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Paralyzed Veterans of America

EIN 74-6077762 · Crosby, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceFair55 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE TEXAS CHAPTER PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA IS TO SERVE VETERANS WITH SPINAL CORD INJURY/DISEASE, AND INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES, BY PROVIDING PROGRAMS THAT BUILD A BETTER FUTURE FOR THEM SO THEY MAY BE ACTIVE IN THE COMMUNITY AND LIVE LIFE TO ITS FULLEST.

Income
$765,521
Spending
$680,981
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
28.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 94%
Employees
3
Volunteers
56
Highest pay
$83,287, executive di

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: 100 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 28.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 11% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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

Fair: 55 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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 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 (5)
  1. $206,491 spent. MEMBERSHIP ACHIEVEMENTS: WE HAVE GAINED 46 NEW MEMBER VETERANS, PROVIDED NUMEROUS LUNCHES FOR INPATIENTS AND HOLIDAY LUNCHEONS FOR INPATIENTS AND SCI STAFF, AND PROVIDED CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR EVERY SCI INPATIENT AND NURSES STATIONS. WE PROVIDED 9 VETERANS WITH EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, AND PROVIDED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR 2 VETERANS WITH HAND CONTROLS ON THEIR VEHICLES SO THAT THEY MAY REMAIN INDEPENDENT AND ABLE TO DRIVE.WE RAFFLED FIVE 200 GIFT CARDS EACH MONTH FOR MEMBERS' BIRTHDAYS AND PROVIDED SUPPLIES AND TOILETRIES FOR PATIENTS IN THE HOSPITAL.
  2. $211,303 spent. SPORTS AND RECREATION ACHIEVEMENTS: WE WERE ABLE TO SEND 7 MEMBERS, 3 CAREGIVERS AND 2 COACHES TO WINTER SPORTS CLINIC IN SNOWMASS, COLORADO FOR A WEEK OF SNOW SKIING AND OTHER WINTER SPORTS. WE WERE ABLE TO SEND 1 MEMBER TO THE GOLDEN AGE GAMES IN MEMPHIS. WE WERE ABLE TO SEND 21 MEMBERS, 18 CAREGIVERS AND 1 COACH TO THE NATIONAL VETERANS WHEELCHAIR GAMES IN MINNEAPOLIS FOR A WEEK OF COMPETITION. WE HAD 2 TEAMS COMPETE IN THE NATIONAL SPORTING CLAYS CHAMPIONSHIP AND HAD 2 MEMBERS COMPETE AT THE PARALYMPICS IN PARIS, 1 OF WHICH WON THE GOLD MEDAL IN ARCHERY. WE HAD 2 MEMBERS WHO MEDALED AT BOCCIA NATIONALS. WE PROVIDED 15 VETERANS WITH SPORTS FUNDING FOR FISHING,SHOOTING, ARCHERY, AIR GUNS, BOCCIA AND RAFTING ACTIVITIES, PROVIDED MEMBERS WITH NUMEROUS DIFFERENT FISHING TRIPS AND BIRD AND DEER HUNTING OPPORTUNITIES, AND ASSISTED U OF H WITH THEIR ADAPTIVE SPORTS PROGRAM.WE PURCHASED SEASON TICKETS FOR THE HOUSTON AND SAN ANTONIO RODEOS FOR OUR MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES TO ENJOY AND HOSTED SEVERAL ADAPTIVE SPORTS CAMPS INCLUDING BOWLING, PICKLEBALL AND AIR GUNS. SPORTS AND RECREATION ACHIEVEMENTS: WE WERE ABLE TO SEND 7 MEMBERS, 3 CAREGIVERS AND 2 COACHES