Chapter 3 Disabled American Veterans of TN

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1 Chapter 3 Disabled American Veterans of TN General Information Contact Information nprofit Chapter 3 Disabled American Veterans of TN Address 4001 Overbrook Drive Nashville, TN Phone (615) Web Site Web Site jfkflan@comcast.net At A Glance Year of Incorporation

2 Mission & Impact Statements Mission Our mission statement is simple: SERVICE TO VETERANS Background Disabled American Veterans Chapter 3 is totally supported by membership dues and contributions from local companies, individuals and granting bodies. Our parent organization (Disabled American Veterans aka D.A.V.) was established in 1920 by disabled veterans of World War I and Chartered by Congress in The D.A.V. is a nation wide network of services offered free of charge to all veterans and members of their families. The D.A.V. Is a non govermental, nonprofit association of veterans who have suffered some degree of disability while serving in a time of war or armed conflict. The D.A.V. is a nonpolitical organization. We endorse no politcal candidates and we have no P.A.C. s. Our national headquarters are in Cincinati, Ohio and Washington, D.C. Our Tennessee state headquarters is in Nashville, Tennessee. More than 98% of the D.A.V. professional and management staff are disabled in some way. Our focus is to serve veterans and their families. Since so many sick and disabled veterans lack transportation to and from VA mdical facilites for needed treatment, the D.A.V. operates a local and statewide Transportation Network in an effort to meet this need. D.A.V. also helps veterans file claims for VA benefits and refers veterans to D.A.V. National Service Organizations for benefits assistance. Counseling concerning pension, educational and job training programs, compenstion and VA health care is provided. There is a disaster relief fund for disabled veterans affected by natural disasters. Educational scholarships, based on merit, are available for children of disabled veterans who can not afford the cost of higher education. The D.A.V. helps supply volunteers to all VA facilities. Impact Because so many sick and disabled veterans lack transportation to and from VA medical facilities for needed treatment, the D.A.V. operates a nationwide Transportation Network to meet this need. Here are some other ways we make a difference in Tennessee: 1 - Help veterans file claims for VA benefits and refers veterans to D.A.V. National Service Organizations for benefits assistance. 2 - Provide free professional benefits assistance and counseling concerning pension, job training programs, compenstion and VA health care and more. 3 - Through a disaster relief fund, provide for disabled veterans affected by earthquakes, floods, tornadoes, etc. 4 - Serve the unmet information needs of all U.S. military veterans, members of the military currently serving, and their families in Tennessee: active duty, reserve and national guard. 5 - The D.A.V. has volunteers at all VA Facilities. 6 - Offer scholarships, based on merit for children of disabled vets who can not afford the cost. Needs 1) Grants for TN veterans returning from war disabled/injured with transition needs. 2) $5K per year for additional training of members who assist veterans in filing VA paperwork/claims. 3) Keep The Veteran Tribune newspaper operational each year. $12K Printing, $5K Distribution, $6K Website, $8K Newsfeeds. 4) $30K to hire van transportation program drivers to augment volunteer drivers' efforts. 5) $35K for the eventual replacement of the current transportation program van. Service Categories Primary Organization Category Human Services / Personal Social Services Areas of Service Areas Served TN - Davidson TN - Williamson Middle Tennessee 2

3 Programs Programs Hospital Van Transportation System Description This program is for the transportation of any veteran of Davidson and Williamson counties to and from the Nashville VA Hospital/Clinic. Our goal is to have two vans running five days a week to serve the veteran population. Budget Category Population Served Health Care Patient & Family Support Military/Veterans, Disabled, General or Disability Unspecified, Aging/Elderly/Senior Citizens The Veterans Tribune Description The Veterans Tribune is a newspaper established and maintained by Chapter 3. The purpose of the Veterans Tribune is to provide information relevant to the active duty, reserve, retired and disabled military community. Distribution is county wide and extends across the state to VA facilities (delivered by van drivers). The newspaper is also available on the web. Budget Category Population Served Beneficiary Code General/Unspecified Military/Veterans, Disabled, General or Disability Unspecified, Adults 3

