Paralyzed Veterans of America
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
TO AID, ASSIST, PUBLICIZE AND ADVOCATE FOR CONTINUED RESEARCH FOR INJURIES AND DISEASES TO HELP IN THE HEALTH OF VETERANS. AS WELL AS ADDRESS VARIOUS NEEDS IN OTHER AREAS THAT CONCERN VETERANS.
- Income
- $405,036
- Spending
- $379,064
- Spent on programs
- 88%
- Reserves
- 33.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 59%
- Employees
- 4
- Highest pay
- $81,292, exec. dir. -
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Strong: 90 out of 100.
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 33.9 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 1% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.
Income trend
5 of 15Income fell 19% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1588% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Good: 85 out of 100.
Independent board
25 of 257 of 7 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, 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)
- $210,559 spent. THE MPVA CURRENTLY REACHES OUT TO 341 MEMBERS, ALL HONORABLY DISCHARGED VETERANS WITH SPINAL CORD INJURY AND DYSFUNCTION. MPVA WELCOMES 147 ASSOCIATE MEMBERS WHO JOIN TO SHOW THEIR SOLIDARITY WITH OUR MISSION AND TO PARTICIPATE IN MPVA PROGRAMS WHO PAY A ONETIME 50 FEE TO RECEIVE UNLIMITED LIFE SERVICES. VETERANS WITH SERVICE RELATED INJURIES ARE MEMBERS FOR LIFE AT NO COST TO THEM. THE MPVA'S VETERANS' SERVICES PROGRAM WORKS TO ENSURE MEMBERS RECEIVE BENEFITS AND SERVICES THEY HAVE EARNED THROUGH MILITARY SERVICE. THIS PROGRAM IS CONDUCTED THROUGH PVA'S SERVICE OFFICERS WHO PROVIDE NO- COST ASSISTANCE TO MPVA MEMBERS, AS WELL AS LOCAL VETERANS, DEPENDENTS, AND SURVIVORS NAVIGATING THE VA BENEFITS AND CLAIM PROCESS. MPVA REACHES OUT TO MICHIGAN VETERANS FROM OFFICES IN DETROIT, ANN ARBOR AND BATTLE CREEK. THIS CHAPTER ALSO CONDUCTS AND SUPPORTS MANY ADAPTIVE SPORTS PROGRAMS STATEWIDE. ADDITIONALLY, THE MPVA ALSO CO-SPONSORED MULTIPLE RECREATIONAL EVENTS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH WHEELIN' TEAM 457, A MICHIGAN-BASED ADAPTIVE RECREATION ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES INDOOR EVENTS AND OUTDOOR ADVENTURES SUCH AS HUNTING, FISHING, SPORTING EVENTS, AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR VETERANS AND INDIVIDULAS WITH DISABILITIES. THE MPVA CURRENTLY REACHES OUT TO 341 MEMBERS, ALL HONORABLY DISCHARGED VETERANS WITH SPINAL CORD INJURY AND DYSFUNCTION. MPVA WELCOMES 147 ASSOCIATE MEMBERS WHO JOIN TO SHOW THEIR SOLIDARITY WITH OUR MISSION AND TO PARTICIPATE IN MPVA PROGRAMS WHO PAY A ONETIME 50 FEE TO RECEIVE UNLIMITED LIFE SERVICES. VETERANS WITH SERVICE RELATED INJURIES ARE MEMBERS FOR LIFE AT NO COST TO THEM. THE MPVA'S VETERANS' SERVICES PROGRAM WORKS TO ENSURE MEMBERS RECEIVE BENEFITS AND SERVICES THEY HAVE EARNED THROUGH MILITARY SERVICE. THIS PROGRAM IS CONDUCTED THROUGH PVA'S SERVICE OFFICERS WHO PROVIDE NO- COST ASSISTANCE TO MPVA MEMBERS, AS WELL AS LOCAL VETERANS, DEPENDENTS, AND SURVIVORS NAVIGATING THE VA BENEFITS AND CLAIM PROCESS. MPVA REACHES OUT TO MICHIGAN VETERANS FROM OFFICES IN DETROIT, ANN ARBOR AND BATTLE CREEK. THIS CHAPTER ALSO CONDUCTS AND SUPPORTS MANY ADAPTIVE SPORTS PROGRAMS STATEWIDE. ADDITIONALLY, THE MPVA ALSO CO-SPONSORED MULTIPLE RECREATIONAL EVENTS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH WHEELIN' TEAM 457, A MICHIGAN-BASED ADAPTIVE RECREATION ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES INDOOR EVENTS AND OUTDOOR ADVENTURES SUCH AS HUNTING, FISHING, SPORTING EVENTS, AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR VETERANS AND INDIVIDULAS WITH DISABILITIES.
