Paralyzed Veterans Of America

Organization Overview

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.

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.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Laura Gibson
Executive Di
$77,019
Izzy Abbass
President
$0
Darron Dunsen
Treasurer
$0
Dan Koehl
Vice Preside
$0
Eric Allen
Secretary
$0
Cayetano Deguzman
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
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

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Paralyzed Veterans Of America has recieved totaling $27,054.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Denver Foundation

Denver, CO

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$27,054
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