PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA CALIFORNIA CHAPTER

EIN: 956089203 501(c)(3) Recreation & Sports

LONG BEACH, CA

Total Revenue
$359,496
Total Expenses
$423,959
Total Assets
$1,213,834
Net Assets
$1,191,066
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1946
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
CHARLES WHITEHEAD
Phone
5628265713
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA CALIFORNIA CHAPTER, founded in 1946, is a small nonprofit in the Recreation & Sports sector that reported $359K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 12% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $424K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 18% operating deficit.

Mission

TO MAXIMIZE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ITS MEMBERS AND ALL PEOPLE WITH SPINAL CORD INJURIES AND DISEASES AS A LEADING ADVOCATE FOR HEALTHCARE, RESEARCH AND EDUCATION, VETERANS' BENEFITS AND RIGHTS, ACCESSIBILITY AND THE REMOVAL OF ARCHITECHTURAL BARRIERS, SPORTS PROGRAMS, AND DISABILITY RIGHTS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $59,114

IN ADDITION TO ASSISTING MEMBERS WITH GETTING PROPER DISABILITY RATINGS AND CORRESPONDING BENEFITS, THE MEMBERSHIP AND SERVICE PROGRAMS ENSURE MEMBERS ARE BEING CHECKED IN ON, GETTING THE MEDS THEY...

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IN ADDITION TO ASSISTING MEMBERS WITH GETTING PROPER DISABILITY RATINGS AND CORRESPONDING BENEFITS, THE MEMBERSHIP AND SERVICE PROGRAMS ENSURE MEMBERS ARE BEING CHECKED IN ON, GETTING THE MEDS THEY NEEED, AND COORDINATE OTHER INTERACTIONS WITH THE HOSPITAL. THE PROGRAMS ALSO PROVIDE FINANCIAL HARDSHIP GRANTS TO MEMBERS IN NEED.

Program 2
Expenses: $118,717

THE LIAISON PROGRAM PROVIDES MANY ADDITIONAL IN-PATIENT AND OUT-PATIENT SERVICES TO VETERANS UTILIZING THE SPINAL CORD INJURY WARD AT THE VA HOSPITAL. THEY ARE FIRST TO OFFER THEIR SERVICES TO STAFF...

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THE LIAISON PROGRAM PROVIDES MANY ADDITIONAL IN-PATIENT AND OUT-PATIENT SERVICES TO VETERANS UTILIZING THE SPINAL CORD INJURY WARD AT THE VA HOSPITAL. THEY ARE FIRST TO OFFER THEIR SERVICES TO STAFF REQUESTS THAT WILL MAKE HOSPITAL STAYS FOR PATIENTS ABOVE AND BEYOND NORMAL PATIENT EXPERIENCES.

Program 3
Expenses: $41,384

THE COMMUNICATION PROGRAM PROVIDES MEMBERS WITH WRITTEN FORMS OF COMMUNICATION, INCLUDING A WEBSIT AND SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS. THE PROGRAM ALSO PRODUCES A BI-MONTHLY NEWSLETTER TO MEMBERS.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $315,759
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $43,737
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $359,496

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $168,531
Fundraising Expenses $24,404
Program Expenses $296,817
Other Expenses $255,428
TOTAL EXPENSES $423,959

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $359,496 $320,743 +0.1%
Expenses $423,959 $288,278 +0.5%
Net Income $-64,463 $32,465 -3.0%
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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
9
Independent Members
9
Employees
3
Volunteers
N/A

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
$0
Total Directors
9
$104,615
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
TERESA GASPAR TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LAMONT JACOBS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHARLES WHITEHEAD PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARTHA VARELA EXECUTIVE DI 40.00
Director
$104,615 $0 $104,615
ROBERT SOTO DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BERNADETTE GONZALEZ DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CAL GARCIA DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SCOBA RHODES SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DANIEL PALACIOS VICE PRESIDE 1.00
Officer 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 $359,496 $423,959 $1,213,834 $-64,463
2024 $320,743 $288,278 $1,206,601 $32,465
2023 $197,948 $322,142 $1,070,331 $-124,194
2022 $278,187 $416,978 $1,119,846 $-138,791
2021 $448,721 $468,678 $1,453,312 $-19,957
2020 $182,318 $393,861 $1,478,015 $-211,543
2019 $253,215 $238,975 $1,661,501 $14,240
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