Paralyzed Veterans Of America Iowa Chapter
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Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Paralyzed Veterans Of America Iowa Chapter meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"to advocate for quality health care; research and education addressing spinal cord injury and disease; benefits as a result of military service; and civil rights and opportunities which maximize the independence of its members."
Year, State Incorporated:
1997, IA
The Paralyzed Veterans of America Iowa Chapter (Iowa PVA) reports that it is dedicated to helping veterans who have spinal cord injuries or diseases, reporting that it works with local, state, and national partners to ensure veterans with spinal cord injuries receive adequate medical care, equipment, and benefits. The organization states that its membership program includes free benefit assistance, free representation within their organization, access to recreational and sports activities, and newsletters. Iowa PVA advocates for continued medical research and comprehensive rehabilitation programs that include physical therapy, adaptive sports, education, vocational training, and psychological counseling. Iowa PVA sponsors social activities for members and their families, offering caregiver education and support and providing peer mentoring programs that connect veterans with shared similar experiences. They also sponsor athletes who participate in the National Veterans Wheelchair Games, the Midwest PVA Fishing Event, Shooting Sports, and other recreational activities. Furthermore, Iowa PVA funds patient programs at the Des Moines and Iowa City VA Medical Centers and at the Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown, as well as training for medical personnel specializing in spinal cord injury and dysfunction care. In addition, the organization supports foundations and corporations that work to find cures or improve quality of life for those with spinal cord injuries or diseases.
For the year ended September 29, 2024, Paralyzed Veterans Of America Iowa Chapter's program expenses were:
| Public affairs | $158,169 |
| Membership and benefits | $87,366 |
| Research | $6,000 |
| Total Program Expenses | $251,535 |
Chief Executive
Gretchen Baldwin, Acting Executive Director
Chair of the Board
James O’Brien
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Retired, United States Air Force
Board Size
11
Paid Staff Size
1
*Compensation information not available at this time. Gretchen Baldwin is the organization's current interim Executive Director.
Nikki Stevenson assumed the role of Executive Director from November 2024 to September 2025 with a compensation of $50,000 as reported by PVA Iowa.
Method(s) Used:
Grant proposals, Internet, Workplace Giving
Fundraising costs were 1% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $349,601, 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 29, 2024.
Source of Funds
| National PVA grant | $151,655 |
| Contributions | $125,058 |
| Special events | $72,888 |
| Unrealized gain on investments | $32,331 |
| Investment income | $10,679 |
| Publication income | $1,200 |
| Total Income | $393,811 |
Programs: 90% Fundraising: 1% Administrative: 8%
| Total Income | $393,811 |
| Total expenses: | $277,941 |
| Program expenses | $251,535 |
| Fundraising expenses | $3,915 |
| Administrative expenses | $22,491 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $115,870 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $618,717 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $734,587 |
| Total Liabilities | $18,130 |
| Total Assets | $752,717 |
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