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LATVIAN ASSOC DAUGAVAS VANAGI ASV INC
Penfield, NY · EIN 352150897 · Form 990EZ · FY2025 · NTEE T30 · Philanthropy & Grantmaking · Micro (<$100K) · daugavasvanagi.org
revenue
$49K
expenses
$65K
net assets
$397K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

Preserve Latvian culture, assist disadvantaged families, support youth, support summer camps in the USA and support museums and monuments in Latvia.

profile · synthesized from sources

Latvian cultural and veterans' organization dedicated to preserving heritage, supporting disadvantaged families and youth, and funding educational programs and summer camps in the USA and Latvia. The group provides scholarships, supports Latvian-language education, and maintains historical ties to Latvian Legion veterans. Active across multiple U.S. states, it operates through local chapters and a national board.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

80th Anniversary Recognition Program
Honored 94 individuals and organizations globally for contributions to Latvian culture, language, and community development
Legionary Mug Charity Campaign
Sells commemorative mugs featuring the Latvian Legion insignia, with proceeds supporting the Latvian Movement for an Independent Life
Summer Camp Support
Offers scholarships for youth to attend Latvian summer camps in Catskill, Kurzeme, and Gaŗezers, prioritizing children of lifetime members
Youth Scholarship Program
Provides financial support to Latvian-American youth for participation in Latvian-language summer camps and educational trips to Latvia, including ALA's "Sveika, Latvija!" and "Heritage Latvia" programs
activities · 8 groups

What they do

  • Holocaust and Genocide Remembrance Education 1 activity
    • Conduct historical research and publish works on Latvian military history
      Authors and publishes books on Latvian Legion history, including "Blood in the Forest," "Up Against the Wall," "The Road of Slaughter," and "Escape from Berlin," documenting key historical events and figures.
  • Benefit Events for Arts and Culture 1 activity
    • Fund cultural and educational events through financial grants
      Funds events such as the Seattle Song Festival and 2x2 youth camp to advance youth and cultural engagement within the Latvian diaspora community.
  • Polish & Slavic Cultural Preservation 1 activity
    • Operate local associations and community infrastructure in the U.S.
      Maintains 12 local associations across U.S. cities to organize community life, political engagement, and cultural preservation for the Latvian diaspora.
  • Veteran Benefits and Reintegration Support 1 activity
    • Provide financial and material support to Latvian veterans and their families
      Offers financial assistance, material support, and counseling to Latvian veterans and their families experiencing hardship, including disabled veterans and families without providers. This mission has been ongoing since the organization's founding in 1945.
  • Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
    • Strengthen organizational capacity through leadership development and recognition
      Convenes national meetings of chapter delegates and awards certificates of recognition to individuals for long-term contributions to the organization and the Latvian-American community.
  • Traditional & Cultural Performing Arts 1 activity
    • Support Latvian cultural events and programming
      Organizes and supports cultural events such as theater performances, concerts, art exhibitions, folk dance, literary readings, and national holiday commemorations at Latvian community centers across the U.S.
  • Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
    • Support Latvian youth through scholarships and educational programs
      Provides scholarships for youth to attend Latvian-language schools, summer camps (including Gaŗezers, Catskill, Kurzeme), and educational trips to Latvia such as the "Sveika, Latvija!" and "Heritage Latvia" programs. Eligibility often includes having a parent who is a lifetime member.
  • Uncategorized 4 activities
    • Advocate for Latvian political and historical interests
      Engages in political advocacy with organizations like PBLA and ALA to support Latvia’s accession to the European Union and NATO, and initiates efforts to transfer the Legionnaire archive from the Hoover Institution to the Latvian State Archive for public and scholarly access.
    • Organize and host national diaspora gatherings and delegate assemblies
      Convenes national delegate meetings and assemblies, including the 75th and 76th Delegates Assemblies in Chicago and Cleveland, bringing together representatives from local Latvian associations across the U.S. to strengthen community ties and governance.
    • Preserve Latvian national identity and historical memory
      Supports the creation and maintenance of war memorials and museums in Latvia, including the Occupation Museum and Freedom Monument restoration projects, and donates to hospitals and large families in Latvia.
    • Support Latvian sports and youth camps
      Provides support for various Latvian sports events and funds youth camps such as the 2x2 camp, promoting physical and cultural engagement among young members of the diaspora.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$49K
Contributions & grants$26K52%
Program service revenue$2541%
Investment income$17K35%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$65K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$53K
balance sheet
Total assets$397K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$397K
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +6.6%
relationships · 26

