NEWARK, DE
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Sign In — Free (10 views/day)COLONIAL CHAPTER OF THE PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA INC, founded in 1955, is a small nonprofit that reported $392K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 17% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $446K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 14% operating deficit.
THE PVA IS DEDICATED TO IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR VETERANS WITH PARALYSIS DUE TO SPINAL CORD INJURY OR DISEASE AND TO THE PROTECTION OF THEIR CIVIL RIGHTS. OUR GOAL IS TO ENSURE THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF OUR MEMBERS AND ALL PARALYZED VETERANS THROUGH EDUCATION, INFORMATION AND REFERRAL, MEDICAL RESEARCH, AND PHYSICAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL AND RECREATIONAL THERAPY
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS AND ACCESSIBILITY NEEDS: COLONIAL PVA SUPPORTS VETERANS WITH SPINAL CORD INJURIES OR DISORDERS BY CONNECTING THEM TO VITAL BENEFITS, RECREATION AND REHABILITATION OPPORTUNITIES...
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS AND ACCESSIBILITY NEEDS: COLONIAL PVA SUPPORTS VETERANS WITH SPINAL CORD INJURIES OR DISORDERS BY CONNECTING THEM TO VITAL BENEFITS, RECREATION AND REHABILITATION OPPORTUNITIES, AND A WIDE RANGE OF SOCIAL ACTIVITIES. WE WORK CLOSELY WITH VA CAREGIVERS AND FACILITIES TO ADVOCATE FOR OUR MEMBERS. THE HOSKINS EDUCATION AND REEMPLOYMENT TRAINING (HEART) PROGRAM, LAUNCHED IN 2020, PROVIDES A 24 WEEK PAID FELLOWSHIP FOR MEMBERS, SPOUSES, AND CAREGIVERS, OFFERING HANDS ON EXPERIENCE AND PERSONALIZED CAREER GUIDANCE FROM A VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION COUNSELOR. OUR MS PROGRAM OFFERS WEEKLY OUTREACH AND MONTHLY VIRTUAL MEETINGS FOR MEMBERS WITH MS, SUPPLEMENTED BY INFORMATION FROM THE BALTIMORE VA MEDICAL CENTER'S MS CENTER OF EXCELLENCE. THE WOMEN VETERANS PROGRAM CREATES A SUPPORTIVE SPACE FOR WOMEN TO CONNECT, SHARE EXPERIENCES, AND ADVOCATE FOR EQUITABLE ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE, BENEFITS, AND EMPLOYMENT. THE SPORTS AND RECREATION PROGRAM PROVIDES A WIDE VARIETY OF ADAPTIVE SPORTS AND RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES-INCLUDING PARACYCLING, FISHING, BILLIARDS, BOWLING, RUGBY, SHOOTING SPORTS, AND GRANTS TO ATTEND THE NATIONAL VETERANS WHEELCHAIR GAMES. THESE PROGRAMS EMPOWER PARTICIPANTS, FOSTER COMMUNITY WITH BOTH DISABLED AND ABLE BODIED PEERS, AND PROMOTE INCLUSION BY CHALLENGING STEREOTYPES AND RAISING AWARENESS. THE MENTORING PROGRAM ASSISTS NEWLY INJURED OR DIAGNOSED VETERANS AND ENCOURAGES EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT AND TEACHES SKILLS FOR COPING WITH A NEW DISABILITY.
PUBLIC AFFAIRS: ADVOCACY IN THE COMMUNITY IS A MAJOR, ONGOING CONCERN. WORKING WITH OTHER VETERAN AND DISABILITY GROUPS INCREASES PUBLIC AWARENESS OF THE POTENTIAL OF PARALYZED AND DISABLED PERSONS...
PUBLIC AFFAIRS: ADVOCACY IN THE COMMUNITY IS A MAJOR, ONGOING CONCERN. WORKING WITH OTHER VETERAN AND DISABILITY GROUPS INCREASES PUBLIC AWARENESS OF THE POTENTIAL OF PARALYZED AND DISABLED PERSONS IN THE WORK PLACE AND IN THE COMMUNITY. THIS PROGRAM ALSO INCLUDES THE ACCESSIBILITY NEEDS PROGRAM: LAUNCHED IN 1985, THIS PROGRAM IS VITAL TO THE DISABLED COMMUNITY BECAUSE IT PROVIDES MUCH NEEDED AIDS FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING, SUCH AS WHEELCHAIRS, PROSTHETIC AIDS, RAMPS, WHEELCHAIR HOME AND BATHROOM MODIFICATIONS AND VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS. THESE ITEMS ARE PROVIDED TO INDIVIDUALS WITH LOW INCOME WHO CANNOT AFFORD THE ITEMS THEY DESPERATELY NEED. THE CHAPTER RECEIVES A GRANT FROM THE STATE OF DELAWARE AND SUPPLEMENTS THE PROGRAM WITH GIFTS FROM PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS TO ENSURE THAT ALL PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES, REGARDLESS OF THEIR VETERAN OR NON-VETERAN STATUS, WILL RECEIVE NEEDED ASSISTANCE.
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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)
Sign In — Free (10 views/day)| 2024 | 2023 | Change | |
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| Revenue | $391,683 | $334,112 | +0.2% |
| Expenses | $445,901 | $380,680 | +0.2% |
| Net Income | $-54,218 | $-46,568 | +0.2% |
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Sign In| Name | Title | Hours/Week | Role | Reportable Comp | Other Comp | Total |
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| KATHLEEN FITZPATRICK | PRESIDENT | 9.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| ANN ADAIR | VICE PRESIDENT | 12.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| JERROD HARRIS | SECRETARY | 17.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER BRYANT | TREASURER | 14.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN PEPE | BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT REUTER | BOARD MEMBER | 5.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER SMALL | BOARD MEMBER | 10.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLES C WIDDOES | BOARD MEMBER | 9.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| JO ANN BEDSWORTH | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40.00 |
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$78,829 | $0 | $78,829 |
| MATTHEW PEELING | FORMER PRESIDENT | 15.00 |
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$12,000 | $0 | $12,000 |
| PATRICK BURNS | FORMER BOARD MEMBER | 8.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $391,683 | $445,901 | $475,459 | $-54,218 |
| 2024 | $334,112 | $380,680 | $550,584 | $-46,568 |
| 2023 | $349,780 | $297,083 | $537,959 | $52,697 |
| 2022 | $319,819 | $428,517 | $441,183 | $-108,698 |
| 2021 | $338,906 | $360,897 | $543,689 | $-21,991 |
| 2020 | $381,764 | $261,501 | $561,947 | $120,263 |
| 2019 | $395,381 | $268,905 | $435,591 | $126,476 |
| 2018 | $360,579 | $341,958 | $309,707 | $18,621 |
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