ............................... 0	21,372 ............................... 0	3,863 ............................... 0	59,126 ............................... 0	7,166 ............................... 0	245,914 ............................... 0	0 ............................... 0
7Christopher ClayGeneral Counsel	(i) (ii)	188,171 ............................... 0	18,952 ............................... 0	6,460 ............................... 0	96,867 ............................... 0	7,328 ............................... 0	317,778 ............................... 0	0 ............................... 0
8James WaldingAsst. Fundraising Director	(i) (ii)	127,400 ............................... 0	18,900 ............................... 0	4,321 ............................... 0	40,269 ............................... 0	3,861 ............................... 0	194,751 ............................... 0	0 ............................... 0
9Delphine Metcalf-FosterFormer Treasurer (1/12-8/12)	(i) (ii)	0 ............................... 0	0 ............................... 0	11,667 ............................... 0	0 ............................... 0	0 ............................... 0	11,667 ............................... 0	0 ............................... 0
10Arthur Wilson 113-613Former Natl. Adjutant/CEO/Sec.	(i) (ii)	0 ............................... 0	0 ............................... 0	139,148 ............................... 0	0 ............................... 0	0 ............................... 0	139,148 ............................... 0	0 ............................... 0

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Part III

Supplemental Information

Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II.
Also complete this part for any additional information.

Return Reference	Explanation
Part I, Line 1a	First Class or Charter Travel: DAV paid airfare is typically for coach-class travel. First-class airfare may be approved considering such factors as: the degree to which the traveler is disabled or the length of the trip. In 2014, one trip met the criteria for first class travel for DAV related business for persons listed on Part I, Line 1a. It was not considered taxable income. DAV does not pay for charter travel. Travel for Companions: DAV pays for companions of those traveling on DAV business, but on a very limited basis. Such authorization is only granted when the companion's presence either confers an actual benefit on DAV or provides needed aid and assistance for a significantly disabled DAV traveler. In the case of the DAV traveler requiring aid and assistance, DAV will bear the full expense of the companion and it is not considered taxable income. In all other situations, companion expenses are reimbursed by the DAV traveler. Discretionary Spending Account: During their one-year, nonsuccessive term, DAV pays the National Commander an annual expense allowance prorated from the date of his election to the date of the election of his successor, in an amount approved by the Board of Directors, and reflected in the appropriate minutes. The amount is to cover lodging, meals, and other expenses incurred to serve in this capacity. It is comparable to amounts paid to those in similar positions in like organizations and is reported as taxable income on Form 1099. In 2014, Joseph Johnston, DAV National Commander (January to August) received $138,508 and Ronald Hope, DAV National Commander (September to December) received $86,492 for such payments.
Part I, Line 7	DAV has a Leadership Incentive Program that offers an additional percentage of annual base salary to about 40 employees, primarily key executives, directors and managers. The award percentage is based on the individual participant's position and the organization's measured success meeting 7 goals; one related to achievement of standard ratios published by the BBB Wise Giving Alliance and 6 based DAV strategic plan goals. The Program was designed with assistance from an outside, independent consultant and approved by the Board of Directors.

Return Reference

Explanation

Part I, Line 1a

First Class or Charter Travel: DAV paid airfare is typically for coach-class travel. First-class airfare may be approved considering such factors as: the degree to which the traveler is disabled or the length of the trip. In 2014, one trip met the criteria for first class travel for DAV related business for persons listed on Part I, Line 1a. It was not considered taxable income. DAV does not pay for charter travel. Travel for Companions: DAV pays for companions of those traveling on DAV business, but on a very limited basis. Such authorization is only granted when the companion's presence either confers an actual benefit on DAV or provides needed aid and assistance for a significantly disabled DAV traveler. In the case of the DAV traveler requiring aid and assistance, DAV will bear the full expense of the companion and it is not considered taxable income. In all other situations, companion expenses are reimbursed by the DAV traveler. Discretionary Spending Account: During their one-year, nonsuccessive term, DAV pays the National Commander an annual expense allowance prorated from the date of his election to the date of the election of his successor, in an amount approved by the Board of Directors, and reflected in the appropriate minutes. The amount is to cover lodging, meals, and other expenses incurred to serve in this capacity. It is comparable to amounts paid to those in similar positions in like organizations and is reported as taxable income on Form 1099. In 2014, Joseph Johnston, DAV National Commander (January to August) received $138,508 and Ronald Hope, DAV National Commander (September to December) received $86,492 for such payments.

Part I, Line 7

DAV has a Leadership Incentive Program that offers an additional percentage of annual base salary to about 40 employees, primarily key executives, directors and managers. The award percentage is based on the individual participant's position and the organization's measured success meeting 7 goals; one related to achievement of standard ratios published by the BBB Wise Giving Alliance and 6 based DAV strategic plan goals. The Program was designed with assistance from an outside, independent consultant and approved by the Board of Directors.

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Schedule L
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Transactions with Interested Persons

Complete if the organization answered
"Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 25a, 25b, 26, 27, 28a, 28b, or 28c,
or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a or 40b.
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Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

Disabled American Veterans

Employer identification number

31-0263158

Part I

Excess Benefit Transactions (section 501(c)(3), section 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations only).
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 25a or 25b, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 40b.

