COLONIAL CHAPTER OF THE PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA INC

EIN: 237099908 501(c)(3)

NEWARK, DE

Total Revenue
$391,683
Total Expenses
$445,901
Total Assets
$475,459
Net Assets
$378,277
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1955
Legal Domicile
DE
Principal Officer
JOANN BEDSWORTH
Phone
3028616671
Tax Period
2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30

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.

Mission

WE ARE THE COLONIAL CHAPTER OF THE PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA (COLONIAL PVA). WE WORK TO ENSURE THAT VETERANS WITH SPINAL CORD INJURIES OR DISORDERS RECEIVE THE BENEFITS EARNED THROUGH THEIR SERVICE TO OUR NATION. AS A PARTNER FOR LIFE, COLONIAL PVA ALSO CREATES OPPORTUNITIES FOR 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.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $389,519
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $2,164
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $391,683

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $46,165
Salaries & Benefits $208,910
Fundraising Expenses $40,200
Program Expenses $340,801
Other Expenses $190,826
TOTAL EXPENSES $445,901

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $391,683 $334,112 +0.2%
Expenses $445,901 $380,680 +0.2%
Net Income $-54,218 $-46,568 +0.2%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
9
Independent Members
9
Employees
5
Volunteers
19

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
6
$90,829
Total Directors
11
$90,829
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
KATHLEEN FITZPATRICK PRESIDENT 9.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ANN ADAIR VICE PRESIDENT 12.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JERROD HARRIS SECRETARY 17.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTOPHER BRYANT TREASURER 14.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN PEPE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT REUTER BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNIFER SMALL BOARD MEMBER 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHARLES C WIDDOES BOARD MEMBER 9.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JO ANN BEDSWORTH EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer Director
$78,829 $0 $78,829
MATTHEW PEELING FORMER PRESIDENT 15.00
Officer Director
$12,000 $0 $12,000
PATRICK BURNS FORMER BOARD MEMBER 8.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

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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