Paralyzed Veterans Of America Iowa Chapter
Meets Standards
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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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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Accumulating Funds
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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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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
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 dysfunction, benefits as a result of military service, and civil rights and opportunities which maximize the independence of its members.”
Year, State Incorporated:
1997, IA
Paralyzed Veterans of America Iowa Chapter (PVA Iowa) reports that it supports military veterans throughout Iowa who have paralysis or impairment caused by spinal cord injury or disease. 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 sponsors athletes who attend the National Veterans Wheelchair Games, the Midwest PVA Fishing Event, Shooting Sports and other sporting and recreational events. The organization also reports providing funding for patient programs at both the Des Moines and Iowa City VAMCs and at the Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown. 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, supports educational and training seminars to assist clinicians in better caring for disabled veterans, sponsors social activities for members and their families, provides caregiver support and education, and offers peer mentoring by veterans with similar circumstances.
For the year ended September 30, 2022, Paralyzed Veterans Of America Iowa Chapter's program expenses were:
Membership and benefits: $111,166
Public affairs: $135,112
Research: $6,000
Total Program Expenses: $252,278
Chief Executive
Kimberly Gould, Executive Director
Compensation*
$115,201
Chair of the Board
Scott Miller
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Board Member, National PVA
Board Size
10
Paid Staff Size
2
*2022 compensation, as reported by the charity, includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Grant proposals, Internet
Fundraising costs were 2% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $309,021, 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, 2022.
Source of Funds
| PVA grant | $146,592 |
| Contributions | $124,486 |
| Special events | $37,943 |
| Publication income | $1,800 |
| Other | $75 |
| Investment income | $4,304 |
| Realized gain on investments | $2,971 |
| Unrealized loss on investments | $-47,158 |
| Total Income | $271,013 |
Programs: 89% Fundraising: 2% Administrative: 9%
| Total Income | $271,013 |
| Total expenses: | $284,412 |
| Program expenses | $252,278 |
| Fundraising expenses | $5,760 |
| Administrative expenses | $26,374 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $-13,399 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $618,662 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $605,263 |
| Total Liabilities | $38,238 |
| Total Assets | $643,501 |
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