Bayou-Gulf States Chapter (Paralyzed Veterans of America)

EIN: 721030827 501(c)(3)

Biloxi, MS

Total Revenue
$176,506
Total Expenses
$162,525
Total Assets
$369,077
Net Assets
$356,157
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1979
Legal Domicile
MS
Principal Officer
Julius Lee
Phone
2282061515
Tax Period
2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30

Bayou-Gulf States Chapter (Paralyzed Veterans of America), founded in 1979, is a small nonprofit that reported $177K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 10% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $163K left a modest 8% surplus.

Mission

The organizations purpose is to provide medical/vocational assistance to paraplegics, to support research for the treatment of spinal cord injuries, the development of rehabilitative methods/devices, and to educate the public in these areas and to be an advocate for the civil rights of disabled persons and for veterans benefits.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $47,599 Revenue: $0

SPORTS & RECREATION: This program service involves promoting and sponsoring a range of sporting activities for members and other people with disabilities in order to enhance lifetime health and...

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SPORTS & RECREATION: This program service involves promoting and sponsoring a range of sporting activities for members and other people with disabilities in order to enhance lifetime health and fitness and also to provide these individuals opportunities to engage in various activities whereby they will be assisted in their efforts in living an independent lifestyle.

Program 2
Expenses: $43,326 Revenue: $1,000

MEMBERSHIP & BENEFITS: This program service involves various membership services such as medical and vocational assistance as well as emotional support. In addition, a newsletter is provided to...

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MEMBERSHIP & BENEFITS: This program service involves various membership services such as medical and vocational assistance as well as emotional support. In addition, a newsletter is provided to inform members of activities of the organization related to programs in addition to providing information relative to medical and legislative current events.

Program 3
Expenses: $29,104 Revenue: $0

GOVERNMENT RELATIONS: This program service involves advocating civil rights and opportunities in order to maximize the independence of members and other people with disabilities. Issues addressed...

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GOVERNMENT RELATIONS: This program service involves advocating civil rights and opportunities in order to maximize the independence of members and other people with disabilities. Issues addressed include housing, voting rights, employment, transportation, social security and medicare. In addition, the organization works to prevent erosion of laws including the Americans With Disabilites Act at the federal and local level.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $169,747
Program Service Revenue $1,000
Investment Income $5,759
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $176,506

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $2,000
Salaries & Benefits $62,164
Fundraising Expenses $2,883
Program Expenses $138,701
Other Expenses $98,361
TOTAL EXPENSES $162,525

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $176,506 $196,433 -0.1%
Expenses $162,525 $192,706 -0.2%
Net Income $13,981 $3,727 +2.8%
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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
8
Employees
2
Volunteers
20

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
4
$45,393
Total Directors
8
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Jennie Conley EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 37.50
Officer
$45,393 $0 $45,393
Kurt Ladner DIRECTOR/VICE PRESIDENT 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Cheryl Lewis DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Julius Lee DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT 12.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Arthur Lee DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
David Wainwright DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
William Lafitte DIRECTOR/SEC/TREAS 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Cleveland Short DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Chris Ware DIRECTOR 2.00
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 $176,506 $162,525 $369,077 $13,981
2024 $196,433 $192,706 $361,130 $3,727
2023 $233,905 $187,014 $351,301 $46,891
2022 $170,410 $183,609 $301,059 $-13,199
2021 $158,865 $175,865 $312,085 $-17,000
2020 $148,558 $130,647 $331,131 $17,911
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