Paralyzed Veterans of America
Grantmaking foundation in Washington, District of Columbia · EIN 13-1946868
- District of Columbia
- Washington
- Community Improvement and Capacity Building
- Community Improvement and Capacity Building in District of Columbia
- Total giving
- $6.2MTax year 2025
- Total assets
- $140MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA ~ CHANGING LIVES, BUILDING FUTURES PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA (PARALYZED VETERANS) IS THE ONLY CONGRESSIONALLY CHARTERED VETERANS SERVICE ORGANIZATION DEDICATED SOLELY FOR THE BENEFIT AND REPRESENTATION OF VETERANS WITH SPINAL CORD INJURY OR DISEASE. FOR NEARLY 70 YEARS, WE HAVE ENSURED THAT VETERANS HAVE RECEIVED THE BENEFITS EARNED THROUGH THEIR SERVICE TO OUR NATION; MONITORED THEIR CARE IN VA SPINAL CORD INJURY UNITS; AND FUNDED RESEARCH AND EDUCATION IN THE SEARCH FOR A CURE AND IMPROVED CARE FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH PARALYSIS. AS A PARTNER FOR LIFE, PARALYZED VETERANS ALSO DEVELOPS TRAINING AND CAREER SERVICES, WORKS TO ENSURE ACCESSIBILITY IN PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND SPACES, PROVIDES HEALTH AND REHABILITATION OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH SPORTS AND RECREATION AND ADVOCATES FOR VETERANS AND ALL PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES. WITH MORE THAN 70 OFFICES AND 34 CHAPTERS, PARALYZED VETERANS SERVES VETERANS, THEIR FAMILIES, AND THEIR CAREGIVERS IN ALL 50 STATES, THE DISTRI
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| Pva Spinal Cord Research Foundation | $800K | 2023 |
| Pva Education & Training Foundation | $350K | 2023 |
| Yale University | $250K | 2023 |
| Southeastern Chapter Pva | $190K | 2023 |
| Great Plains Chapter Pva | $170K | 2023 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list is available with a free account.
Website: www.pva.org
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.