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Paralyzed Veterans of America Wisconsin Chapter

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four stars

95.21

750 N Lincoln Memorial Dr. Ste 306 Milwaukee, WI 53202
tel: (414) 328-8910   Web Site
EIN: 39-1393216

Board Leadership
Dale Nelson
President

CEO
Kevin Klandrud
Executive Director

 
 
  Score
(out of 100) 		Rating
Overall Score & Rating 95.21 four stars
  Financial 93.23 four stars
  Accountability & Transparency 100.00 four stars
This rating was published 08/05/2019 and includes data from FY2018, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?

Wisconsin Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA-WI) is a chapter of the National Paralyzed Veterans of America, a congressionally chartered veterans service organization. PVA-WI works to improve the quality of life of United States military veterans and others who have spinal cord dysfunction through the use of education, communication, advocacy, legislation, research, and sports and recreation.

Wisconsin Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA-WI) is a chapter of the National Paralyzed Veterans of America, a congressionally chartered veterans service organization. PVA-WI works to improve the quality of life of United States military veterans and others who have spinal cord dysfunction through the use of education, communication, advocacy, legislation, research, and sports and recreation.

Impact Information

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Reported Results
Total in 2018
Number of health education trainings conducted
177
Number of clients served
806
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Financial

four stars

93.23

Accountability & Transparency

four stars

100.00

This rating was published 08/05/2019 and includes data from FY2018, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?
Overall Rating Chart
  Program Expenses
(Percent of the charity's total expenses spent on the programs
and services it delivers)		 85.3%
  Administrative Expenses 7.4%
  Fundraising Expenses 7.2%
  Fundraising Efficiency $0.07
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 2.42
  Program Expenses Growth 2.2%
  Liabilities to Assets 1.4%
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Paralyzed Veterans of America Wisconsin Chapter on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Paralyzed Veterans of America Wisconsin Chapter on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
Information Provided on the Form 990  
  Independent Voting Board Members
  No Material diversion of assets
  Audited financials prepared by independent accountant
  Does Not Provide Loan(s) to or Receive Loan(s) From related parties
  Documents Board Meeting Minutes
  Provided copy of Form 990 to organization's governing body in advance of filing
  Conflict of Interest Policy
  Whistleblower Policy
  Records Retention and Destruction Policy
  CEO listed with salary
  Process for determining CEO compensation
  Board Listed / Board Members Not Compensated
Is the following information easily accessible on the charity's website?  
  Donor Privacy Policy
  Board Members Listed
  Audited Financials
  Form 990
  Key staff listed

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Paralyzed Veterans of America Wisconsin Chapter (WI) 95.21 four stars
Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation (SC) 91.30 four stars
Pat Tillman Foundation (IL) 92.18 four stars

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REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $101,184
   Federated Campaigns $0
   Membership Dues $0
   Fundraising Events $0
   Related Organizations $190,318
   Government Grants $0
Total Contributions $291,502
   Program Service Revenue $19,959
Total Primary Revenue $311,461
   Other Revenue $-56,050
TOTAL REVENUE $255,411
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $245,525
   Administrative Expenses $28,755
   Fundraising Expenses $21,488
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $295,768
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $-40,357
   
Net Assets $808,767

Program names and associated costs are listed for the top programs as reported on the charity's most recently filed Form 990. The top programs displayed will include the largest three programs, or those programs covering at least 60% of the charity's total expenses, whichever comes first.

Due to an error on this organization's Form 990, we are unable to display program information.

Ratings History
Paralyzed Veterans of America Wisconsin Chapter has received 4 consecutive 4-star ratings from Charity Navigator.

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
2018-09 08/05/2019 95.21 four stars
2018-09 07/01/2019 94.43 four stars
2017-09 11/01/2018 95.84 four stars
2017-09 08/01/2018 94.97 four stars
2017-09 07/01/2018 92.97 four stars
2016-09 07/01/2017 97.74 four stars
2015-09 08/01/2016 92.06 four stars
2015-09 07/01/2016 90.88 four stars
2014-09 06/01/2016 82.91 three stars
 
CN 2.0
2014-09 11/01/2015 79.25 two stars
2014-09 07/01/2015 79.16 two stars
2013-09 08/01/2014 76.53 two stars
2012-09 08/01/2013 79.06 two stars
2011-09 06/01/2012 29.11 zero star
2010-09 11/01/2011 28.38 zero star
 
CN 1.0
2009-09 02/01/2011 37.50 zero star
2008-09 06/01/2009 33.57 zero star
2007-09 08/01/2008 68.55 one star
2006-09 03/01/2007 49.18 zero star

The data displayed on this tab is provided by the IRS in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).

EIN 39-1393216
Name in IRS Master File PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA
NTEE Code [Not Provided by IRS]
NTEE Classification [Not Provided by IRS]
NTEE Type [Not Provided by IRS]
Classification Literary Organization
Subsection 501(c)(3)  (View the list of codes)
Activities (907) Veterans activities
(161) Scientific research (diseases)
Foundation Status Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public   170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
Deductibility Contributions are deductible
Affiliation Subordinate - the organization is a subordinate in a group ruling.
Group Name PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA
Ruling Date October, 1955
Filing Requirement 990 (all other) or 990EZ return
Fiscal Year End September
IRS Forms 990
(provided courtesy of Foundation Center)		 (Log In or Register Now to View Forms 990!)
  • September, 2018
  • September, 2017
  • September, 2016
  • September, 2015
  • September, 2014
Compensation % of Expenses Paid to Title
Not compensated -- Scott Griffith Chief Operating Officer

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Paralyzed Veterans of America Wisconsin Chapter (WI) 95.21 four stars
Pat Tillman Foundation (IL) 92.18 four stars
Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation (SC) 91.30 four stars

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Charity Contact Info

Paralyzed Veterans of America Wisconsin Chapter
750 N Lincoln Memorial Dr. Ste 306
Milwaukee, WI 53202
tel: (414) 328-8910
fax: (414) 328-8948
EIN: 39-1393216

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Board Leadership

Dale Nelson
President

CEO

Kevin Klandrud
Executive Director

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