Paralyzed Veterans Of America
- Assets
- $365.2k
- Revenue
- $238.9k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 2
- Location
- Hephzibah, GA
- Founding
- 10/1955
- Data as of
- 09/2022
- EIN
- 58-6055069
Organization Overview
Paralyzed Veterans Of America is located in Hephzibah, GA. 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 2 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 $238.9k 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 (6.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $215.7k during the year ending 09/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (9.2%) 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
THE PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA, SOUTHEASTERN CHAPTER STRIVES TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF HONORABLY DISCHARGED VETERANS WHO HAVE SPINAL CORD INJURY, DYSFUNCTION OR ILLNESS. THROUGH ADVOCACY, MEDICAL RESEARCH, SPORTS AND RECREATION, EDUCATION AND COMMUNICATION. WHILE AIDING OUR VETERANS IN THIS MANNER, WE ARE ALSO AIDING THEIR FAMILIES AND NON-VETERAN DISABLED PERSONS LIVING IN THE STATES OF ALABAMA, GEORGIA, NORTH AND SOUTH CAROLINA, AND TENNESSEE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA, SOUTHEASTERN CHAPTER (PVASE) STRIVES TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF VETERANS WHO HAVE SUFFERED FROM SPINAL CORD INJURY/ DISEASE, MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS, AND ALS (AMYOTROPHIC LATERAL SCLEROSIS, BETTER KNOWN AS LOU GEHRIG'S DISEASE)AND CARRY OUT THE PROGRAMS OUTLINED IN THE PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA (PVA) ADMINISTRATIVE GUIDE. THE CHAPTER HOLDS GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS EITHER VIRTUALLY OR PHYSICALLY DURING OUR FISCAL YEAR IN HEPHZIBAH, GA, ATLANA, GA, DUBLIN, GA, COLUMBIA, SC, SALISBURY, NC, ASHEVILLE, NC, AND JOHNSON CITY, TN. THE CHAPTER SUPPLIES LUNCH AT EACH MEETING. THE MEMBERS ARE UPDATED AND INFORMED ON ANY ISSUES. WE HAVE A QUESTION AND ANSWER PERIOD DURING EACH MEETING. BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAVE A MEETING THE DAY BEFORE THE MEMBERSHIP MEETING IN HEPHZIBAH, GA. OUR SPORTS PROGRAMS ARE VERY EDUCATIONAL, INFORMATIVE, AND ENCOURAGING TO OUR MEMBERS. THEY (MEMBERS) ENGAGE IN HUNTING, TENNIS, FISHING, HANDCYCLING, GOLF, BILLIARDS, AND BOWLING AS WELL AS OTHER SPORTS NOT LISTED TO INCLUDE VIRTUAL ACTIVITIES SUCH AS VIRTUAL BINGO AND SPORTS TALK. CHAPTER WILL SEND A MINIMUM OF 30 MEMBERS FROM GA, SC, AND NC TO THE NATIONAL VETERANS WHEELCHAIR GAMES (NVWG). THE NVWG IS SPONSORED BY THE VETERANS ADMINISTRATION (VA) AND PVA. THE CHAPTER CURRENTLY HAS ONLY ONE EMPLOYEE AND SHE IS A FULL-TIME ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT. THE CHAPTER CURRENTLY HAS VOLUNTEERS AVAILABLE MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY TO MAINTAIN THE OFFICE, SERVE MEMBERS AT HOSPITALS, CARRY OUT MANDATED PROGRAMS, AS WELL AS THE OUTREACH MEETINGS MENTIONED ABOVE. THE CHAPTER NEWSLETTER, "THE SOUTHERN EDITION," CONTINUED TO PROVIDE VALUABLE, EDUCATIONAL, PRACTICAL INFORMATION FOR OUR MEMBERS. IT IS PUBLISHED A MINIMUM OF FOUR TIMES A YEAR. THE SOUTHERN EDITION SOMETIMES WILL HAVE AN ARTICLE SPOTLIGHTING ONE OF OUR MEMBERS AND HOW PVA HAS INFLUENCED OR WHAT INFLUENCE PVA HAS HAD ON THEIR LIFE. GOVERNMENT RELATIONS PROGRAM: NATIONAL PVA & PVASE THROUGH THIS PROGRAM WORK HARD TO MAKE SURE THROUGH ADVOCACY AND LEGISLATIONS THAT OUR MEMBERS AND DISABLED COMMUNITY ARE CONTINUING TO GET THE BEST CARE, WHETHER IT IS MEDICAL OR BARRIERS. SOUTHEAST REGIONAL WHEELCHAIR GAMES ARE AT CLEMSON UNIVERSITY. ROCK HILL RECREATION FOUNDATION SUPPORTING THE ROCK & ROLL WHEELCHAIR TENNIS CLASSIC IN ROCK HILL, SC. WALTON FOUNDATION FOR INDEPENDENCE SUPPORTING THE WALTON FOUNDATION WHEELCHAIR TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIP IN AUGUSTA, GA. RICHLAND COUNTY RECREATION FOUNDATION SUPPORTING THEIR ADAPTED RECREATION PROGRAM WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL IN COLUMBIA, SC. WE SPONSOR TWO NEW ADAPTIVE SPORTS TEAMS; WHEELCHAIR SOFTBALL "RIP SQUAD- AND WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL TEAM "ROLLING REBELS" FOR OUR MEMBERS TO PARTICIPATE TO BUILD TEAMWORK AND LEADERSHIP.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Paul Stewart Interim Pres | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Carl Morgan Past Preside | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Alonzo Burnett Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Eric Turman Interim Secr | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jacques Swafford Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Keith Thompson Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $147,589 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $79,537 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $227,126 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $6,746 |
| Investment income | $5,075 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $238,947 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| 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 | $33,653 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $2,601 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $902 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $6,000 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $21,098 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $40,345 |
| Travel | $24,883 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $4,356 |
| Insurance | $9,059 |
| All other expenses | $1,433 |
| Total functional expenses | $215,716 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $94,878 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $3,696 |
| 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 | $1,628 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $60,938 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $204,062 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $365,202 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $12,555 |
| 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 | $12,555 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $352,647 |
| 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 | $365,202 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Paralyzed Veterans Of America has recieved totaling $273.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $273 |
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Purple Heart Homes Inc Statesville, NC | $4,564,055 | $4,659,786 |
The American Legion Orlando, FL | $4,425,997 | $3,913,463 |
Uso Of North Carolina Inc Morrisville, NC | $0 | $3,467,361 |
Cov Inc Murfreesboro, TN | $390,398 | $2,770,188 |
Veterans Empowerment Organization Of Georgia Inc Atlanta, GA | $5,110,799 | $3,778,915 |
The Congressional Medal Of Honor Society Of The United States Of Mount Pleasant, SC | $5,574,928 | $2,678,824 |
Herobox Inc Peachtree City, GA | $304,478 | $2,248,382 |
Florida Is For Veterans Inc Tallahassee, FL | $751,359 | $2,131,929 |