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Paralyzed Veterans of America

EIN 75-2268692 · Garland, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE LONE STAR CHAPTER OF PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA IS DEDICATED TO TAKING THOSE ACTIONS NECESSARY TO RESTORE SPINAL COARD INJURED OR DECEASED VETERANS' BODIES AND LIFE POTENTIALS AS CLOSELY AS IS HUMANLY POSSIBLE TO THOSE AMERICANS NOT SUFFERING SPINAL CORD DYSFUNCTION.

Income
$359,471
Spending
$344,547
Spent on programs
66%
Reserves
5.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 86%
Employees
4
Highest pay
$60,517, executive d

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

Good: 85 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 6% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    66% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 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

Strong: 95 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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

    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. $41,907 spent. SPORTS AND RECREATION ACHIEVEMENTS: PROVIDING NUMEROUS PROGRAMS (FISHING, SKIING, SPORTING, ETC.) TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF PARALYZED VETERANS AND OTHER PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES BY EXPANDING BOTH THE QUALITY AND QUANTITY OF OPPORTUNITIES IN SPORTS AND RECREATION, SPONSORING OUTINGS THAT BRING MEMBERS TOGETHER IN A FAMILY SETTING, PROMOTING MEMBER PARTICIPATION IN ANNUAL PVA GAMES.
  2. $73,451 spent. MEMBERSHIP ACTIVITIES: PROVIDING MEALS TO MEMBERS, INPATIENTS, AND SCI STAFF AT VA HOSPITALS, HOSTING MEMBER EVENTS , SUPPORTING PATIENT RECOVERY AND REHABILITATIONS THROUGH VA HOSPITALS, PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE AND GRANTS TO MEMBERS AND PARAPLEGICS SEEKING IMPROVED ACCESS AND INDEPENDENCE.
  3. $22,055 spent. COMMUNICATION ACHIEVEMENTS: MAINTAINING PROGRAMS TO REPORT ACTIVITIES TO MEMBERSHIP, OTHER CHAPTERS, THE NATIONAL OFFICE, AND NATIONAL OFFICERS.
  4. $91,113 spent. LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY ACHEIVEMENTS: WORKING WITH ALL DISABLED CITIZENS ON ISSUES THAT AFFECT THEIR INDEPENCENCE, ADDRESSING FEDERAL AND STATE LEGISLATURES TO IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THE DISABLED COMMUNITY.
  5. LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY ACHEIVEMENTS: WORKING WITH ALL DISABLED CITIZENS ON ISSUES THAT AFFECT THEIR INDEPENCENCE, ADDRESSING FEDERAL AND STATE LEGISLATURES TO IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THE DISABLED COMMUNITY.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 7, 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 September 7, 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 September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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