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Nonprofit · EIN 38-6120911

PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA

Also known as MICHIGAN CHAPTER

Tax-exempt · BRIGHTON, MI 48114

Financials

$290K$391K2022$498K$366K2023$405K$379K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
September 30, 2025990$405,036$379,064$25,972$1,493,926$17,468$1,476,458
September 30, 2024990$498,069$366,475$131,594$1,470,382$19,896$1,450,486
September 30, 2023990$290,080$391,445-$101,365$1,341,826$22,927$1,318,899
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$239,457
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$165,579
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$155,774
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$204,724
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$43,793
Travel
$16,169
Program services (functional)
$333,621
Management and general (functional)
$30,225
Fundraising (functional)
$15,218

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,470,382
Total assets, end of year
$1,493,926
Total liabilities, end of year
$17,468
Net assets, end of year
$1,476,458
Publicly traded securities
$1,455,063
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,072,129
Net assets with donor restrictions
$404,329
Gross receipts
$405,036
Employees
4
Year formed
1961
State of legal domicile
MI

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JACLYN KOCHISEXEC. DIR. -
Officer
40$81,292
BRIAN VAN SINGELEXEC. DIR. -
Officer
40$0
MICHAEL HARRISPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0
BOB VANCEVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
CLARK SHULERSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
TIMOTHY AGAJEENIANTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
RAY BROWNBOARD DIRECT
Trustee or director
2$0
DAVID PECKBOARD DIRECT
Trustee or director
2$0
SCOTT SEVERNBOARD DIRECT
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JACLYN KOCHISEXECUTIVE DI
Trustee or director, Officer
40$80,000
TIMOTHY AGAJEENIANTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
MICHAEL HARRISPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
CLARK SHULERSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
BOB VANCEVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JACLYN KOCHISEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
40$80,000
TIMOTHY AGAJEENIANTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
RAY BROWNDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
MICHAEL HARRISPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
DAVID PECKDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
SCOT SEVERNDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
CLARK SHULERSECRETARY
Trustee or director
2$0
BOB VANCEVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2148 PLESS DR, BRIGHTON, MI 48114-9463
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
BRIAN VAN SINGEL, 46701 COMMERCE DRIVE, PLYMOUTH, MI 48170
Signed the 990
BRIAN VAN SINGEL, EXEC. DIR. -BEG 8/25
Phone
(248) 476-9000
Return prepared by
ALAN C YOUNG & ASSOCIATES PC

Mission

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.

