Paralyzed Veterans of America
The mission of the chapter is to strive to improve the quality of life of honorably discharged veterans who have spinal cord injury, dysfunction, or illness including but not limited to multiple sclerosis and als (lou gehrig's disease) through advocacy, medical research, sports and recreation, education, and communication. The chapter has developed a unique expertise on a wide variety of issues involving the special needs of our members - veterans of the armed forces who have experienced spinal cord injury or dysfunction. Public affairs - legislation, advocacy, sports, and public education the chapter will use that expertise to be the leading advocate for: -quality health care for our members -research and education addressing spinal cord injury and dysfunction -benefits available as a result of our members' military service -civil rights and opportunities which maximize the independence of our members to enable the chapter to continue to honor this commitment, we must recruit and trai
Paralyzed Veterans of America at a glance
In short: Paralyzed Veterans of America gave $34K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $34K). Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $34,030
- +161.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $34,030
- +161.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $34,030
- Total assets
- $2,955,886
- +3.0% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Paralyzed Veterans of America funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Athleticteam Grants ($34K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How Paralyzed Veterans of America gives
- Giving fell 33% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2020) to $51K (2022). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $34K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Athleticteam Grants | — | $34,030 |
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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 | $2,955,886 | $393,268 | $341,968 | $34,030 | 1 | $41 |
| 2024 | $2,871,014 | $228,954 | $292,779 | $13,000 | 1 | — |
| 2023 | $2,847,911 | $424,500 | $387,406 | $11,864 | 1 | $54,249 |
| 2022 | $2,814,479 | $190,400 | $468,702 | $51,000 | 2 | $1,228 |
| 2021 | $1,906,536 | $294,360 | $357,245 | — | — | $93,561 |
| 2020 | $1,706,298 | $521,462 | $332,465 | $5,500 | 1 | $60,316 |
| 2019 | $1,569,123 | $258,905 | $329,445 | $40,858 | 2 | $42,271 |
About Paralyzed Veterans of America
Based on IRS filings
Paralyzed Veterans of America is a public charity, based in Willoughby Hills, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $34K. Net investment income was $41.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Paralyzed Veterans of America is led by Milton Young, President since 2025 (on filings since 2019); 1 of 10 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Milton Young
President
Director → Vice President, 2023
Vice President → President, 2025
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Morris
Director
Director → Treasurer, 2021
Treasurer → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Mann
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chadwick Watiker
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Doug Beckley
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tiffaney Davison
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Betsey Kamm
Executive Di
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$37K (2025)
Holly Koester
Secretary
President → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lucas Meyer
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Larry Bostic
Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Carl Harris (2019–2024) — President
- Former: Douglas Beckley (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Scott Law (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Jennifer McCarty (2023–2024) — Frmr Executive Di
- Former: Josh Maley (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Ellen Schwartz (2021–2023) — Former Executive
- Former: Sharon Moster (2019–2022) — Past Executive Di
- Former: Joey Myers (2021) — Director
- Former: Lance Kepler (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Paul Sonye (2019–2020) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 $37K, to Betsey Kamm (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about Paralyzed Veterans of America
How much does Paralyzed Veterans of America give each year?
Paralyzed Veterans of America gave $34K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $13K across 1 grant.
How large is Paralyzed Veterans of America?
Paralyzed Veterans of America reported $3.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $393K.
Where does Paralyzed Veterans of America operate?
Paralyzed Veterans of America has awarded grants in Ohio.
What is Paralyzed Veterans of America's EIN?
Paralyzed Veterans of America's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7193597. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 17, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS January 7, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 16, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 12, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 4, 2026)
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