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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: June 2025 Expires: June 2026

North Central Chapter Paralyzed Veterans of America

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards

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209 N Garfield Ave
Sioux Falls, SD, 57104-5601

Standards For Charity Accountability

Governance

  1. Board Oversight
  2. Board Size
  3. Board Meetings
  4. Board Compensation
  5. Conflict of Interest

Measuring Effectiveness

  1. Effectiveness Policy
  2. Effectiveness Report

Finances

  1. Program Expenses
  2. Fundraising Expenses
  3. Accumulating Funds
  4. Audit Report
  5. Detailed Expense Breakdown
  6. Accurate Expense Reporting
  7. Budget Plan

Fundraising & Info

  1. Truthful Materials
  2. Annual Report
  3. Website Disclosures
  4. Donor Privacy
  5. Cause Marketing Disclosures
  6. Complaints

North Central Chapter Paralyzed Veterans of America meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Stated Purpose:
PVA North Central Chapter works to maximize the quality of life for its members who have SCI/D and all people with disabilities.

Year, State Incorporated:
1974, SD

Also Known As:
Paralyzed Veterans of America Paralyzed Veterans of America, Inc., North Central Chapter

Programs include Membership, Volunteer Program, Advocacy, Legislation, Sports & Recreation, Benefit Services (includes Liaison), Communication and Fundraising.

For the year ended September 30, 2024, North Central Chapter Paralyzed Veterans of America's program expenses were:

Public Affairs $147,073
Membership and Benefits $134,424
Research and Education $4,500
Total Program Expenses $285,997

Chief Executive
Terry Paulsen, Executive Director

Chair of the Board
Charles Doom, Community Volunteer

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation

Board Size
8

Paid Staff Size
2

Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Radio, Grant proposals, Internet, Planned giving arrangements, Appeals via Social Media (Facebook, etc.)

% of Related Contributions on Fundraising: 5.72%

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 North Central Chapter Paralyzed Veterans of America's audited financial statements for the year ended September 30, 2024.

Source of Funds
National PVA Grant $150,655
Investment Return $101,262
Contributions $73,114
In-Kind Contributions $3,600
Other $2,591
Total Income $331,222

Programs: 79% Fundraising: 4% Administrative: 17%

Total Income $331,222
Total expenses: $360,436
  Program expenses $285,997
  Fundraising expenses $12,996
  Administrative expenses $61,443
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $-29,214
Beginning Net Assets $888,878
Other Changes In Net Assets $0
Ending Net Assets $859,664
Total Liabilities $39,922
Total Assets $899,586

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