Paralyzed Veterans Of America is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1955. According to its NTEE Classification (H50) the organization is classified as: Nerve, Muscle & Bone Diseases Research, under the broad grouping of Medical Research and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Paralyzed Veterans Of America employed 263 individuals. This organization is a parent organization of an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. Paralyzed Veterans Of America is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2022, Paralyzed Veterans Of America generated $127.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $109.3m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 0.3% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Paralyzed Veterans Of America has awarded 493 individual grants totaling $57,091,176. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PUBLIC EDUCATION AND AWARENESS: PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA ENGAGES AND EDUCATES BOTH THE PUBLIC AND KEY DECISION MAKERS ABOUT THE CHALLENGES FACING VETERANS WITH SPINAL CORD INJURY AND THEIR FAMILIES - AND THE IMPORTANT SERVICES WE PROVIDE TO THESE BRAVE HEROES WHICH ALLOW THEM AND THEIR FAMILIES TO LEAD FULL AND PRODUCTIVE LIVES. WHETHER IT'S A JANITOR WHOSE DAD SERVED IN VIETNAM, THE DOCTOR WHO'S THINKING ABOUT SPECIALIZING IN SPINAL CORD INJURY MEDICINE, OR THE STUDENT WHO HAS NO VETERANS IN HER FAMILY, OUR PRINT AND E-PUBLICATIONS ARE DESIGNED TO GET THEM ALL TO THINK ABOUT THE CHALLENGES FACING PARALYZED AND DISABLED VETERANS - AND THEN MAKE HELPING VETERANS PART OF THEIR LIFE'S MISSION. FOR EXAMPLE, THROUGH OUR CLINICAL PRACTICE GUIDELINES AND COMPANION CONSUMER GUIDES - ON ISSUES AS DIVERSE AS THE EARLY ACUTE MANAGEMENT OF ADULTS WITH SPINAL CORD INJURY TO BLADDER MANAGEMENT - WE LEAD THE WAY IN PROVIDING "GOLD STANDARD" PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION AND SELF-HELP INFORMATION TO HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS AND PATIENTS ALIKE. LAST YEAR ALONE, OUR GUIDELINES WERE USED BY THOUSANDS OF DOCTORS, NURSES, PSYCHOLOGISTS, SOCIAL WORKERS AND THERAPISTS, POTENTIALLY HELPING MILLIONS OF PEOPLE LIVING WITH SPINAL CORD INJURY/DISEASES (SCI/D).
VETERANS BENEFIT SERVICES:VA BENEFITS - EACH YEAR, OUR NATIONAL SERVICE OFFICERS (NSOS) HELP THOUSANDS OF VETERANS AND FAMILY MEMBERS OBTAIN THE BENEFITS THEY HAVE EARNED THROUGH THEIR MILITARY SERVICE OR THE SERVICE OF THEIR LOVED ONE. IN MANY CASES, OUR NSOS ARE ONE OF THE FIRST PEOPLE AT A VETERAN'S BEDSIDE AFTER INJURY, AND THEIR FIRST LINE OF CONTACT TO GETTING ASSISTANCE WITH HEALTH CARE AND BENEFITS' NEEDS.IN FY 23, PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA'S VETERANS BENEFITS STAFF SECURED $232,874,346 IN NEW ANNUAL AND RETROACTIVE BENEFITS FOR OUR CLIENTS, INCLUDING $9,488,086 IN PAYMENTS FOR AUTOMOBILE GRANTS, $43,835,521 IN AUTOMOBILE ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT PAYMENTS, $38,532,523 IN PAYMENTS FOR SPECIALLY ADAPTED HOUSING (SAH) GRANTS AND $5,933,332 IN ANNUAL CLOTHING ALLOWANCE PAYMENTS.IN FY 23, WE FILED 24,015 NEW ISSUES/CLAIMS AND SECURED 1,033 "SIGNIFICANT RETROACTIVE AWARDS" (OVER $100,000). WE CONDUCTED 5,877 HOSPITAL AND OFFICE INTERVIEWS AND HAD OVER 149,780 CLIENT CONTACTS DURING THE YEAR. VETERANS CAREER PROGRAM [FORMERLY PAVE] - PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA'S VETERANS CAREER PROGRAM PROVIDES CAREER ASSISTANCE AND VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SUPPORT TO TRANSITIONING SERVICE MEMBERS, VETERANS, MILITARY SPOUSES AND CAREGIVERS ACROSS THE COUNTRY. IN FY23, VETERANS CAREER PROGRAM STAFF PLACED 228 INDIVIDUALS IN MEANINGFUL CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AND CARRIED AN ACTIVE CASELOAD OF NEARLY 500 CLIENTS. THE PROGRAM OPERATES THROUGH SEVEN LOCATIONS NATIONWIDE: ATLANTA, MINNEAPOLIS, BOSTON, RICHMOND, SAN ANTONIO, SAN DIEGO, AND WASHINGTON, D.C. SINCE THE INCEPTION OF THE PROGRAM, WE HAVE HELPED MORE THAN 5,000 VETERANS, MILITARY SPOUSES AND CAREGIVERS FIND MEANINGFUL EMPLOYMENT. THROUGH THE VETERANS