Paralyzed Veterans Of America is located in Aurora, CO. 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. 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 06/2022, Paralyzed Veterans Of America generated $398.8k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $248.9k during the year ending 06/2022. 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:
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THE KEY OBJECTIVE OF PVA IS TO TAKE THOSE ACTIONS NECESSARY TO RESTORE SPINAL CORD INJURED OR DISEASED VETERANS' BODIES AND LIFE POTENTIALS AS CLOSELY AS IS HUMANLY POSSIBLE TO THOSE AMERICANS NOT SUFFERING SPINAL CORD DYSFUNCTION. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED BY THE COORDINATED EFFORTS OF THE PVA ORGANIZATION THROUGH PROGRAMS: TO ADVOCATE FOR AND MONITOR THE DELIVERY OF HIGH QUALITY AND APPROPRIATE HEALTH CARE BENEFITS AND SERVICES. TO ASSIST IN IDENTIFYING AND SECURING VETERANS' BENEFITS AND OTHER BENEFITS FOR SPINAL CORD INJURED AND DISEASED VETERANS AND OTHERS AS APPROPRIATE. TO PROMOTE MEDICAL RESEARCH TO CURE SPINAL CORD DYSFUNCTION AND OTHER RELATED PROBLEMS. TO EDUCATE SOCIETY ON THE ATTITUDINAL, PHYSICAL AND LEGAL BARRIERS WHICH CONFRONT PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES AND TO INFLUENCE THE REMOVAL OF THOSE BARRIERS. TO PROVIDE INFORMATION TO AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR HEALTH PROMOTION, RECREATION, EMPLOYMENT, SPORTS, SERVICES, AND CAMARADERIE FOR SPINAL CORD INJURED AND DISEASED VETERANS AND OTH
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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ADVOCACY, LIAISON, SERVICES: - WE CONTINUE TO ADVOCATE THROUGH THE VETERANS ADMINISTRATION FOR THE BENEFITS OUR MEMBERS HAVE EARNED. WE ACTIVELY SERVE AS A WATCHDOG TO SUPPORT THE CIVIL RIGHTS OF OUR MEMBERS. WE WORK ARDENTLY TO ENSURE THAT LOCAL BUSINESSES ARE ADA COMPLIANT AND THAT THE ACCESSIBILITY WITHIN THE COMMUNITY SERVES THE NEEDS OF THE DISABLED. - MSCPVA REMAINS INVOLVED AS AN ACTIVE PARTNER IN THE DEVELOPMENT THE VA REPLACEMENT FACILITY AT FITZSIMONS TO ENSURE THAT THE PLANS FOR ACCESSIBILITY REMAIN INTACT AND THAT THE CENTER RETAINS ALL OF THE ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS IT NEEDS TO PROVIDE OUR MEMBERS WITH EXCELLENT CARE. - MSCPVA'S AUXILIARY, (ONE OF ONLY TWO CHAPTER AUXILIARIES IN THE COUNTRY) CONTINUES TO SUPPORT OUR ONGOING MISSION AND THE PROGRAMS WE PROVIDE TO BETTER SERVE OUR MEMBERSHIP.
SPORTS AND RECREATION: - WE EXPANDED OUR RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS PROVIDED TO MEMBERS INCREASED THE NUMBER OF GRANTS PROVIDED AND MAINTAINED A VERY HIGH LEVEL OF PROGRAM TO ADMINISTRATION RATIO (68%). WE MAINTAIN BOWLING LEAGUES, POKER LEAGUE, POOL TOURNAMENT, BOWLING TOURNAMENT, ROCKY MOUNTAIN RIDE - "LEARN TO" HANDCYCLING CLINIC WITH CRAIG HOSPITAL, ADAPTIVE ADVENTURES, AND OTHERS. - WE PROVIDE ALLOCATED GRANTS TO OUR MEMBERS TO SUPPORT THEIR SPORTS AND RECREATION, EDUCATION, AND PHYSICAL FITNESS ENDEAVORS.
MEMBERSHIP: SERVICE TO OUR MEMBERSHIP CONTINUED TO GROW IN FY 2021 THROUGH THE CONTINUED DEVELOPMENT OF MEMBER PROGRAMS, INCLUDING: NEW MEMBERSHIP ORIENTATION, INCLUSIVE MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS AND EXTERNAL INVOLVEMENT WITH OTHER VETERAN SERVICE AND COMMUNITY DISABILITY ORGANIZATIONS.
COMMUNICATION: WE WERE VERY SUCCESSFUL IN OUR OVERALL COMMUNICATIONS EFFORTS IN 2021 PRODUCING MANY PUBLICATIONS, INCLUDING: THE MOUNTAIN STATES NEWS, OUR MEMBERSHIP BROCHURE, VOLUNTEER BROCHURE, DONORS BROCHURE, AND ORGANIZATIONAL INFORMATION BROCHURES. WE ALSO MAINTAIN AN ACTIVELY LIBRARY OF RESOURCES, INCLUDING CLINICAL PRACTICE GUIDELINES AVAILABLE TO OUR MEMBERS. WE ENHANCEDOUR WEBSITE FROM A PASSIVE TO AND ACTIVE, SERVICE INTERFACE. WE ALSO WON A NATIONAL WEBSITE AWARD OF OUR EFFORTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Laura Gibson Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $77,019 |
Izzy Abbass President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Darron Dunsen Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Dan Koehl Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Eric Allen Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Cayetano Deguzman Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $12,906 |
Related organizations | $157,760 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $157,746 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $328,412 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $8,872 |
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 | $61,493 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $398,777 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $77,019 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $9,627 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $19,649 |
Payroll taxes | $8,027 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
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 | $9,355 |
Information technology | $4,310 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $28,925 |
Travel | $8,599 |
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 | $2,031 |
Insurance | $3,784 |
All other expenses | $3,480 |
Total functional expenses | $248,935 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $361,309 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $231,718 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $593,027 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $6,528 |
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 | $6,528 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $586,499 |
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 | $593,027 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Paralyzed Veterans Of America has recieved totaling $27,054.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Denver Foundation Denver, CO PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $27,054 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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Veteran Tickets Foundation Tempe, AZ | $3,473,043 | $70,156,514 |
American Legion Clovis, NM | $323,823 | $3,104,581 |
A Sanctuary For Military Families Inc Granby, CO | $1,662,699 | $1,856,266 |
Disabled American Veterans Thrift Store Inc Wichita, KS | $839,064 | $1,958,775 |
American Legion Clovis, NM | $235,874 | $1,801,640 |
American Legion Apache Junction, AZ | $3,212,238 | $3,405,557 |
Paralyzed Veterans Of America Phoenix, AZ | $1,356,804 | $1,158,050 |
Veteran Sheepdogs Of Colorado Colorado Springs, CO | $0 | $952,880 |
American Legion Lincoln, NE | $1,991,172 | $1,102,281 |
American Legion Topeka, KS | $1,796,434 | $1,123,115 |
American Legion Denver, CO | $1,954,041 | $762,076 |
Retired Enlisted Association Centennial, CO | $3,860,050 | $787,674 |