American Vegan Society
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The American Vegan Society (AVS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that promotes veganism in the United States. It was founded in 1960 by H. Jay Dinshah.[1][2] The date of the earlier The Vegan Society (UK)'s founding, November 1, is now celebrated annually as World Vegan Day.
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Abbreviation | AVS |
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Predecessor | Vegan Society (still active) |
Formation | 1960; 64 years ago (1960) |
Founder | H. Jay Dinshah |
Founded at | Malaga, New Jersey |
Type | Nonprofit |
EIN 226058533 | |
Legal status | 501(c)(3) organization |
Purpose | Promotion of veganism |
Headquarters | 56 Dinshah Lane, Malaga, New Jersey |
Coordinates | 39.5681°N 75.0474°W / 39.5681; -75.0474 |
Region | United States |
Official language | English |
President | Freya Dinshah |
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Main organ | American Vegan (formerly Ahimsa) |
Website | americanvegan |
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