4 Governance Board Chair Board Chair Mr. Tom Keller Term June 2009 to May Board Members Name Affiliation Status Dr. John F. Flanagan MD Community Volunteer Voting Mr. Tom Keller Community Volunteer Voting Board Demographics - Ethnicity African American/Black 0 Asian American/Pacific Islander 0 Caucasian 2 Hispanic/Latino 0 Native American/American Indian 0 Other 0 Board Demographics - Gender Male 7 Female 0 Unspecified 0 Governance Board Term Lengths 1 Board Term Limits 0 Board Meeting Attendance % 80% Written Board Selection Criteria? Written Conflict of Interest Policy? Percentage Making Monetary Contributions 100% Percentage Making In-Kind Contributions 100% Constituency Includes Client Representation Yes Number of Full Board Meetings Annually 12 Standing Committees Development / Fund Raising 4

5 CEO Comments Chapter 3 of the Disabeled American Veterans was established in The sole purpose of the chapter is to provide aid to veterans. This aid is in the form of transportation to and from VA hospital/clinic visits, guidance in filing aid/claim forms and information through the Veterans Tribune newspaper. The elected board is limited to active members of the chapter. Each post is for a term of one year. There is no provsion in our charter for outside board members. Oversite of the chapter is provided by the state department of the DAV and the national headquarters. All monies raised by the chapter go to service. All offices and fundraising functions are performed by volunteers. Monies not spent directly on veterans needs go to education of the officers to help client veterans understand the claims filing process and the VA system. 5

6 Management Executive Director/CEO Executive Director Mr. Tom Keller Staff Full Time Staff 0 Part Time Staff 0 Volunteers 15 Contractors 0 Retention Rate 100% Plans & Policies Does the organization have a documented Fundraising Plan? Does the organization have an approved Strategic Plan? In case of a change in leadership, is a Management Succession plan in place? Does the organization have a Policies and Procedures Plan? Does the organization have a ndiscrimination Policy? Yes Does the organization have a Whistle Blower Policy? Does the organization have a Document Destruction Policy? Senior Staff Mr. James Hart Title JR. Vice Commander Experience/Biography Disabled Veteran, Member of Chapter 3 Mr. William Hartley Title Experience/Biography Adjutant Past Chapter 3 Commander; Past state of Tennessee DAV Commander 6

7 Financials Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Start Jan Fiscal Year End Dec Projected Revenue $0.00 Projected Expenses $0.00 Endowment Value $0.00 Endowment Spending Percentage (if selected) 0% Detailed Financials Revenue and Expenses Total Revenue $267,081 $231,503 $510,932 Total Expenses $240,494 $197,644 $175,192 Revenue Sources Foundation and Corporation Contributions Government Contributions $180,371 $171,584 $108,790 Federal State Local Unspecified $180,371 $171,584 $108,790 Individual Contributions $39,892 $31,429 $61,742 Indirect Public Support $0 $0 $0 Earned Revenue $8,170 $141 $99,079 Investment Income, Net of Losses $2,150 $778 $399 Membership Dues $0 $0 $540 Special Events $27,848 $20,491 $25,489 Revenue In-Kind $0 $0 $0 Other $8,650 $7,080 $214,893 7

8 Expense Allocation Program Expense $240,494 $197,644 $175,192 Administration Expense $0 $0 $0 Fundraising Expense $0 $0 $0 Payments to Affiliates Total Revenue/Total Expenses Program Expense/Total Expenses 100% 100% 100% Fundraising Expense/Contributed Revenue 0% 0% 0% Assets and Liabilities Total Assets $398,313 $386,715 $361,425 Current Assets $317,041 $381,057 $361,425 Long-Term Liabilities $0 $0 $0 Current Liabilities $35,429 $50,418 $103,946 Total Net Assets $362,884 $336,297 $387,266 Short Term Solvency Current Ratio: Current Assets/Current Liabilities Long Term Solvency Long-Term Liabilities/Total Assets 0% 0% 0% Top Funding Sources Top Funding Source & Dollar Amount Second Highest Funding Source & Dollar Amount Third Highest Funding Source & Dollar Amount Capital Campaign Is the organization currently conducting a Capital Campaign for an endowment or the purchase of a major asset? Capital Campaign Goal $0.00 Capital Campaign Raised-to-Date Amount $0.00 as of 0 Capital Campaign Anticipated in Next 5 Years? State Charitable Solicitations Permit TN Charitable Solicitations Registration Yes - Expires June 2007 Registration 0 GivingMatters.com Financial Comments The Chapter 3 disabled American Veterans of Tennessee do not currently have an audit or 990 completed as they do not have a large amount of finances. A budget is not developed for this organization either as their major expense is a newsletter. The treasurer of the organization keeps track of the finances on Microsoft Money. Comment provided by Kirsten Joyner 03/2010. Created Copyright 2019 The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee 8