Mahalo
Saint Paul, MN

DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS OF MINNESOTA FOUNDATION

EIN 41-1721688
Justice, Rights & Public Safety Veterans & First Responders Veterans & military families
Mission

The DAV of Minnesota Foundation provides the financial resources necessary to support quality programs, services, and projects for disabled veterans and their families across Minnesota, empowering Veterans to overcome challenges and achieve their full potential.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

About DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS OF MINNESOTA FOUNDATION

The Disabled American Veterans of Minnesota Foundation (EIN 41-1721688) is the 501(c)(3) giving arm of DAV of Minnesota and is a verified, operating charity based in Saint Paul, Minnesota. The Foundation raises and grants funds to expand DAV of Minnesota programs and to support partner organizations that deliver transportation, adaptive/outdoor therapy, food security, housing repairs, and other direct services to Minnesota veterans and their families. In the most recent fiscal year (FY2024, July 1, 2023–June 30, 2024) the Foundation contributed more than $335,000 to programs and distributed grants to 22 recipients statewide, funding veteran transportation, adaptive sports and outdoor experiences, VA food pantry support, and home repair projects. The Foundation keeps administrative costs low by relying on volunteer board leadership and focuses resources on direct veteran support and strategic grantmaking.

Notable achievements

Charities Review Council Accreditation

Earned the Charities Review Council Meets Standards® seal, reaffirming the Foundation’s governance, public disclosure, financial practices and fundraising accountability.

FY2024 Grantmaking

Distributed over $335,000 in FY2024 to 22 grant recipients, including $55,000 for transportation programs, $95,000 to expand outdoor and adaptive recreation access, and targeted grants to VA medical center programs and veteran food pantry services.

Longstanding Grantmaking Track Record

Has served as the DAV of Minnesota’s 'giving arm' since 1992 and has granted more than $4.5 million to veterans’ programs, community projects and chapter initiatives over its history.

At a glance

Total assets
$5.7M
Annual revenue
$847K
Tax status
501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN
41-1721688
Location
Saint Paul, MN
On Mahalo since
September 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Holds the Charities Review Council Meets Standards® accreditation.
Rated as a high-scoring charity by independent charity evaluators and listed on major nonprofit data platforms.
Organized as a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) charitable foundation supporting DAV of Minnesota programs (converted from a 501(c)(19) entity to 501(c)(3) status).

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