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Paralyzed Veterans of America

EIN 93-0713859 · Silverton, OR

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair67 out of 100GovernanceGood87 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE AND PROTECT THE RIGHTS OF SPINAL CORD INJURED OR NEUROLOGICALLY IMPAIRED VETERANS IN OREGON, IDAHO AND SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON.

Income
$464,403
Spending
$526,171
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
9.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 79%
Employees
3
Volunteers
54
Highest pay
$40,508, office manag

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

Fair: 67 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 13% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 41% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 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: 87 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 7 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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. $86,784 spent. COMMUNICATIONS - EDUCATING THE COMMUNITY ON SPINAL CORD INJURIES AND SERVICES AVAILABLE AS WELL AS FOSTERING NETWORKS BETWEEN THE ORGANIZATION AND OTHER NOT FOR PROFITS AND STATE AGENCIES.
  2. $184,648 spent. MEMBERSHIP AND BENEFITS - ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN A MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM FOR DISABLED VETERANS BY NETWORKING WITH OTHER DISABILITY GROUPS, MEDIA AND MEMBERSHIP DRIVES INCLUDING A MINIMUM OF TWO ANNUAL SOCIAL EVENTS.
  3. $25,412 spent. SPORTS - PROVIDES SPORTING AND RECREATIONAL EVENTS, ACTIVITIES, EDUCATION AND FUNDING FOR OUR IMPAIRED VETERANS.
  4. $132,983 spent. GOVERNMENT RELATIONS - PROVIDES ADVOCACY SERVICES TO PROMOTE AND DEFEND THE RIGHTS OF ALL CITIZENS WITH DISABILITIES, INLCUDING VETERANS AND NON- VETERANS. THE CHAPTER WORKS ON A NATIONAL, STATE, AND LOCAL LEVEL STRIVING TO REMOVE ALL BARRIERS, ARCHITECTURAL AND ATTITUDINAL. HOSPITAL LIASON - MAINTAIN A WORKING RELATIONSHIP WITH VA HOSPITALS, PRIVATE HOSPITALS AND REHABILITATION CENTERS AND FACILITATE THE RE-ENTRY OF SPINAL CORD AND/OR NEUROLOGICALLY IMPAIRED PERSONS AND THEIR FAMILIES INTO SOCIETY THROUGH PERSONAL CONTACTS, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND EDUCATION.
  5. GOVERNMENT RELATIONS - PROVIDES ADVOCACY SERVICES TO PROMOTE AND DEFEND THE RIGHTS OF ALL CITIZENS WITH DISABILITIES, INLCUDING VETERANS AND NON- VETERANS. THE CHAPTER WORKS ON A NATIONAL, STATE, AND LOCAL LEVEL STRIVING TO REMOVE ALL BARRIERS, ARCHITECTURAL AND ATTITUDINAL. HOSPITAL LIASON - MAINTAIN A WORKING RELATIONSHIP WITH VA HOSPITALS, PRIVATE HOSPITALS AND REHABILITATION CENTERS AND FACILITATE THE RE-ENTRY OF SPINAL CORD AND/OR NEUROLOGICALLY IMPAIRED PERSONS AND THEIR FAMILIES INTO SOCIETY THROUGH PERSONAL CONTACTS, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND EDUCATION.

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 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 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 October 21, 2026.

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