990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE MPVA CURRENTLY REACHES OUT TO 341 MEMBERS, ALL HONORABLY DISCHARGED VETERANS WITH SPINAL CORD INJURY AND DYSFUNCTION. MPVA WELCOMES 147 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 WORKS TO ENSURE MEMBERS RECEIVE BENEFITS AND SERVICES THEY HAVE EARNED THROUGH MILITARY SERVICE. THIS PROGRAM IS CONDUCTED THROUGH PVA'S SERVICE OFFICERS WHO PROVIDE NO- COST ASSISTANCE TO MPVA MEMBERS, AS WELL AS LOCAL VETERANS, DEPENDENTS, AND SURVIVORS NAVIGATING THE VA BENEFITS AND CLAIM PROCESS. MPVA REACHES OUT TO MICHIGAN VETERANS FROM OFFICES IN DETROIT, ANN ARBOR AND BATTLE CREEK. THIS CHAPTER ALSO CONDUCTS AND SUPPORTS MANY ADAPTIVE SPORTS PROGRAMS STATEWIDE. ADDITIONALLY, THE MPVA ALSO CO-SPONSORED MULTIPLE RECREATIONAL EVENTS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH WHEELIN' TEAM 457, A MICHIGAN-BASED ADAPTIVE RECREATION ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES INDOOR EVENTS AND OUTDOOR ADVENTURES SUCH AS HUNTING, FISHING, SPORTING EVENTS, AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR VETERANS AND INDIVIDULAS WITH DISABILITIES.
    Expenses $210,559
  • THE MPVA'S ADVOCACY PROGRAM ADVANCES THE INTERESTS OF PARALYZED VETERANS AND INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES BY ACTIVELY ENGAGING POLICYMAKERS, GOVENRMENT AGENCIES, AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS AT THE LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL LEVELS. THROUGH COLLABORATION WITH DISABILITY ORGANIZATIONS AND ELECTED OFFICIALS, MPVA WORKS TO PROMOTE INCLUSIVE POLICIES AND EQUITABLE ACCESS TO PROGRAMS, SERVICES, AND OPPORTUNITIES TO PARTCIPATE IN ALL ASPECTS OF AMERICAN SOCIETY. ADVOCACY EFFORTS ARE GROUNDED IN BOTH PROFESSIONAL EXPERTISE AND THE LIVED EXPERIENCES OF MPVA MEMBERS. BY MAINTAINING A CONSISTENT PRESENCE IN LEGISLATIVE AND POLICY DISCUSSIONS, MPVA HELPS ENSURE THAT DECISION-MAKERS UNDERSTAND THE REAL-WORLD IMPACT OF PROPOSED LAWS AND REGULATIONS. THE ORGANIZATION REMAINS COMMITTED TO SAFEGUARDING THE RIGHTS, BENEFITS, AND PROTECTIONS THAT SUPPORT INDEPENDENCE, ACCESSIBILITY, AND QUALITY OF LIFE FOR VETERANS AND CITIZENS WITH DISABILITIES. IN FY 2025 THE MPVA ACHIEVED NUMEROUS ADVOCACY ACCOMPLISHMENTS,INCLUDING: - PVA ADVOCACY WEEK: MPVA STAFF TRAVELED TO CAPITOL HILL IN JUNE TO PARTICIPATE IN PVA'S ADVOCACY AND LEGISLATIVE SEMINAR, MEETING WITH MICHIGAN LAWMAKERS TO HIGHLIGHT ISSUES IMPACTING OUR MEMBERS AND TO ADVANCE LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVES IMPORTANT TO VETERANS WITH DISABILTIES. - PVA AWARENESS MONTH: MPVA PLANNED AND HOSTED ACTIVITIES THROUGHOUT APRIL TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE ORGANZATION'S MISSION AND TO RAISE AWARENESS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. THE MONTH CULMINATED WITH AN MPVA-HOSTED AWARENESS EVENT, FEATURING VA REPRESENTATIVES, PVA SERVICE OFFICER TEAM, COMMUNITY PARTNERS, LOCAL ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT VENDORS, AND INFORMATIONAL ACTIVITIES. MPVA MEMBERS ATTENDED AND ACTIVELY PARTICIPATED IN EFFORTS TO. - INFORMED AND EDUCATED THE PUBLIC WITH REGARD TO DISABILITY RIGHTS LAWS, THE AMERICAN WITH DISABILITIES ACT, AND STATE AND LOCAL BUILDING CODES.
    Expenses $57,528
  • 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.
    Expenses $65,534

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025September 30, 2026February 16, 2027Not due yet
2024September 30, 2025February 17, 2026990 on file
2023September 30, 2024February 18, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
38-6120911
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Exempt since
1955
Accounting year ends
September
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,493,926
Income (IRS master file)
$405,036

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990September 2025$405,036$379,064$1,493,926XML
990September 2024$498,069$366,475$1,470,382XML
990September 2023$290,080$391,445$1,341,826XML
990September 2022$286,663$399,926$1,336,160IRS
990September 2021–––IRS
990September 2020–––IRS
990September 2019–––IRS
990September 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 38-6120911).

Questions about PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA

What is the EIN of PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA?
The employer identification number (EIN) of PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA is 38-6120911.
Is PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1955.
Which annual return does PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
Who is the principal officer of PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names BRIAN VAN SINGEL.
Who are the officers and directors of PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 9 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $81,292 (JACLYN KOCHIS, EXEC. DIR. -).
How much revenue does PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA have?
On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $405,036, expenses of $379,064 and total assets of $1,493,926 at year end.

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