Mid-South chapter of paralyzed veterans of America
PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA WORKS TO MAXIMIZE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ITS MEMBERS AND ALL PEOPLE WITH SPINAL CORD INJURY/DISEASE (SCI/D) AS A LEADING ADVOCATE FOR HEALTH CARE, SCI/D RESEARCH AND EDUCATION, VETERANS' BENEFITS AND RIGHTs, ACCESSIBILITY AND THE REMOVAL OF ARCHITECTURAL BARRIERS, SPORTS PROGRAMS, AND DISABILITY RIGHTS.
Mid-South chapter of paralyzed veterans of America at a glance
In short: Mid-South chapter of paralyzed veterans of America gave $20K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $20,000
- -45.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,000
- -45.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $4,017,101
- +0.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Mid-South chapter of paralyzed veterans of America funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Paralyzed Veterans of America Research Foundation ($10K). Together the top 2 received $20K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 9 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Mid-South chapter of paralyzed veterans of America gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−11%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2025) to $37K (2024). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Paralyzed Veterans of America Research Foundation Washington, DC | general operational support | $10,000 |
| PVA Education Foundation Washington, DC | general operational support | $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 | $4,017,101 | $354,681 | $346,091 | $20,000 | 2 | $190,075 |
| 2024 | $3,990,153 | $455,282 | $272,372 | $36,500 | 2 | $234,778 |
| 2023 | $3,788,831 | $335,407 | $256,982 | $25,130 | 3 | $171,876 |
| 2022 | $3,725,600 | $423,133 | $228,812 | $22,500 | 1 | $238,418 |
| 2021 | $3,615,884 | $402,606 | $205,047 | $25,000 | 1 | $255,067 |
| 2020 | $3,416,728 | $391,611 | $210,054 | $22,500 | 1 | $255,419 |
About Mid-South chapter of paralyzed veterans of America
Based on IRS filings
Mid-South chapter of paralyzed veterans of America is a nonprofit organization focused on People with disabilities, based in Memphis, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $4.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $20K. Net investment income was $190K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Mid-South chapter of paralyzed veterans of America is led by Sharon Mount, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 7 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sharon Mount
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$58K (2020) → $79K (2025)
Carl Flemons
President
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Terrence Green
Vice President
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cheri Fontenot
Board Member
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jackie Franklin
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tony Houk
Board Member
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
WD Foster
Secretary
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Cindy McIntosh (2020–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Tommie Dean (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Truman Suttle (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: William Bass (2020–2023) — President
- Former: Jack Franklin (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Terry Loggins (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Leo Lawson (2020) — Board Member
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 $79K, to Sharon Mount (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Mid-South chapter of paralyzed veterans of America
How much does Mid-South chapter of paralyzed veterans of America give each year?
Mid-South chapter of paralyzed veterans of America gave $20K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2024 it gave $37K across 2 grants.
How large is Mid-South chapter of paralyzed veterans of America?
Mid-South chapter of paralyzed veterans of America reported $4.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $355K.
What is Mid-South chapter of paralyzed veterans of America?
Mid-South chapter of paralyzed veterans of America is a nonprofit organization focused on People with disabilities, based in Memphis, TN. It holds $4.0M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Mid-South chapter of paralyzed veterans of America operate?
Mid-South chapter of paralyzed veterans of America has awarded grants in District of Columbia.
What is Mid-South chapter of paralyzed veterans of America's EIN?
Mid-South chapter of paralyzed veterans of America's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 62-6042046. 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
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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