Nonprofit · EIN 51-0217506
PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA
Also known as GATEWAY CHAPTER
Tax-exempt · SAINT LOUIS, MO 63132
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | 990 | $605,983 | $535,966 | $70,017 | $1,469,694 | $21,730 | $1,447,964 |
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $432,077 | $463,856 | -$31,779 | $1,305,656 | $15,671 | $1,289,985 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $399,413 | $619,319 | -$219,906 | $1,293,852 | $16,106 | $1,277,746 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2026
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $390,910
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $89,689
- Net rental income
- $79,112
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $53,772
- Net income from fundraising events
- $18,576
- Other revenue
- $125,384
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $203,742
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $9,922
- Depreciation
- $23,972
- Program services (functional)
- $471,786
- Management and general (functional)
- $62,143
- Fundraising (functional)
- $2,037
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,305,656
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,469,694
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $21,730
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,447,964
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $512,101
- Gross receipts
- $695,719
- Employees
- 4
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 1976
- State of legal domicile
- MO
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 June 30, 2026, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROSE GANZ | PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 30 | $0 |
| CYNTHEA ROCKWELL | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| DERWIN HOLLIS | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DON FELDOTT | TREASURER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| RUSSELL O'BANNON | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| HARRY BROWN | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| WENDIE COLVIN | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LARRY PORTER | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BRIAN RICHARD | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| RUTH KURT | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MATT SCHNEIDER | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2025: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRIS BLANCHARD | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $101,760 |
| ROSE GANZ | PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 30 | $0 |
| CYNTHEA ROCKWELL | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| DERWIN HOLLIS | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DON FELDOTT | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| RUSSELL O'BANNON | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| HARRY BROWN | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| WENDIE COLVIN | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LARRY PORTER | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BRIAN RICHARD | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| RUTH KURT | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KEN JOHANNING | TREASURER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MATT SCHNEIDER | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROSE GANZ | PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 30 | $0 |
| DOUG BARNES | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| CHAD BUDER | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DON FELDOTT | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BONNIE HILBURN | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| HARRY BROWN | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| BRAM LUCIEER | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DERWIN HOLLIS | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BOB HUSKEY | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| RUTH KURT | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KEN JOHANNING | TREASURER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MATT SCHNEIDER | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1311 LINDBERGH PLAZA CTR, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63132-1630
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- ROSE GANZ, 1311 LINDBERGH PLAZA CENTER, ST LOUIS, MO 63132
- Signed the 990
- ROSE GANZ, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (314) 427-0393
- Website
- WWW.GATEWAYPVA.ORG
- Return prepared by
- GRABEL SCHNIEDERS HOLLMAN & CO CPA
Mission
THE GATEWAY CHAPTER PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA WILL USE OUR UNIQUE EXPERTISE TO ENSURE QUALITY HEALTHCARE AND PROVIDE PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE ACTIVE LIFESTYLES, EXPAND OPPORTUNITIES, AND ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR VETERANS AND ALL PEOPLE WITH SPINAL CORD INJURY OR DISEASE.
Program accomplishments
- OUR PROGRAMS ARE:MEMBERSHIP: GATEWAY PVA HAS A GROWING MEMBERSHIP, CURRENTLY AROUND 630 MEMBERS.PATIENT SERVICES: WE PROVIDE MONTHLY LUNCHEONS AND HOLIDAY DINNERS FOR INPATIENTS AND OUTPATIENTS AT THE VA SPINAL CORD UNIT. WE PROVIDE SNACKS AND REFRESHMENTS FOR INPATIENTS 5 DAYS PER WEEK, AS WELL AS FURNISH LONG DISTANCE CALLING CARDS FOR THEM TO KEEP IN CONTACT WITH THEIR FAMILIES. ONE OF OUR MOST IMPORTANT MISSIONS IS ENSURING OUR MEMBERS RECEIVE THE HEALTHCARE THEY DESERVE FROM THE ST. LOUIS AREA VA FACILITIES.TRANSPORTATION: THE CHAPTER OPERATES OUR OWN VAN TO TRANSPORT MEMBERS TO THERAPY PROGRAMS, DOCTOR'S APPOINTMENTS, AND VARIOUS EVENTS. THIS SERVICE HAS RECENTLY BEEN EXPANDED TO 5 DAYS PER WEEK AND WE ARE NOW PICKING UP MEMBERS FROM AREA NURSING HOMES.COMMUNICATION: WE PRODUCE A BI-MONTHLY NEWSLETTER TO KEEP OUR MEMBERSHIP AND OTHERS INFORMED OF BENEFITS, EVENTS, AND ISSUES OF INTEREST.PEER SUPPORT: THE CHAPTERS MEMBERS PROVIDE COUNSELING SUPPORT FOR NEWLY INJURED VETERANS BEGINNING WITHIN DAYS OF THE INITIAL HOSPITILIZATION.ADVOCACY: THE CHAPTER CONTINUES TO BE INVOLVED IN SECURING ACCESS TO THE RECENTLY RENOVATED ALTON NATIONAL VETERANS CEMETERY, WHICH SITS ON A HILLSIDE WITHOUT ACCESS FOR WHEELCHAIRS. WE INITIATED AND MONITORED AN ONLINE SURVEY CONCERNING THE ACCESSIBILITY OF AIR TRAVEL FOR THE DISABLED. AS A RESULT, WE RECEIVED AND ANALYZED OVER 150 SURVEYS AND PRESENTED THESE FINDINGS TO OTHER DISABILITY ORGANIZATIONS, AS WELL AS TO CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEES, IN HOPES OF FULLY INPLEMENTING THE AIR CARRIER ACCESS ACT. THE CHAPTER HAS AGAIN BECOME ACTIVE WITH THE MISSOURI ASSOCIATION OF VETERANS ORGANIZATIONS, WHICH WORKS TO SECURE AND IMPROVE VETERANS' BENEFITS IN THE STATE OF MISSOURI.SPORTS & RECREATION: GATEWAY PVA PROVIDES FUNDING AND ENCOURAGES MEMBER PARTICIPATION THROUGH COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS SEASONAL TRAP SHOOTS AND WHEELCHAIR GAMES.Expenses $471,786
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 51-0217506
- 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
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Group exemption
- 1317: PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,469,694
- Income (IRS master file)
- $695,719
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2026 | $605,983 | $535,966 | $1,469,694 | XML |
| 990 | June 2025 | $432,077 | $463,856 | $1,305,656 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $399,413 | $619,319 | $1,293,852 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $631,901 | $712,889 | $1,468,542 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | 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 51-0217506).
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 51-0217506.
- 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 2026 (the year ending June 30, 2027) is due November 15, 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 June 2026.
- Who is the principal officer of PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2026 names ROSE GANZ.
- Who are the officers and directors of PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2026 lists 11 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2026 it reported revenue of $605,983, expenses of $535,966 and total assets of $1,469,694 at year end.
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