And we wonder why so many are skeptical
Posted by 1endowment  |  August 11, 2009 12:32:59 PM

I read the data and if that wasn't enough I watched the video.

I'm a managing member of a financial company that enables turnkey permanent endowment projects. We wonder why it's so difficult to establish a trusting relationship. I was mortified by what I saw. Bring back the gallows.

Glad I checked your comments
Posted by Veteran's Wife  |  June 11, 2009 6:11:11 AM

Since my husband retired from the military, he has received several Life Membership notices from the Disabled American Veterans. When I researched the DAV on the Charity Navigator I just searched for “Disabled Veterans” when I received information on the Disabled Veterans Association. I didn’t pay much attention and didn’t even know that this is another organization with similar features, but horrible services and unacceptable ratings. I was disgusted that the DAV would prey on honest and good –hearted Samaritans, until I read your comments and realized that these are two different entities. So, just to verify, the DAV is actually the good cause worth supporting? Thank you all for clearing up this confusion!

DVA Scam
Posted by ALJoe  |  March 5, 2009 6:57:13 AM

As a member and Officer in the American Legion, I am outraged that the local AL Posts have not taken action to put this group out of business. This is a slap in the face to all the groups that serve our disabled vets with respect and honor.

confusion with other groups with similar names
Posted by Yvette  |  February 23, 2009 8:03:55 AM

This is not the Disabled American Veterans, and the DAV itself is NOT a charitable organization, at least for tax purposes. That would be the "Disabled American Veterans Charitable Service Trust." They are separate organizations in different states. Be careful who you're donating to.

It says they recieve 'grants',
Posted by Rich  |  January 29, 2009 7:07:24 AM

I wonder if the government is giving them grants, who could be contacted to make sure that they don't recieve a penny of our money?

Stopping Bad Charities
Posted by Helper  |  January 26, 2009 2:10:15 PM

It is hard to stop a bad charity. Possible Steps:1. Start a Paper trail, keep all of your notes. Make Phone calls. This is U.S. Congressman Dennis Kucinich's District there are also two Senators in Ohio. 2. Parma Heights has a mayor? 3. Cleveland has a mayor! 4. The IRS may be interested in your story they give the 501(c) 3 designation. 5. The Cleveland P{lain Dealer has Investigative reporters. Also, letters to the editor 6. Complain to the Attorney General of Ohio ask them to Investigate. 7. You may want to pickett. 8. There a a myriad of ideas, use your imagination, it takes time and dedication to do the right thing.

Don't confuse this charity with DAV!
Posted by MJ  |  December 22, 2008 6:38:57 AM

Disabled American Veterans is a four star charity. Do not confuse DAV with Disabled Veterans Assc.

Imposter "Charity"
Posted by Mad As Fire  |  November 26, 2008 8:11:43 AM

I think this Disabled Veterans association is trying to divert funds from the Disabled American Verterans association. This "charity" doesn't do anything good for veterans. Shame on them. I wonder if we could report them to someone. The Disabled American Veterans (DAV) is a legitimate non-profit using 92% of their funds on service programs. Don't be fooled.

I am so ashamed of this organizations record
Posted by Connie  |  November 12, 2008 6:40:51 AM

Our parents gave to this organization out of what little they had. All are gone now, they were proud vets and their proud spouses who supported them through terrible times. They and would not have had access to this information, nor skills to find it. Out of respect for our veteran parents, my husbands and mine, we were going to carry on the hope for vets. I am so glad I checked. How can we stop this group and put them out of business? This is shameful.