CAREER PROGRAM, CLIENTS RECEIVE HIGH-TOUCH ENGAGEMENT AS THEY LOOK FOR MEANINGFUL VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES, EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT. VETERANS CAREER PROGRAM STAFF WORK WITH ANY MEMBER OF THE MILITARY COMMUNITY WHO NEEDS OUR HELP, BUT WE SPECIALIZE IN ASSISTING THOSE VETERANS WITH BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT DUE TO CATASTROPHIC INJURY OR ILLNESS. IN FY23, PVA CONTINUED TO OFFER THE VETERANS CAREER LIVE VIRTUAL ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM. VETERANS CAREER LIVE BRIDGES THE GAP BETWEEN CAREER RESOURCES AND VETERANS WITH DISABILITIES WHO ARE NOT WILLING OR ABLE TO ATTEND TRADITIONAL HIRING EVENTS. THROUGH A SERIES OF INFORMAL VIRTUAL SESSIONS, VETERANS WITH DISABILITIES, THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS, AND THEIR CAREGIVERS ARE ABLE TO LEARN FROM CAREER EXPERTS AND NETWORK WITH EMPLOYERS AND INDUSTRY EXPERTS. IN FY23 PVA HOSTED 82 VETERANS CAREER LIVE SESSIONS FOR 8,284 MEMBERS OF THE VETERANS COMMUNITY. PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA (PVA) MEDICAL SERVICES - THE PVA MEDICAL SERVICES TEAM WORKS TO ENSURE THAT VETERANS WITH SPINAL CORD INJURY AND DISEASE (INCLUDING MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS AND AMYOTROPHIC LATERAL SCLEROSIS) HAVE ACCESS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (VA) RESOURCES AND RECEIVE THE BEST MEDICAL CARE POSSIBLE THROUGH THE VHA SCI/D SYSTEM OF CARE. THE HEALTH CARE EXPERTS THAT MAKE UP PVA'S MEDICAL SERVICES TEAM BRING A WIDE VARIETY OF CLINICAL EXPERIENCE AND SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTISE IN SPINAL CORD INJURY AND DISEASE. THE TEAM CLOSELY COLLABORATES WITH PVA'S NATIONAL VETERAN SERVICE OFFICERS WHO ARE LOCATED AT EACH VHA SCI UNIT AND VAMC HOSPITAL LEADERSHIP AT EVERY VETERANS ADMINISTRATION SCI/D CENTER AND LONG-TERM CARE CENTER TO SUPPORT BEST PRACTICES IN CARE, ADVOCATE FOR THE HEALTHCARE NEEDS OF PVA MEMBERS, AND FACILITATE CHANGE WHEN NEEDED TO ENSURE QUALITY AND TIMELY DELIVERY OF CARE. THE PVA MEDICAL SERVICES TEAM CONDUCTS ANNUAL SITE SURVEYS AT ALL 25 SCI/D CENTERS AND 6 LONG TERM CARE CENTERS ACROSS THE UNITED STATES TO ASSESS THE QUALITY AND TIMELINESS OF CARE. AFTER EACH VISIT, FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS, ALONG WITH IDENTIFIED BEST PRACTICES AT THE CENTER ARE COMPILED INTO A SITE SURVEY REPORT AND SUBMITTED TO THE SECRETARY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS FOR REVIEW AND CONSIDERATION. OUR DEDICATED CLINICAL STAFF CONTINUALLY WORKS TO EDUCATE THE COMMUNITY AND INDIVIDUALS WITH SCI/D BY CONTRIBUTING ARTICLES, COVERING TREATMENT UPDATES, HEALTH PROMOTION AND DISEASE PREVENTION TO OUR ORGANIZATION'S MONTHLY PUBLICATION, PARAPLEGIA NEWS (PN) MAGAZINE AND THE MEMBERS AT LARGE NEWSLETTER. EACH MEMBER OF THE MEDICAL SERVICES TEAM REPRESENTS PVA BY COLLABORATING ON PANELS AND COMMITTEES OF RELATED ORGANIZATIONS TO ADVANCE AND IMPROVE THE ACCESS, DELIVERY AND QUALITY OF HEALTHCARE FOR VETERANS WITH SCI/D. PVA'S MEDICAL SERVICE TEAM MEMBERS ALSO PARTICIPATE IN VARIOUS WEBINARS AND NATIONAL EVENTS CONCERNING SCI/D AND THE DELIVERY OF CARE THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS. THE MEDICAL SERVICES STAFF SERVES AS A RESOURCE FOR PVA'S NATIONAL SERVICE OFFICERS, MEMBERS AND NATIONAL OFFICE STAFF FOR GUIDANCE TO AFFECT CHANGE FOR INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS OR THE VA HEALTHCARE SYSTEM IN ITS ENTIRETY. THE TEAM ALSO ASSISTS PVA'S APPELLATE OPERATIONS IN FILING APPEALS FOR SERVICE CONNECTION AND BENEFITS FOR VETERANS. CHAPTER AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH - PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA THINKS NATIONALLY AND ACTS LOCALLY THROUGH OUR 33 CHAPTERS DOTTED ACROSS THE NATION. WHETHER IT'S HELPING NEWLY INJURED VETERANS GET THE HELP THEY NEED OR ADVOCATING FOR BARRIER FREE SPORTING FACILITIES, OUR CHAPTERS ARE TRUSTED MEMBERS OF THEIR COMMUNITIES WHO WORK TIRELESSLY TO "PAY IT FORWARD AND TO GET THE WORD OUT ABOUT OUR SERVICES TO MILLIONS EVERY YEAR.
