2025-02-12T12:30:19-05:00 2024-09-30 382463166 ALAN C YOUNG & ASSOCIATES PC 7310 WOODWARD AVE STE 740 DETROIT MI 48202 990 2023-10-01 386120911 MICHIGAN PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA MICH 2484769000 46701 COMMERCE CENTER DRIVE PLYMOUTH MI 48170 JACLYN KOCHIS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 2484769000 2025-02-12 false JAY WILDE P00174699 3138737500 2025-02-12 2023 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z JACLYN KOCHIS 46701 COMMERCE CENTER DR PLYMOUTH MI 48170 498069 false X WWW.MICHIGANPVA.ORG X 1961 MI 1) TO AID AND ASSIST IN EVERY DAY WAY, VETERANS OF THE ARMED FORCES WHO HAVE SUFFERED INJURIES OR DISEASES OF THE SPINAL CORD. 2) TO PUBLICIZE THE NEEDS OF SUCH VETERANS THROUGH EVERY MEANS AND CHANNELS AVAILABLE IN ORDER TO FULFILL SUCH NEEDS. 3) TO ADVOCATE AND FOSTER CONTINUING MEDICAL RESEARCH IN THE SEVERAL FIELDS CONNECTED WITH INJURIES AND DISEASES OF THE SPINAL CORD, INCLUDING RESEARCH IN NEUROSURGERY, GENITOUTINARY, OTHOPEDICS AND PROSTHETIC APPLIANCES. 7 7 4 0 258198 215630 0 31882 282439 0 290080 498069 0 0 195222 191732 0 13460 196223 174743 391445 366475 -101365 131594 1341826 1470382 22934 19896 1318892 1450486 X TO AID, ASSIST, PUBLICIZE AND ADVOCATE FOR CONTINUED RESEARCH FOR INJURIES AND DISEASES TO HELP IN THE HEALTH OF VETERANS. AS WELL AS ADDRESS VARIOUS NEEDS IN OTHER AREAS THAT CONCERN VETERANS. false false 212106 THE MPVA CURRENTLY REACHES OUT TO 343 MEMBERS, ALL HONORABLY DISCHARGED VETERANS WITH SPINAL CORD INJURY AND DYSFUNCTION. MPVA WELCOMES 150 ASSOCIATE MEMBERS WHO JOIN TO SHOW THEIR SOLIDARITY WITH OUR MISSION AND TO PARTICIPATE IN MPVA PROGRAMS WHO PAY A ONETIME 50 FEE TO RECEIVE UNLIMITED LIFE SERVICES. VETERANS WITH SERVICE RELATED INJURIES ARE MEMBERS FOR LIFE AT NO COST TO THEM. THE MPVA'S VETERANS SERVICES PROGRAM HAS WORKED TO SECURE BENEFITS VALUED INTO MILLIONS IN NEW AND CURRENT BENEFITS CLAIMS. THIS PROGRAM IS CONDUCTED THROUGH MPVA'S SERVICE OFFICERS WHO ASSISTED LOCAL VETERANS WITH FREE SERVICES IN FILING OR RE-FILING CLAIMS FOR VA BENEFITS. MPVA REACHES OUT TO MICHIGAN VETERANS FROM OFFICES IN DETROIT, ANN ARBOR AND BATTLE CREEK. THIS CHAPTER ALSO SUPPORTS MANY ADAPTIVE SPORTS PROGRAMS STATE WIDE. ADDITIONALLY, THE CHAPTER'S SPONSORSHIP OF LOCAL GROUPS SUCH AS THE THUMB BASED WHEELIN' TEAM 457, WHICH CONDUCTS SEASONAL HUNTING AND FISHING EVENTS THROUGHOUT MICHIGAN. 53931 THE MPVA'S ADVOCACY PROGRAM WORKS WITH CONGRESS, FEDERAL AND STATE AGENCIES, LOCAL COMMUNITIES, AND IN COALITION WITH OTHER DISABILITY ORGANIZATIONS TO ENSURE THAT OUR MEMBERS AND ALL PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES HAVE EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES TO PARTICIPATE IN ALL ASPECTS OF AMERICAN SOCIETY. THE MPVA ADDRESSES THE NEEDS OF VETERANS AND OTHERS WHO EXPERIENCE SPINAL CORD DYSFUNCTION OR OTHER DISABILITIES THROUGH INTERACTIONS WITH GOVERNMENT AT EVERY LEVEL. CONMBINING EXPERTISE AND EXPERIENCE, THE STAFF AT THE MPVA SEEKS TO ENSURE THAT THE NEEDS OF OUR MEMBERS ARE CONSIDERED AS PUBLIC OFFICIALS DEBATE ISSUES AND DEVELOP POLICIES. WE WORK TO GUARANTEE THAT BENEFITS AND RIGHTS OF ALL VETERANS AND CITIZENS WITH DISABILITIES ARE PROTECTED. IN FISCAL YEAR 2024 THE MPVA HAD MANY ACCOMPISHMENTS , SOME OF THEM INCLUDE: - CONTINUED TO SERVE ON THE SENIOR ALLIANCE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WHERE MEMBERS