Paralyzed Veterans of America
Paralyzed Veterans of America
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About this organization
Mission
Paralyzed Veterans of America, a congressionally chartered veterans service organization founded in 1946, has developed a unique expertise on a wide variety of issues involving the special needs of our members, veterans of the armed forces who have experienced spinal cord injury or dysfunction. PVA will use that expertise to be the leading advocate for quality health care for our members, research and education addressing spinal cord injury and dysfunction, benefits available as a result of our members' military service, civil rights and opportunities which maximize the independence of our members and all people with disabilities. For more information visit www.SupportVeterans.org and/or www.pva.org.
About
VA benefits and medical advocacy services - Each year, our National Service Officers (NSOs) help thousands of veterans and family members obtain the benefits they have earned through their military service or the service of their loved one. In many cases, our NSOs are one of the first people at a veteran's bedside after injury, and their first line of contact to getting assistance with health care and benefits' needs. In FY 19, Paralyzed Veterans of America's veterans benefits staff secured $276,734,954 in annual and retroactive benefits for our clients, including $15,695,215 in payments for automobile grants and $54,840,161 in payments for specially adapted housing (SAH) grants. In FY 19, we filed 29,812 new issues/claims and secured 1,084 'significant retroactive awards' (over $100,000). We conducted 17,911 hospital and office interviews and had over 174,300 client contacts during the year. To ensure that veterans with spinal cord injury and disease (SCI/D) are receiving the best health care possible, Paralyzed Veterans of America's team of licensed medical professionals, including physicians and nurses, conducts annual site surveys to assess the quality of care at each of the 25 Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) SCI/D centers, and long-term care centers. After each visit, these findings, along with our recommendations, are then incorporated into a site survey report and submitted to the Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs for review and consideration. Our dedicated team of nurses is continually working to educate individuals with SCI/D, whether it's through articles covering health promotion and disease prevention featured in PN Magazine (Paraplegia News) and our monthly PVA member newsletter, or through PVA's healthcare helpline which receives an average of about 40 calls per day. Common inquiries received through the helpline are regarding assistance with enrolling in the VA health care system, and questions about multiple sclerosis (MS) and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and where to seek treatment for these neurological conditions. The helpline is available for paralyzed veterans or caregivers with a medical-related question about spinal cord injury or disease. Paralyzed Veterans of America's employment program, PAVE (Paving Access for Veterans Employment), provides career assistance and vocational rehabilitation support to transitioning service members, veterans, military spouses and caregivers across the country. In FY 19, PAVE staff placed 345 individuals in meaningful employment opportunities and carries an active caseload of more than 700 clients. The program operates through eight locations nationwide: Atlanta, Long Beach, Minneapolis, Philadelphia, Richmond, San Antonio, San Diego, and Washington, D.C. Since the inception of the program, we have helped more than 4,100 veterans, military spouses and caregivers find meaningful employment. Through the PAVE program, clients receive high-touch engagement as they look for meaningful employment. PAVE staff work with any veteran who needs our help, but we specialize in those with barriers to employment, such as catastrophic injury or illness. The PAVE program has strong relationships with key employers, whom we consider our allies, as we help our clients find the right fit. We are also able to provide needed support to employers so that they can successfully integrate these individuals into their organizations.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
From their filing, the objective of the non-profit is stated as “See schedule o.”.
When talking about its functions, they were outlined as: “See schedule o.”.
- The legally reported state of operation for the non-profit is DC.
- According to the filing, the non-profit's address in 2020 is 801 EIGHTEENTH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC, 20006.
- The non-profit organization as of 2020 has a total of 301 employees reported on their form.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $3,387,259.
- The organization has 32 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1947.
- The organization pays $22,430,632 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $33,689,575 in fundraising expenses.
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