Who they work with

  • 2x2 Camp Partner — Receives financial support from the organization for youth programming.
  • ALA Partner — Co-sponsors educational trips to Latvia including "Sveika, Latvija!" and "Heritage Latvia" programs with DV ASV.
  • ALA Partner — Collaborates with the organization on shared initiatives, particularly youth and educational programs.
  • ALA Partner — Discussed collaboration with ALA to strengthen youth engagement and cultural programming.
  • ALA Partner — Partners with ALA on youth programs and political engagement.
  • ALJA Partner — Collaborates with the organization on shared initiatives, particularly youth and educational programs.
  • ALJA Partner — Discussed collaboration with ALJA to strengthen youth engagement and cultural programming.
  • Amerikas Latviešu apvienība Partner — Recognized with an award for contributions to uniting and supporting the Latvian people and promoting Latvian organizations.
  • British Occupation Administration Government — Received support from the British occupation administration in establishing the organization within the prisoner-of-war camp.
  • Centrālā valde Network — Central governing body representing Daugavas Vanagi organizations across multiple countries, including Latvia.
  • DV ASV Kopa Network — Network-level organization representing Daugavas Vanagi in the United States.
  • DV ASV zemes valde Network — National governing body coordinating regional chapters of Daugavas Vanagi in the U.S.
  • Daugavas Vanagi ASV Network — Longtime active member and leader within the organization, serving in multiple leadership roles including President.
  • Daugavas Vanagi International Network — Part of the international Daugavas Vanagi network with shared websites and coordinated activities.
  • Garezers Partner — Collaborates with Garezers to support Latvian youth through summer schools and camps, including organizing history lectures and providing scholarships.
  • Garezeru Partner — Collaborates with the organization on shared initiatives, particularly youth and educational programs.
  • Gaŗezers Partner — Partner organization that receives support from Daugavas Vanagi for youth programs and educational initiatives.
  • Hoover Institution at Stanford University Government — Holds the Legionnaire archive currently under transfer process to the Latvian State Archive.
  • Latvian State Archive Government — Designated recipient of the Legionnaire archive to ensure public and researcher access.
  • Latvijas Evaņģēliski luteriskā baznīca pasaulē Partner — Recognized with an award for contributions to uniting and supporting the Latvian people and promoting Latvian organizations.
  • Latvijas Kustība par Neatkarīgu Dzīvi Partner — Receives donations from the sale of commemorative mugs sold by Daugavas Vanagi.
  • Latvijas goda konsuls Čikāgā Government — Engages with the Honorary Consul of Latvia in Chicago for diplomatic recognition and support.
  • PBLA Partner — Collaborates with PBLA on political advocacy and joint events.
  • Pasaules brīvo latviešu apvienība Partner — Recognized with an award for contributions to uniting and supporting the Latvian people and promoting Latvian organizations.
  • Seattle Song Festival Partner — Receives financial support from the organization for cultural programming.
  • United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Government — Source of archival film material used in research for the book "Escape from Berlin."
strategies · 2

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Integrated Historical and Political Identity Preservation
    methodology: integrated_social_political_mission
    By combining commemoration of military resistance with political advocacy for Latvian independence, the organization reinforces collective memory and national identity in diaspora communities, because historical narrative and political purpose jointly sustain engagement across generations.
  • Intergenerational Cultural Stewardship
    methodology: cultural_stewardship_through_education
    By shifting focus from veteran-centric activities to youth education and language programs, the organization ensures cultural continuity and long-term diaspora cohesion as the founding generation declines, because sustained identity depends on early cultural transmission.