REVIEW EXISTING POLICIES/PROCEDURES TO SEE IF THEY CAN BE IMPROVED UPON THE LIVES OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND ENSURE THAT THEY CAN LIVE AS INDEPENDENTLY AS POSSIBLE THROUGHOUT SOUTHERN AND WESTERN WAYNE COUNTY. - CONTINUED TO SERVE ON THE DELTA AIRLINES CUSTOMER ADVISORY BOARD ON DISABILITIES. - APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR TO REPRESENT THE MICHIGAN BARRIER FREE DESIGN BOARD. - INFORMED AND EDUCATED THE PUBLIC WITH REGARD TO DISABILITY RIGHTS LAWS, THE AMERICAN WITH DISABILITIES ACT, AND STATE AND LOCAL BUILDING CODES. - WORDED TO PRESERVE MICHIGAN'S MODEL NO-FAULT INSURANCE SYSTEMS AND TO MAKE SURE THAT THE MICHIGAN AUTO INSURANCE INDUSTRY KEEPS THE ORIGINAL NO FAULT PROMISE IT MADE TO MICHIGAN CITIZENS. 59894 THE MPVA PUBLISHES A NEWSLETTER, THE "ROLLIN' TIMES", AND IT IS SENT TO MEMBERS AND FRIENDS FOUR TIMES A YEAR. THE MPVA PROVIDES SERVICES THAT ARE AVAIABLE ON A DAILY BASIS THAT INCLUDE: MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR IN WHICH MEMBERS ARE WELCOME TO JOIN FOR FOOD, FELLOWSHIP AND EDUCATION ON VARIOUS TOPICS CONCERNING VETERANS BENEFITS, SCI WELLNESS AND MUCH MORE. 325931 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 0 0 false 4 false false false false false false false false false X 7 7 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true false false true true false X X X MICHIGAN PARALYZED VETS OF AMERICA MICHIGAN PARALYZED VETS OF AMERICA 2484769000 46701 COMMERCE CENTER DR 46701 COMMERCE CENTER DRIVE PLYMOUTH MI 48170 JACLYN KOCHIS EXECUTIVE DI 40.00 X X 80000 0 0 TIMOTHY AGAJEENIAN TREASURER 2.00 X X 0 0 0 MICHAEL HARRIS PRESIDENT 2.00 X X 0 0 0 CLARK SHULER SECRETARY 2.00 X X 0 0 0 BOB VANCE VICE PRESIDE 2.00 X X 0 0 0 80000 false false false 151216 64414 215630 282439 282439 498069 282439 147818 133036 7391 7391 9800 8820 490 490 22755 20479 1138 1138 11359 10223 568 568 8642 7346 648 648 32580 28727 3853 42813 38531 2141 2141 17000 13260 3740 9575 9575 363 363 5239 5239 AWARDS & GRANTS 45237 45237 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 6666 5999 667 TELEPHONE 3702 3332 370 DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS 2040 816 510 714 886 550 336 366475 325931 27084 13460 20183 20920 8124 5299 2292 30813 30813 363 1302347 1436356 13634 2690 1341826 1470382 4859 4601 12555 18075 2740 22934 19896 X 960631 1064550 358261 385936 1318892 1450486 1341826 1470382 131594 X false true X true X 268312 218890 300856 258198 215630 1261886 268312 218890 300856 258198 215630 1261886 1261886 26838 33107 59945 1321831 282439 0.95470 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 30813 30813 2740 2740 FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A THE MPVA CURRENTLY REACHES OUT TO 343 MEMBERS, ALL HONORABLY DISCHARGED VETERANS WITH SPINAL CORD INJURY AND DYSFUNCTION. MPVA WELCOMES 150 ASSOCIATE MEMBERS WHO JOIN TO SHOW THEIR SOLIDARITY WITH OUR MISSION AND TO PARTICIPATE IN MPVA PROGRAMS WHO PAY A ONETIME 50 FEE TO RECEIVE UNLIMITED LIFE SERVICES. VETERANS WITH SERVICE RELATED INJURIES ARE MEMBERS FOR LIFE AT NO COST TO THEM. THE MPVA'S VETERANS SERVICES PROGRAM HAS WORKED TO SECURE BENEFITS VALUED INTO MILLIONS IN NEW AND CURRENT BENEFITS CLAIMS. THIS PROGRAM IS CONDUCTED THROUGH MPVA'S SERVICE OFFICERS WHO ASSISTED LOCAL VETERANS WITH FREE SERVICES IN FILING OR RE-FILING CLAIMS FOR VA BENEFITS. MPVA REACHES OUT TO MICHIGAN VETERANS FROM OFFICES IN DETROIT, ANN ARBOR AND BATTLE CREEK. THIS CHAPTER ALSO SUPPORTS MANY ADAPTIVE SPORTS PROGRAMS STATE WIDE. ADDITIONALLY, THE CHAPTER'S SPONSORSHIP OF LOCAL GROUPS SUCH AS THE THUMB BASED WHEELIN' TEAM 457, WHICH CONDUCTS SEASONAL HUNTING AND FISHING EVENTS THROUGHOUT MICHIGAN. