Nonprofit · EIN 72-1030827
PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA
Also known as BAYOU GULF STATES CHAPTER
Tax-exempt · GULFPORT, MS 39503
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $176,506 | $162,525 | $13,981 | $369,077 | $12,920 | $356,157 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $196,433 | $192,706 | $3,727 | $361,130 | $18,954 | $342,176 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $233,905 | $187,014 | $46,891 | $351,301 | $12,852 | $338,449 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $169,747
- Program service revenue
- $1,000
- Investment income
- $5,759
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $2,000
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $46,835
- Other salaries and wages
- $14,313
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $62,164
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $8,750
- Occupancy
- $1,227
- Travel
- $35,363
- Depreciation
- $6,191
- Program services (functional)
- $138,701
- Management and general (functional)
- $20,941
- Fundraising (functional)
- $2,883
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $361,130
- Total assets, end of year
- $369,077
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $12,920
- Net assets, end of year
- $356,157
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $9,155
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $356,157
- Gross unrelated business income
- $1,000
- Gross receipts
- $176,506
- Employees
- 2
- Volunteers
- 20
- Year formed
- 1979
- State of legal domicile
- MS
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jennie Conley | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 37.5 | $45,393 |
| Kurt Ladner | DIRECTOR/VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Cheryl Lewis | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Julius Lee | DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 12 | $0 |
| Arthur Lee | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| David Wainwright | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| William Lafitte | DIRECTOR/SEC/TREAS Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Cleveland Short | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Chris Ware | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jennie Conley | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 37.5 | $45,010 |
| Kurt Ladner | DIRECTOR/VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Patrick Peterson | DIRECTOR/TREASURER (thru May 24) Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Cheryl Lewis | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Julius Lee | DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 12 | $0 |
| Arthur Lee | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| David Wainwright | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| William Lafitte | DIRECTOR/SEC/TREAS Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Cleveland Short | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jennie Conley | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 37.5 | $42,449 |
| Kurt Ladner | DIRECTOR/VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Patrick Peterson | DIRECTOR/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Cheryl Lewis | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Julius Lee | DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 12 | $0 |
| Arthur Lee | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| David Wainwright | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Chris Ware | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| William Lafitte | DIRECTOR/SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Cleveland Short | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 400 VETERANS AVE BLDG 1 RM 1B114, GULFPORT, MS 39503-0000
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Julius Lee, 400 Veterans Ave Bldg 1 RM 1B114, Biloxi, MS 39531
- Signed the 990
- JENNIE CONLEY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (228) 206-1515
- Website
- www.bayougulfstatespva.com
- Return prepared by
- Barry L Delery CPA APAC
Mission
The organizations purpose is to provide medical/vocational assistance to paraplegics, to support research for the treatment of spinal cord injuries, the development of rehabilitative methods/devices, and to educate the public in these areas and to be an advocate for the civil rights of disabled persons and for veterans benefits.
Program accomplishments
- SPORTS & RECREATION: This program service involves promoting and sponsoring a range of sporting activities for members and other people with disabilities in order to enhance lifetime health and fitness and also to provide these individuals opportunities to engage in various activities whereby they will be assisted in their efforts in living an independent lifestyle.Expenses $47,599
- MEMBERSHIP & BENEFITS: This program service involves various membership services such as medical and vocational assistance as well as emotional support. In addition, a newsletter is provided to inform members of activities of the organization related to programs in addition to providing information relative to medical and legislative current events.Expenses $43,326 · revenue $1,000
- GOVERNMENT RELATIONS: This program service involves advocating civil rights and opportunities in order to maximize the independence of members and other people with disabilities. Issues addressed include housing, voting rights, employment, transportation, social security and medicare. In addition, the organization works to prevent erosion of laws including the Americans With Disabilites Act at the federal and local level.Expenses $29,104 · grants $2,000
- VETERANS SERVICE: This program service involves specific financial assistance to veterans based on need, support for volunteer programs at various VA medical centers benefiting veterans and providing entertainment and recreational opportunities for veterans.Expenses $18,672
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 72-1030827
- 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
- Group exemption
- 1317: PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $369,077
- Income (IRS master file)
- $176,506
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $176,506 | $162,525 | $369,077 | XML |
| 990-T | September 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2024 | $196,433 | $192,706 | $361,130 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $233,905 | $187,014 | $351,301 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $170,410 | $183,609 | $301,059 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | 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 72-1030827).
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 72-1030827.
- 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 Julius Lee.
- 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 $45,393 (Jennie Conley, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $176,506, expenses of $162,525 and total assets of $369,077 at year end.
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