1(a) Name of disqualified person	(c) Description of transaction	(d) Corrected?
1(a) Name of disqualified person	(c) Description of transaction	Yes	No

Enter the amount of tax incurred by organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under section 4958. ........................... Bullet Image

Enter the amount of tax, if any, on line 2, above, reimbursed by the organization ....... Bullet Image

Part II

Loans to and/or From Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a, or Form 990, Part IV, line 26; or if the organization reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 5, 6, or 22

(a) Name of interested person	(b) Relationship with organization	(c) Purpose of loan	(d) Loan to or from the organization?		(e)Original principal amount	(f)Balance due	(g) In default?		(h) Approved by board or committee?		(i)Written agreement?
(a) Name of interested person	(b) Relationship with organization	(c) Purpose of loan	To	From	(e)Original principal amount	(f)Balance due	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	No






Total ...... $

Part III

Grants or Assistance Benefiting Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 27.

(a) Name of interested person	(b) Relationship between interested person and the organization	(c) Amount of assistance	(d) Type of assistance	(e) Purpose of assistance

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.

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Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014

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Part IV

Business Transactions Involving Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 28a, 28b, or 28c.

(a) Name of interested person	(b) Relationship between interested person and the organization	(c) Amount of transaction	(d) Description of transaction	(e) Sharing of organization's revenues?
(a) Name of interested person		(c) Amount of transaction	(d) Description of transaction	Yes	No
(1) Wilson David	See Sch. L Part V	107,583	Employment		No

Part V

Supplemental Information
Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule L (see instructions).

Return Reference	Explanation
Schedule L, Part IV	Former Officer's family member

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SCHEDULE M
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury

Internal Revenue Service

Noncash Contributions

Complete if the organizations answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30.
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Attach to Form 990.
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Name of the organization

Disabled American Veterans

Employer identification number

31-0263158

Part I

Types of Property

	(a) Check if applicable	(b) Number of contributions or items contributed	(c) Noncash contribution amounts reported on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1g	(d) Method of determining noncash contribution amounts
1 Art—Works of art ....
2 Art—Historical treasures .
3 Art—Fractional interests ..
4 Books and publications ..
5 Clothing and household goods .......
6 Cars and other vehicles ..
7 Boats and planes ....
8 Intellectual property ...
9 Securities—Publicly traded .	X	28	71,293	Cost or selling price
10 Securities—Closely held stock .
11 Securities—Partnership, LLC, or trust interests ....
12 Securities—Miscellaneous ..
13 Qualified conservation contribution—Historic structures .....
14 Qualified conservation contribution—Other ...
15 Real estate—Residential .
16 Real estate—Commercial ..
17 Real estate—Other ...
18 Collectibles .....
19 Food inventory ...
20 Drugs and medical supplies .
21 Taxidermy ......
22 Historical artifacts ....
23 Scientific specimens ..
24 Archeological artifacts ...
25 Other ( )
26 Other ( )
27 Other ( )
28 Other ( )

Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions
for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement ...

Yes

30a

During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1 through 28, that

it must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which is not required to be used

for exempt purposes for the entire holding period? ..................

30a

If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.

Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any non-standard contributions?

Yes

32a

Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell noncash

contributions? ..........................

32a

If "Yes," describe in Part II.

If the organization did not report an amount in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,

describe in Part II.

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Part II

Supplemental Information. Provide the information required by Part I, lines 30b,
32b, and 33, and whether the organization is reporting in Part I, column (b), the number of contributions, the number of items received, or a combination of both. Also complete this part for any additional information.

Return Reference	Explanation
Part I, Column (b):	Number of Contributions - 28

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(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
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OMB No. 1545-0047

2014

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization

Disabled American Veterans

Employer identification number

31-0263158

Return Reference	Explanation
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 6	DAV is a not-for-profit organization with members that have the right to participate in the Organization's governance. They, or their delegates, elect four members of DAV's Board of Directors.
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7a	Please see Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11	Following completion of Form 990 by the DAV's tax preparer, it is reviewed by DAV's Accounting Department Staff and Executive Director. Once resulting revisions are made, the Form is mailed to the Board of Directors for their review and quesitons. It is subsequently filed with the IRS.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c	All members of the Board of Directors receive a copy of the Conflict of Interest Policy immediately upon assuming office, or at a minimum, annually. The same process applies to key employees and department directors. Recipients acknowledge they have read the Policy, identify any areas of conflict and return the signed disclosure form to the DAV Executive Director. Responses are reviewed and identified. Conflicts are referred to the Board of Directors for discussion and approval as appropriate.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15	Every four or five years DAV hires an independent consulting firm to review compensation of DAV National Adjutant and CEO, Executive Directors, key employees, and other top management officials. This involves review of position responsibilities, accumulation of comparable data from other organizations and determination of appropriate compensation ranges for each. The ranges are reviewed and approved by independent members of the Board of Directors (Board). Any subsequent changes in compensation, typically annual and within the established ranges, are also approved by the Board. Non-employee members of DAV's Board receive a daily per diem of $250 when attending meetings or representing DAV at various related events. This is primarily to cover meals and lodging.
Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19	Governing documents and the Conflict of Interest Policy are available upon request. The DAV Annual Report and most recent Form 990 are available on DAV's website (www.dav.org) and also upon request or public inspection at DAV National Headquarters. Form 1024 is available upon request.
Form 990, Part XI, line 9:	Pension Liability and Other Post-retirement Benefit Obligation Adjustment -10,929,753.

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 51056K

Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014

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