Bayou-Gulf States Chapter (Paralyzed Veterans of America)
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.
Bayou-Gulf States Chapter (Paralyzed Veterans of America) at a glance
- Total assets
- $369,077
- +2.2% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $176,506
- -10.1% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $5,759
- +70.4% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $162,525
- -15.7% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Bayou-Gulf States Chapter (Paralyzed Veterans of America) funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Paralyzed Veterans of America Washington, DC | See Part IV | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $369,077 | $176,506 | $162,525 | — | — | $5,759 |
| 2024 | $361,130 | $196,433 | $192,706 | — | — | $3,379 |
| 2023 | $351,301 | $233,905 | $187,014 | — | — | $2,684 |
| 2022 | $301,059 | $170,410 | $183,609 | — | — | $1,383 |
| 2021 | $312,085 | $158,865 | $175,865 | $10,000 | 1 | $2,569 |
| 2020 | $331,131 | $148,558 | $130,647 | — | — | $2,604 |
About Bayou-Gulf States Chapter (Paralyzed Veterans of America)
Based on IRS filings
Bayou-Gulf States Chapter (Paralyzed Veterans of America) is a public charity, based in Biloxi, MS. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $369K in total assets. Net investment income was $6K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Bayou-Gulf States Chapter (Paralyzed Veterans of America) is led by Jennie Conley, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 9 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jennie Conley
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
37.5 hrs/week
$44K (2020) → $45K (2025)
Julius Lee
Director & President
Director & Vice President → Director, President & Vice President, 2022
Director, President & Vice President → Director & President, 2023
On filings since 2020
12 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Arthur Lee
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cheryl Lewis
Director
Director & President → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Ware
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kurt Ladner
Director & Vice President
Director & Secretary → Director, Secretary & Vice President, 2022
Director, Secretary & Vice President → Director & Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Lafitte
Director, Secretary & Treasurer
Director → Director & Secretary, 2022
Director & Secretary → Director, Secretary & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Wainwright
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cleveland Short
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Patrick Peterson (2020–2024) — Director & Treasurer
- Former: James Scott (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Matthew Cole (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $45K, to Jennie Conley (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Bayou-Gulf States Chapter (Paralyzed Veterans of America)
How large is Bayou-Gulf States Chapter (Paralyzed Veterans of America)?
Bayou-Gulf States Chapter (Paralyzed Veterans of America) reported $369K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $177K.
Where does Bayou-Gulf States Chapter (Paralyzed Veterans of America) operate?
Bayou-Gulf States Chapter (Paralyzed Veterans of America) has awarded grants in District of Columbia.
What is Bayou-Gulf States Chapter (Paralyzed Veterans of America)'s EIN?
Bayou-Gulf States Chapter (Paralyzed Veterans of America)'s EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 72-1030827. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 14, 2022)
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