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Nevada Paralyzed Veterans of America

EIN 31-1647467 · Las Vegas, NV

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR VETERANS WITH SPINAL CORD INJURY OR DISEASE.

Income
$566,659
Spending
$525,016
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
32.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 92%
Employees
2
Highest pay
$94,886, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 89% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 32.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 33% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 77% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $201,415 spent. RESEARCH AND SUPPORT: THE NEVADA CHAPTER OF PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA WILL USE OUR UNIQUE EXPERTISE TO ENSURE THE QUALITY HEALTHCARE, EXPAND OPPORTUNITIES AND ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR VETERANS AND ALL PEOPLE WITH SPINAL CORD INJURY AND DISEASE. WE ACCOMPLISH THIS THROUGH VA LIAISON SERVICES. NEVADA PVA SUPPORTS RESEARCH BY OUTSIDE ORGANIZATIONS AND PARTNERS WHO ARE SEEKING TREATMENTS FOR SCI AND CURES FOR SPINAL DISEASE.
  2. $125,904 spent. OUTREACH AND EDUCATION: WE HAVE A BI-MONTHLY NEWSLETTER AND BI-MONTHLY E-NEWS UPDATES THESE ARE SENT OUT TO OUR MEMBERS, FELLOW CHAPTERS, AND SPINAL CORD CLINICS. WE ALSO HAVE SOCIAL MEDIA (FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM, TWITTER AND YOU TUBE), WHICH WE USE FOR OUTREACH AND EDUCATION. WE ALSO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES AS WELL AS OUR SPINAL CORD NURSES AND SOCIAL WORKER AT BOTH HOSPITALS, THROUGH OUR EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS. NEVADA PVA PARTICIPATES IN NUMEROUS COMMUNITY OUTREACH EVENTS INCLUDING THE VETERANS SERVICE FAIR AND VETERANS HEALTH FAIRS.
  3. $92,256 spent. SPORTS, RECREATION AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS: NEVADA PVAS FOCUS IS ON THE HEALTH AND WELLNESS OF VETERANS WITH SPINAL CORD INJURY (SCI). OVER THE YEARS NEVADA PVA HAS BECOME THE LEADING PROVIDER OF SPORTS, RECREATION AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS FOR VETERANS WITH SCI. OUR PROGRAM INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING SERVICES: (1) STEP OUTSIDE: (2) ADOPT A- VET: (3) SPORTS (FOR PHYSICAL STABILITY) AND (4) PARALYMPIC CHILDRENS SPORTS ACTIVITY CLINICS. STEP OUTSIDE ENABLES THE VETERANS TO GET OUT OF THEIR HOME AND TAKE PART IN THEIR COMMUNITY. ADOPT A- VET PROVIDES FOR THE BASIC NEEDS FOR VETERANS. NEVADA PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA DELIVERS FOOD AND HYGIENE KITS TO THE HOMES OF 130 VETERANS EACH MONTH. THROUGH SPORTS WE OFFER BOWLING, TRAPSHOOT AND FISHING OUTINGS TO HELP ENHANCE MENTAL AND PHYSICAL STABILITY. SPORTS, RECREATION AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS: NEVADA PVAS FOCUS IS ON THE HEALTH AND WELLNESS OF VETERANS WITH SPINAL CORD INJURY (SCI). OVER THE YEARS NEVADA PVA HAS BECOME THE LEADING PROVIDER OF SPORTS, RECREATION AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS FOR VETERANS WITH SCI. OUR PROGRAM INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING SERVICES: (1) STEP OUTSIDE: (2) ADOPT A- VET: (3) SPORTS (FOR PHYSICAL STABILITY) AND (4) PARALYMPIC CHILDRENS SPORTS ACTIVITY CLINICS. STEP OUTSIDE ENABLES THE VETERANS TO GET OUT OF THEIR HOME AND TAKE PART IN THEIR COMMUNITY. ADOPT A- VET PROVIDES FOR THE BASIC NEEDS FOR VETERANS. NEVADA PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA DELIVERS FOOD AND HYGIENE KITS TO THE HOMES OF 130 VETERANS EACH MONTH. THROUGH SPORTS WE OFFER BOWLING, TRAPSHOOT AND FISHING OUTINGS TO HELP ENHANCE MENTAL AND PHYSICAL STABILITY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Worth knowing.

    Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for local chapters covered by a parent organization's exemption. The master file records contributions to it as deductible.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since October 1955.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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