LEGISLATION AND ADVOCACY: ADVOCACY - PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA'S GOVERNMENT RELATIONS PROGRAM FOCUSES ON POLICY PRIORITIES THAT AFFECT VETERANS WITH SPINAL CORD INJURIES AND DISORDERS. THROUGH OUR EFFORTS, WE IMPROVE THE LIVES OF VETERANS WITH CATASTROPHIC DISABILITIES AND ALL PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES. THE LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM STAFF FOCUS ON POLICY PRIORITIES UNDER THE PURVIEW OF THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (VA) AND THE HOUSE AND SENATE VETERANS' AFFAIRS COMMITTEES. LEGISLATIVE STAFF WORK ON PROTECTING ACCESS TO VA'S SPECIALIZED HEALTH CARE SERVICES; EXPANDING ACCESS TO VA'S LONG-TERM SERVICES AND SUPPORTS; AND IMPROVING VA BENEFITS AND HEALTH CARE SERVICES FOR PARALYZED VETERANS AND THEIR SURVIVORS, INCLUDING INCREASED ACCESS TO HOME MODIFICATIONS AND ASSISTED REPRODUCTIVE TECHNOLOGIES. THE NATIONAL ADVOCACY STAFF FOCUS ON EFFORTS TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF OUR MEMBERS AS PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES. ADVOCACY STAFF WORK ON IMPROVING ACCESS TO AIR TRAVEL FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, INCLUDING ADDRESSING DAMAGE TO WHEELCHAIRS AND INJURIES TO WHEELCHAIR USERS, AND PROMOTING LEGISLATION THAT WILL IMPROVE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES. STAFF ALSO PARTICIPATE IN EFFORTS TO ENSURE PEOPLE WHO USE WHEELCHAIRS HAVE ACCESS TO AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES AND IMPROVE ACCESS TO SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS. IN ADDITION, STAFF ASSIST VETERANS WITH FILING DISABILITY-RELATED COMPLAINTS WITH FEDERAL AGENCIES AND WORK WITH CHAPTERS TO INCREASE COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT IN THEIR LOCAL COMMUNITIES. ARCHITECTURE: PVA'S ARCHITECTURE TEAM ENSURES STATE-OF-THE-ART HEALING FACILITIES FOR VETERANS WITH A SPINAL CORD INJURY OR DISEASE AT THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (VA) HOSPITALS. PVA'S STAFF OF LICENSED ARCHITECTS WORK DIRECTLY WITH THE VA AND DESIGN TEAMS ACROSS THE COUNTRY THROUGHOUT EACH DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION PROCESS. THE ARCHITECTURE TEAM ALSO CONDUCTS TECHNICAL ASSESSMENTS OF THE CONDITION OF EXISTING VA MEDICAL CENTERS. IN ADDITION TO HEALTH CARE FACILITIES, PVA'S ARCHITECTURE TEAM HAS BROUGHT ABOUT POSITIVE CHANGE AND FURTHERED ACCESSIBLE DESIGN IN ALL PUBLIC AND PRIVATE BUILDING TYPES. PVA ARCHITECTS SERVE ON COMMITTEES WHICH WRITE ACCESSIBILITY STANDARDS AND BUILDING CODES, AND WORK WITH CITIES AND MUNICIPALITIES TO IMPROVE ACCESS FOR ALL. THEY ALSO HELP ADVANCE ACCESSIBLE DESIGN THROUGH TEACHING, PUBLIC SPEAKING, SEMINARS AND PUBLICATIONS WHICH DEAL WITH ACCESSIBILITY ISSUES AND APPROACHES THAT ELIMINATE BARRIERS IN THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT. EACH YEAR, PVA'S ARCHITECTS WORK DIRECTLY WITH OVER 100 HOMEOWNERS, BUILDING OWNERS, ARCHITECTS, AND CONTRACTORS REQUESTING HELP ON THEIR DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS IN ORDER TO IMPROVE ACCESSIBILITY FOR THEMSELVES OR OTHERS WITH DISABILITIES. ALSO, THROUGH PRESENTING IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL SEMINARS, PVA ARCHITECTS ASSIST APPROXIMATELY 4,500 ATTENDEES PER YEAR WITH THEIR ACCESSIBLE HOME RENOVATION PROJECTS.PVA'S ARCHITECTS ALSO PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND REVIEW ARCHITECTURAL PLANS, AS REQUESTED BY DIFFFERENT CHAPTERS OF PVA, TO ENSURE THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF ACCESSIBILITY FOR PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PROJECTS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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David Zurfluh Immediate Past President | Trustee | 20 | $9,000 |
Anthony Murray Director, Arizona | Trustee | 20 | $0 |
Kevin Hoy Director, Bay Area & Western | Trustee | 20 | $0 |
Cheryl Lewis Director, Bayou Gulf States | Trustee | 20 | $0 |
Doug Beckley Director, Buckeye | Trustee | 20 | $0 |
Louis Irvin Director, Cal-Diego | Trustee | 20 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
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Edge Direct Llc Gift/mail Program | 6/29/23 | $52,858,360 |
United States Postal Service Mail Delivery | 6/29/23 | $2,032,945 |
