Paralyzed Veterans Of America

Organization Overview

Paralyzed Veterans Of America is located in Pittsburgh, PA. The organization was established in 1955. According to its NTEE Classification (W30) the organization is classified as: Military & Veterans Organizations, under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. As of 09/2023, Paralyzed Veterans Of America employed 3 individuals. This organization is a subordinate organization within 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 09/2023, Paralyzed Veterans Of America generated $434.4k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (15.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $266.0k during the year ending 09/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (20.8%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO PROMOTE THE HEALTH AND WELFARE OF SPINAL CORD DYSFUNCTIONAL VETERANS THROUGH PROGRAMS; LEGISLATIVE, ADVOCACY, RESEARCH, AND SPORTS AND RECREATION.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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MEMBERSHIP & BENEFITS: KEYSTONE PVA USES STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS TO 1. INFORM MEMBERS OF VETERAN BENEFITS, RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES, REHABILITATION OPPORTUNITIES, AND WAYS TO GET INVOLVED IN A BROAD RANGE OF SOCIAL ACTIVITIES. 2. MAINTAIN STRONG LIAISONS WITH VA CAREGIVERS AND FACILITIES ON BEHALF OF THE MEMBERS.


PUBLIC AFFAIRS: KEYSTONE PVA USES STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS TO 1. ORGANIZE OR FACILITATE PARTICIPATION IN RECREACTIONAL EVENTS THAT INCLUDE HUNTING, FISHING, BOWLING, TRACK AND FIELD, ARCHERY, AIR RIFLE TRAINING AND COMPETITION, QUAD RUGBY, NINE BALL AND WEIGHTLIFTING. 2. ORGANIZE OR FACILITATE ATTENDANCE AT SPECIAL EVENTS WITH SOCIAL INTERACTION SUCH AS THE CHAPTER'S ANNUAL BANQUET, VETERAN'S DAY PARADE, AND CONTACT WITH PUBLIC OFFICIALS. 3. ADVOCACY FOR THE RIGHTS AND CARE OF PATIENTS WITH SPINAL CORD DYSFUNCTION, FOR MOBILITY, ACCESSIBILITY, AND OTHER RIGHTS COVERED BY THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT. KEYSTONE, A CHAPTER OF PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA, PRODUCES MONTHLY REPORTS FROM ITS REPRESENTATIVES WHO VISIT PATIENTS AND CLINICS IN FIVE VA HOSPITALS, WHICH HELP SHAPE THE NATIONAL PVA'S RELATIONSHIP WITH THE VA ON BEHALF OF PARALYZED VETERANS. THIS INPUT HELPS SHAPE THE INDEPENDENT BUDGET (IB), AN ANNUAL DOCUMENT PRODUCED BY PVA, THE VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS, AND DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS. THE IB IS OUR RECOMMENDATION FOR THE VA'S ANNUAL HEALTH CARE BUDGET; THE MAJORITY OF THE IB'S AUTHORS ARE FROM PVA.


RESEARCH: KEYSTONE PVA CONTRIBUTES FUNDS TO THE YALE UNIVERSITY NEUROSCIENCE & REGENERATION RESEARCH CENTER TO ENCOURAGE THEIR WORK, ESPECIALLY FOR SPINAL CORD RELATED PAIN RESEARCH AND MITIGATION. KEYSTONE PVA ALSO CONTIBUTES TO THE WORK OF THE HUMAN ENGINEERING RESEARCH LABORATORIES, A JOINT PROJECT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS AND THE UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH, IN FUNDS, CONSULTATION, AND PARTICIPATION IN RESEARCH PROJECTS. CONTRIBUTIONS ARE ALSO MADE TO VARIOUS OTHER ORGANIZATIONS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR TO ENCOURAGE THEIR EFFORTS BY SUPPORTING THEIR RESEARCH PROGRAMS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Mark Rosensteel
President
$0
Sean Ferry
Vice President
$0
Dane Smith
Secretary
$0
William Jakovac
Treasurer
$0
William Lightner
Director
$0
Christopher Fidler
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$175
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$150,655
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$67,024
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$217,854
Total Program Service Revenue$2,078
Investment income $46,602
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $26,200
Net Income from Fundraising Events $140,443
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $434,397

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