Paralyzed Veterans Of America Iowa Chapter meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Paralyzed Veterans of America Iowa Chapter (PVA Iowa) reports that it supports veterans of military service who have paralysis or impairment cause by spinal cord injury or disease throughout the state of Iowa. The organization states that its membership program includes benefit assistance and representation without charge, newsletters and informational mailings, and access to recreational and sports activities. PVA Iowa advocates at the local, state, and federal level of government to create more opportunities for individuals with disabilities and barrier-free access to all buildings. The organization also funds research on spinal cord dysfunction and supports educational and training seminars to assist clinicians in better caring for disabled veterans.
For the year ended September 30, 2020, Paralyzed Veterans Of America Iowa Chapter's program expenses were:
Membership and benefits |
$112,866 |
Public affairs |
$62,799 |
Research |
$1,297 |
Total Program Expenses: |
$176,962 |
*2019 compensation, as reported by the organization, includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Internet, Invitations to fund raising events
Fundraising costs were 2% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $273,194 are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code.It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on Paralyzed Veterans Of America Iowa Chapter's audited financial statements for the year ended September 30, 2020.
Source of Funds |
PVA grant |
$142,322 |
Contributions |
$110,333 |
Special events, net |
$20,539 |
Realized and unrealized gain on investments |
$9,214 |
Investment income |
$3,010 |
Publication income |
$1,800 |
Other income |
$150 |
Total Income |
$287,368 |
- Programs: 86%
- Administrative: 12%
- Fundraising: 2%
Total Income |
$287,368 |
Program expenses |
$176,962 |
Fundraising expenses |
$5,644 |
Administrative expenses |
$25,209 |
Other expenses |
$0 |
Total expenses: |
$207,815 |
Income in Excess of Expenses |
$79,553 |
Beginning Net Assets |
$517,347 |
Other Changes In Net Assets |
$0 |
Ending Net Assets |
$596,900 |
Total Liabilities |
$29,200 |
Total Assets |
$626,100 |