- $57,528 spent. THE MPVA'S ADVOCACY PROGRAM ADVANCES THE INTERESTS OF PARALYZED VETERANS AND INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES BY ACTIVELY ENGAGING POLICYMAKERS, GOVENRMENT AGENCIES, AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS AT THE LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL LEVELS. THROUGH COLLABORATION WITH DISABILITY ORGANIZATIONS AND ELECTED OFFICIALS, MPVA WORKS TO PROMOTE INCLUSIVE POLICIES AND EQUITABLE ACCESS TO PROGRAMS, SERVICES, AND OPPORTUNITIES TO PARTCIPATE IN ALL ASPECTS OF AMERICAN SOCIETY. ADVOCACY EFFORTS ARE GROUNDED IN BOTH PROFESSIONAL EXPERTISE AND THE LIVED EXPERIENCES OF MPVA MEMBERS. BY MAINTAINING A CONSISTENT PRESENCE IN LEGISLATIVE AND POLICY DISCUSSIONS, MPVA HELPS ENSURE THAT DECISION-MAKERS UNDERSTAND THE REAL-WORLD IMPACT OF PROPOSED LAWS AND REGULATIONS. THE ORGANIZATION REMAINS COMMITTED TO SAFEGUARDING THE RIGHTS, BENEFITS, AND PROTECTIONS THAT SUPPORT INDEPENDENCE, ACCESSIBILITY, AND QUALITY OF LIFE FOR VETERANS AND CITIZENS WITH DISABILITIES. IN FY 2025 THE MPVA ACHIEVED NUMEROUS ADVOCACY ACCOMPLISHMENTS,INCLUDING: - PVA ADVOCACY WEEK: MPVA STAFF TRAVELED TO CAPITOL HILL IN JUNE TO PARTICIPATE IN PVA'S ADVOCACY AND LEGISLATIVE SEMINAR, MEETING WITH MICHIGAN LAWMAKERS TO HIGHLIGHT ISSUES IMPACTING OUR MEMBERS AND TO ADVANCE LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVES IMPORTANT TO VETERANS WITH DISABILTIES. - PVA AWARENESS MONTH: MPVA PLANNED AND HOSTED ACTIVITIES THROUGHOUT APRIL TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE ORGANZATION'S MISSION AND TO RAISE AWARENESS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. THE MONTH CULMINATED WITH AN MPVA-HOSTED AWARENESS EVENT, FEATURING VA REPRESENTATIVES, PVA SERVICE OFFICER TEAM, COMMUNITY PARTNERS, LOCAL ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT VENDORS, AND INFORMATIONAL ACTIVITIES. MPVA MEMBERS ATTENDED AND ACTIVELY PARTICIPATED IN EFFORTS TO. - INFORMED AND EDUCATED THE PUBLIC WITH REGARD TO DISABILITY RIGHTS LAWS, THE AMERICAN WITH DISABILITIES ACT, AND STATE AND LOCAL BUILDING CODES. THE MPVA'S ADVOCACY PROGRAM ADVANCES THE INTERESTS OF PARALYZED VETERANS AND INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES BY ACTIVELY ENGAGING POLICYMAKERS, GOVENRMENT AGENCIES, AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS AT THE LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL LEVELS. THROUGH COLLABORATION WITH DISABILITY ORGANIZATIONS AND ELECTED OFFICIALS, MPVA WORKS TO PROMOTE INCLUSIVE POLICIES AND EQUITABLE ACCESS TO PROGRAMS, SERVICES, AND OPPORTUNITIES TO PARTCIPATE IN ALL ASPECTS OF AMERICAN SOCIETY. ADVOCACY EFFORTS ARE GROUNDED IN BOTH PROFESSIONAL EXPERTISE AND THE LIVED EXPERIENCES OF MPVA MEMBERS. BY MAINTAINING A CONSISTENT PRESENCE IN LEGISLATIVE AND POLICY DISCUSSIONS, MPVA HELPS ENSURE THAT DECISION-MAKERS UNDERSTAND THE REAL-WORLD IMPACT OF PROPOSED LAWS AND REGULATIONS. THE ORGANIZATION REMAINS COMMITTED TO SAFEGUARDING THE RIGHTS, BENEFITS, AND PROTECTIONS THAT SUPPORT INDEPENDENCE, ACCESSIBILITY, AND QUALITY OF LIFE FOR VETERANS AND CITIZENS WITH DISABILITIES. IN FY 2025 THE MPVA ACHIEVED NUMEROUS ADVOCACY ACCOMPLISHMENTS,INCLUDING: - PVA ADVOCACY WEEK: MPVA STAFF TRAVELED TO CAPITOL HILL IN JUNE TO PARTICIPATE IN PVA'S ADVOCACY AND LEGISLATIVE SEMINAR, MEETING WITH MICHIGAN LAWMAKERS TO HIGHLIGHT ISSUES IMPACTING OUR MEMBERS AND TO ADVANCE LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVES IMPORTANT TO VETERANS WITH DISABILTIES. - PVA AWARENESS MONTH: MPVA PLANNED AND HOSTED ACTIVITIES THROUGHOUT APRIL TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE ORGANZATION'S MISSION AND TO RAISE AWARENESS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. THE MONTH CULMINATED WITH AN MPVA-HOSTED AWARENESS EVENT, FEATURING VA REPRESENTATIVES, PVA SERVICE OFFICER TEAM, COMMUNITY PARTNERS, LOCAL ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT VENDORS, AND INFORMATIONAL ACTIVITIES. MPVA MEMBERS ATTENDED AND ACTIVELY PARTICIPATED IN EFFORTS TO. - INFORMED AND EDUCATED THE PUBLIC WITH REGARD TO DISABILITY RIGHTS LAWS, THE AMERICAN WITH DISABILITIES ACT, AND STATE AND LOCAL BUILDING CODES.
- $65,534 spent. THE MPVA PUBLISHES A NEWSLETTER, THE "ROLLIN' TIMES", AND IT IS SENT TO MEMBERS AND FRIENDS FOUR TIMES A YEAR. THE MPVA PROVIDES SERVICES THAT ARE AVAIABLE ON A DAILY BASIS THAT INCLUDE: MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR IN WHICH MEMBERS ARE WELCOME TO JOIN FOR FOOD, FELLOWSHIP AND EDUCATION ON VARIOUS TOPICS CONCERNING VETERANS BENEFITS, SCI WELLNESS AND MUCH MORE.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending September 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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.
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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