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Disabled Veterans National Foundation

EIN 26-1446183 · Lanham, MD

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak27 out of 100GovernanceStrong94 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It owes more than it owns.
  • Only 31% of its spending went to programs.
  • Raising each dollar of donations cost 66 cents.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

THE DISABLED VETERANS NATIONAL FOUNDATION EXISTS TO CHANGE THE LIVES OF MEN AND WOMEN WHO CAME HOME WOUNDED OR SICK AFTER DEFENDING OUR SAFETY AND OUR FREEDOM.

Income
$28.9 million
Spending
$28.6 million
Spent on programs
31%
Reserves
-3.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 88%
Employees
15
Volunteers
607
Highest pay
$179,492, ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 27 out of 100. Higher than 3% of charities in its peer group (public benefit, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 295% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    31% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 66 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 94 out of 100. Higher than 40% of charities in its peer group (public benefit, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    9 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (1)
  1. $8.9 million spent. VETERANS FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (VFAP) - PROVIDES EMERGENCY FOOD ASSISTANCE TO ELIGIBLE VETERNS EXPERIENCING FINANCIAL HARDSHIP.GRANTS TO PROVIDE STABILITY (GPS) - OFFERS EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR ESSENTIAL LIVING EXPENSES.HOMELESS TO HOUSING (H2H) - ASSISTS FORMERLY HOMELESS VETERANS BY PROVIDING GRANTS FOR BASIC HOUSEHOLD FURNISHINGS AND ESSENTIAL ITEMS NEEDED TO ESTABLISH A SAFE HOME.MISSION POSSIBLE (MP) - FREE ONLINE SELF-CARE AND MENTAL WELLNESS PROGRAM.OPERATION MISSION POSSIBLE (OMP) PODCAST - COLLABORATES WITH VETERAN-SERVING NONPROFITS TO SHARE BEST PRACTICES AND AWARDS GRANTS TO STRENGTHEN PROGRAMS THAT IMPROVE VETERANS' LIVES.VETERANS EMPLOYMENT PLATFORM - CONNECTING VETERANS, TRANSITIONING SERVICE MEMBERS, MILITARY SPOUSES, AND CAREGIVERS WITH EMPLOYERS SEEKING TO HIRE MEMBERS OF THE MILITARY COMMUNITY.LEGACY PLANNING RESOURCE - HELPS VETERANS, SUPPORTERS, AND THEIR FAMILIES PREPARE WILLS, ESTATE PLANS, AND CHARITABLE GIVING PLANS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending September 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since February 2008.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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