Since 1920, Disabled American Veterans has been serving American veterans who were wounded in the line of duty. It provides free assistance to veterans and their families in obtaining Federal benefits and services earned through military service. It represents the interests of disabled veterans, their families, their widowed spouses, and their orphans before the Federal, State, and local governments. And it provides a structure through which disabled veterans can express their compassion for their fellow veterans through a variety of volunteer programs. The organization received a Federal charter in 1932. DAV is seeking the enactment of H.R. 1755, which will amend its charter to help clarify DAV's charitable mission, explain the educational component of its mission, and mandate the assignment of its assets to the Department of Veterans Affairs in the event of its dissolution. These changes will aid DAV in its transition to a 501(c)(3) organization. As the organization explains: For decades, DAV has been exempt from Federal taxation under section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code . . . Donations to most 501(c)(4) organizations are not deductible for income or estate tax purposes. DAV is a rare exception, as it qualifies to receive deductible contributions as a ``war veterans'' organization.…
On the recordNovember 30, 2015
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