TO WINTER SPORTS CLINIC IN SNOWMASS, COLORADO FOR A WEEK OF SNOW SKIING AND OTHER WINTER SPORTS. WE WERE ABLE TO SEND 1 MEMBER TO THE GOLDEN AGE GAMES IN MEMPHIS. WE WERE ABLE TO SEND 21 MEMBERS, 18 CAREGIVERS AND 1 COACH TO THE NATIONAL VETERANS WHEELCHAIR GAMES IN MINNEAPOLIS FOR A WEEK OF COMPETITION. WE HAD 2 TEAMS COMPETE IN THE NATIONAL SPORTING CLAYS CHAMPIONSHIP AND HAD 2 MEMBERS COMPETE AT THE PARALYMPICS IN PARIS, 1 OF WHICH WON THE GOLD MEDAL IN ARCHERY. WE HAD 2 MEMBERS WHO MEDALED AT BOCCIA NATIONALS. WE PROVIDED 15 VETERANS WITH SPORTS FUNDING FOR FISHING,SHOOTING, ARCHERY, AIR GUNS, BOCCIA AND RAFTING ACTIVITIES, PROVIDED MEMBERS WITH NUMEROUS DIFFERENT FISHING TRIPS AND BIRD AND DEER HUNTING OPPORTUNITIES, AND ASSISTED U OF H WITH THEIR ADAPTIVE SPORTS PROGRAM.WE PURCHASED SEASON TICKETS FOR THE HOUSTON AND SAN ANTONIO RODEOS FOR OUR MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES TO ENJOY AND HOSTED SEVERAL ADAPTIVE SPORTS CAMPS INCLUDING BOWLING, PICKLEBALL AND AIR GUNS.
  3. $90,372 spent. COMMUNICATION ACHIEVEMENTS: MAINTAINING PROGRAMS TO REPORT ACTIVITIES TO MEMBERSHIP, OTHER CHAPTERS, THE NATIONAL OFFICE, AND NATIONAL OFFICERS.
  4. $109,992 spent. LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY ACHIEVEMENTS: WORKING WITH ALL DISABLED CITIZENS ON ISSUES THAT AFFECT THEIR INDEPENDENCE, ADDRESSING FEDERAL AND STATE LEGISLATURES TO IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THE DISABLED COMMUNITY. LIAISON ACHIEVEMENTS: WE SUPPORTED MS, ALS SAFARI CLUB, BSB CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND SHOOT TO WALK FUNDRAISERS. WE ALSO SUPPORTED CANDLELIGHT RANCH WITH THEIR MILITARY FAMILY DAYS, TEXAS PARA SPORTS WITH THE REGIONAL GAMES FOR DISABLED PEOPLE AND THE AUSTIN RODEO CALF SCAMBLE, AND ADVOCATED FOR CIVIL RIGHTS,ACCESSIBLE AIR TRAVEL AND VETERAN BENEFITS IN AUSTIN AND WASHINGTON D.C. RESEARCH AND EDUCATION ACHIEVEMENTS: SUPPORTED EDUCATION AND RESEARCH FOR A CURE FOR SPINAL CORD INJURY/DISEASE.
  5. LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY ACHIEVEMENTS: WORKING WITH ALL DISABLED CITIZENS ON ISSUES THAT AFFECT THEIR INDEPENDENCE, ADDRESSING FEDERAL AND STATE LEGISLATURES TO IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THE DISABLED COMMUNITY. LIAISON ACHIEVEMENTS: WE SUPPORTED MS, ALS SAFARI CLUB, BSB CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND SHOOT TO WALK FUNDRAISERS. WE ALSO SUPPORTED CANDLELIGHT RANCH WITH THEIR MILITARY FAMILY DAYS, TEXAS PARA SPORTS WITH THE REGIONAL GAMES FOR DISABLED PEOPLE AND THE AUSTIN RODEO CALF SCAMBLE, AND ADVOCATED FOR CIVIL RIGHTS,ACCESSIBLE AIR TRAVEL AND VETERAN BENEFITS IN AUSTIN AND WASHINGTON D.C. RESEARCH AND EDUCATION ACHIEVEMENTS: SUPPORTED EDUCATION AND RESEARCH FOR A CURE FOR SPINAL CORD INJURY/DISEASE.

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

  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 November 6, 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 September 2025.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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