About
Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) is a congressionally chartered veterans service organization founded in 1946 and headquartered in Washington, DC. PVA exclusively serves U.S. military Veterans with spinal cord injuries and disorders (SCI/D) and related diseases such as MS and ALS, working to ensure that every Veteran of every age, every branch, and every conflict regains what they fought for: their freedom and independence.
Mission
PVA works to ensure that Veterans with spinal cord injuries and disorders regain their freedom and independence, supporting them and their families from Day One of their injury or diagnosis.
What they do
- VA benefits assistance: National Service Officers across the country help Veterans secure the benefits they have earned.
- Career support: employment programs for Veterans and people with disabilities.
- Sports and recreation: adaptive sports and recreation initiatives.
- Accessible design: resources for accessible home design.
- Caregiver support: services for the families and caregivers of Veterans.
- Women Veterans programs: dedicated support for women Veterans.
- Research and advocacy: advocating for Veterans' health care and disability rights and supporting spinal cord research.
- Scholarships: educational scholarship opportunities.
History
PVA was established in 1946 by Veterans and is chartered by the United States Congress. In 2026 the organization marks its 80th anniversary of service to Veterans with spinal cord injuries and disorders. PVA operates chapters across the country and deploys National Service Officers nationwide to assist Veterans from the first day of their injury or diagnosis.
Financials
According to ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, for the fiscal year ending June 2025 Paralyzed Veterans of America (EIN 13-1946868) reported total revenue of $83,222,092, total expenses of $82,116,363, and net assets of $123,317,863. CEO William Blake received $240,095 in compensation. The organization is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit whose federal tax exemption ruling dates to October 1955, and donations to it are tax deductible.
Governance
PVA is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, congressionally chartered veterans service organization headquartered at 1875 Eye Street NW, Suite 1100, Washington, DC, with a network of chapters across the United States.