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4B THE MPVA'S ADVOCACY PROGRAM WORKS WITH CONGRESS, FEDERAL AND STATE AGENCIES, LOCAL COMMUNITIES, AND IN COALITION WITH OTHER DISABILITY ORGANIZATIONS TO ENSURE THAT OUR MEMBERS AND ALL PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES HAVE EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES TO PARTICIPATE IN ALL ASPECTS OF AMERICAN SOCIETY. THE MPVA ADDRESSES THE NEEDS OF VETERANS AND OTHERS WHO EXPERIENCE SPINAL CORD DYSFUNCTION OR OTHER DISABILITIES THROUGH INTERACTIONS WITH GOVERNMENT AT EVERY LEVEL. CONMBINING EXPERTISE AND EXPERIENCE, THE STAFF AT THE MPVA SEEKS TO ENSURE THAT THE NEEDS OF OUR MEMBERS ARE CONSIDERED AS PUBLIC OFFICIALS DEBATE ISSUES AND DEVELOP POLICIES. WE WORK TO GUARANTEE THAT BENEFITS AND RIGHTS OF ALL VETERANS AND CITIZENS WITH DISABILITIES ARE PROTECTED. IN FISCAL YEAR 2024 THE MPVA HAD MANY ACCOMPISHMENTS , SOME OF THEM INCLUDE: - CONTINUED TO SERVE ON THE SENIOR ALLIANCE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WHERE MEMBERS REVIEW EXISTING POLICIES/PROCEDURES TO SEE IF THEY CAN BE IMPROVED UPON THE LIVES OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND ENSURE THAT THEY CAN LIVE AS INDEPENDENTLY AS POSSIBLE THROUGHOUT SOUTHERN AND WESTERN WAYNE COUNTY. - CONTINUED TO SERVE ON THE DELTA AIRLINES CUSTOMER ADVISORY BOARD ON DISABILITIES. - APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR TO REPRESENT THE MICHIGAN BARRIER FREE DESIGN BOARD. - INFORMED AND EDUCATED THE PUBLIC WITH REGARD TO DISABILITY RIGHTS LAWS, THE AMERICAN WITH DISABILITIES ACT, AND STATE AND LOCAL BUILDING CODES. - WORDED TO PRESERVE MICHIGAN'S MODEL NO-FAULT INSURANCE SYSTEMS AND TO MAKE SURE THAT THE MICHIGAN AUTO INSURANCE INDUSTRY KEEPS THE ORIGINAL NO FAULT PROMISE IT MADE TO MICHIGAN CITIZENS. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WILL REVIEW THE FORM 990 FOR COMPLETENESS AND ACCURACY AND THEN FILE FORM 990 WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WILL REVIEW FORM 990 AS FILED AT A MEETING WITH THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE MEETING IS GENERALLY HELD AFTER THE FILING DATE OF THE FORM 990. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C ALL ACTUAL AND POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST OR COMMITMENT MUST BE DISCLOSED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND EVALUATED; AND IF FOUND TO BE SIGNIFICANT, ELIMINATED OR MANAGED AS DETERMINED BY VOTE OF THE BAORD OF DIRECTORS. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS DETERMINE AND APPROVE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S COMPENSATION THROUGH THE ORGANIZATION'S BUDGET APPROVAL PROCESS. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR EVALUATES JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND CONSULTS THE BOARD PRESIDENT IN DETERMINING KEY EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION. KEY EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION IS APPROVED THROUGH THE ORGANIZATIONS BUDGET APPROVAL PROCESS. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.