Aegis Premier Technologies Data Management | 6/29/23 | $1,452,416 |
Aegis Processing Solutions Gift/mail Program | 6/29/23 | $1,296,952 |
Data Axle Data Management | 6/29/23 | $1,114,857 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $8,163 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $1,170,980 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $201,240 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $103,237,781 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $1,139,962 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $104,618,164 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $213,895 |
Investment income | $1,495,034 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $1,290,341 |
Net Rental Income | $27,125 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $18,904,341 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $9,600 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $127,046,434 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $6,172,207 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,370,996 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,165,517 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $17,120,671 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $841,565 |
Other employee benefits | $3,413,810 |
Payroll taxes | $1,061,465 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $685,538 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $283,644 |
Fees for services: Other | $5,277,552 |
Advertising and promotion | $7,780,600 |
Office expenses | $466,905 |
Information technology | $976,209 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $463,868 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,471,661 |
Interest | $11,882 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $648,160 |
Insurance | $515,817 |
All other expenses | $559,997 |
Total functional expenses | $109,277,179 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $14,085,964 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,697,088 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $10,565,958 |
Accounts receivable, net | $1,025,385 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $8,000,000 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $980,345 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,377,161 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $70,580,738 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $955,926 |
Total assets | $109,268,565 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $7,827,949 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $1,580,908 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $997,287 |
Total liabilities | $10,406,144 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $93,981,331 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $4,881,090 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $109,268,565 |
Over the last fiscal year, Paralyzed Veterans Of America has awarded $6,322,565 in support to 38 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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PVA EDUCATION & TRAINING FOUNDATION PURPOSE: RESEARCH GRANT | $350,000 |
PVA SPINAL CORD RESEARCH FOUNDATION PURPOSE: RESEARCH GRANT | $800,000 |
BAY AREA & WESTERN CHAPTER PVA PURPOSE: CHAPTER GRANT | $150,655 |
ARIZONA CHAPTER PVA PURPOSE: CHAPTER GRANT | $150,655 |
BAYOU GULF STATES CHAPTER PVA PURPOSE: CHAPTER GRANT AND SPORTS GRANT | $152,155 |
BUCKEYE CHAPTER PVA PURPOSE: CHAPTER GRANT | $150,655 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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Paralyzed Veterans Of America Washington, DC | $109,268,565 | $127,046,434 |
American Society For Bone And Mineral Research Washington, DC | $9,325,274 | $4,089,929 |
Osteogenesis Imperfecta Foundation Inc Gaithersburg, MD | $2,346,165 | $2,214,512 |
Paralyzed Veterans Of America Spinal Cord Research Foundation Washington, DC | $4,291,365 | $946,573 |
Jordan Research Foundation Virginia Beach, VA | $366,594 | $187,847 |
Determined2heal Foundation Inc Potomac, MD | $182,051 | $0 |
Virginia Spine Research Institute Inc Richmond, VA | $26,893 | $0 |
Giving Strength Inc Fulton, MD | $67,694 | $0 |
Estopinan Tk2 Medical Treatment Foundation Inc Baltimore, MD | $0 | $0 |