PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA SPINAL CORD RESEARCH FOUNDATION

EIN: 521064398 501(c)(3)

WASHINGTON, DC

Total Revenue
$361,852
Total Expenses
$998,987
Total Assets
$4,529,044
Net Assets
$3,632,882
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1976
Legal Domicile
DC
Principal Officer
ROBERT THOMAS
Phone
8004248200
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA SPINAL CORD RESEARCH FOUNDATION, founded in 1976, is a small nonprofit that reported $362K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 74% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $999K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 176% operating deficit.

Mission

SEE PART III, LINE 1.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $117,010
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $244,842
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $361,852

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $1,060,171
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $985,129
Other Expenses $-61,184
TOTAL EXPENSES $998,987

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $361,852 $1,391,843 -0.7%
Expenses $998,987 $866,177 +0.2%
Net Income $-637,135 $525,666 -2.2%
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
8
Independent Members
7
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
7

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
5
$886,200
Total Directors
8
$134,212
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ROBERT THOMAS CHAIRMAN 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $7,597 $134,212
PETER AXELSON BOARD MEMBER 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RORY A COOPER BOARD MEMBER 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KENNETH C CURLEY BOARD MEMBER 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHERYL LEWIS BOARD MEMBER 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
EDUARDO TINOCO BOARD MEMBER 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MATTHEW MICKUNAS BOARD MEMBER 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
COL DANIEL DUDEK BOARD MEMBER 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHERYL TOPPING TREASURER 4.00
Officer
$0 $46,288 $288,807
SHAUN CASTLE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 4.00
Officer
$0 $43,640 $260,798
LINDSAY PERLMAN SECRETARY (FROM 7/24) 4.00
Officer
$0 $18,237 $116,835
CHERYL VINES SECRETARY (UNTIL 6/24) 4.00
Officer
$0 $3,873 $85,548
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 $361,852 $998,987 $4,529,044 $-637,135
2024 $1,391,843 $866,177 $4,837,986 $525,666
2023 $946,573 $913,274 $4,291,365 $33,299
2022 $1,675,598 $1,170,942 $4,077,397 $504,656
2021 $520,359 $706,423 $3,814,942 $-186,064
2020 $197,406 $817,133 $3,558,936 $-619,727
2019 $815,712 $671,682 $4,196,367 $144,030
2018 $4,162,430 $976,781 $4,047,820 $3,185,649
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