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 09/2022, 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 09/2022, Paralyzed Veterans Of America generated $654.9k 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 (9.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $563.7k during the year ending 09/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (11.9%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
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.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Mark Rosensteel President | Officer | 20 | $0 |
William Lightner Vice President | Officer | 6 | $0 |
Dane Smith Secretary | Officer | 3 | $0 |
William Jakovac Treasurer | Officer | 15 | $0 |
James Riemer Immediate Past President | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Sean Ferry Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $250 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $159,279 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $303,268 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $132 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $462,797 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $2,749 |
Investment income | $57,318 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$2,460 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $133,535 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $654,889 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $5,000 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $109,901 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $3,763 |
Other employee benefits | $2,237 |
Payroll taxes | $8,582 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $8,446 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $8,312 |
Fees for services: Other | $11,593 |
Advertising and promotion | $6,165 |
Office expenses | $3,405 |
Information technology | $2,852 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $5,370 |
Travel | $10,622 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $28,176 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $11,234 |
Insurance | $13,748 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $563,736 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $16,213 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $649,832 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $13,193 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $5,556 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $157,056 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $939,660 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,781,510 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $27,565 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $27,565 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,753,945 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $1,781,510 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Paralyzed Veterans Of America has recieved totaling $504.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $394 |
Lakshmi & C Krishnamoorthy Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | $110 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Black Veterans For Social Justice Inc Brooklyn, NY | $26,444,662 | $57,468,816 |
Disabled Veterans National Foundation Lanham, MD | $4,002,703 | $34,751,168 |
Veterans Multi-Service Center Inc Philadelphia, PA | $4,990,474 | $14,923,218 |
Americas Vetdogs The Veterans K9 Corps Inc Smithtown, NY | $4,103,216 | $9,390,820 |
Vietnam Veterans Of America Inc Silver Spring, MD | $22,711,920 | $10,930,074 |
United Spinal Association Inc Kew Gardens, NY | $8,457,849 | $8,910,555 |
Veterans Leadership Program Of Western Pennsylvania Inc Pittsburgh, PA | $2,368,240 | $7,560,705 |
Naval Academy Sailing Foundation Inc Annapolis, MD | $38,236,455 | $2,114,798 |
Amvets Lanham, MD | $9,484,148 | $3,609,128 |
Veterans Outreach Center Inc Rochester, NY | $10,292,940 | $5,967,513 |
Air Force Sergeants Association Suitland, MD | $6,098,663 | $3,171,289 |
Veterans Research Foundation Pittsburgh, PA | $4,865,557 | $2,533,091 |