Nonprofit · EIN 52-1064398
PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA SPINAL CORD RESEARCH FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · WASHINGTON, DC 20006
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $361,852 | $998,987 | -$637,135 | $4,529,044 | $896,162 | $3,632,882 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $1,391,843 | $866,177 | $525,666 | $4,837,986 | $736,116 | $4,101,870 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $946,573 | $913,274 | $33,299 | $4,291,365 | $965,175 | $3,326,190 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $117,010
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $244,842
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $148,854
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,060,171
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Program services (functional)
- $985,129
- Management and general (functional)
- $13,858
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $4,837,986
- Total assets, end of year
- $4,529,044
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $896,162
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,632,882
- Publicly traded securities
- $3,344,872
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $3,632,882
- Gross receipts
- $1,170,672
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 7
- Year formed
- 1976
- State of legal domicile
- DC
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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHERYL TOPPING | TREASURER Officer | 4 | $0 | $242,519 | $46,288 |
| SHAUN CASTLE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 4 | $0 | $217,158 | $43,640 |
| ROBERT THOMAS | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $126,615 | $7,597 |
| LINDSAY PERLMAN | SECRETARY (FROM 7/24) Officer | 4 | $0 | $98,598 | $18,237 |
| CHERYL VINES | SECRETARY (UNTIL 6/24) Officer | 4 | $0 | $81,675 | $3,873 |
| PETER AXELSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RORY A COOPER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KENNETH C CURLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHERYL LEWIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| EDUARDO TINOCO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MATTHEW MICKUNAS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| COL DANIEL DUDEK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHERYL TOPPING | TREASURER Officer | 4 | $0 | $234,966 | $40,977 |
| SHAUN CASTLE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 4 | $0 | $179,850 | $41,124 |
| CHERYL VINES | SECRETARY Officer | 4 | $0 | $118,653 | $11,816 |
| ROBERT THOMAS | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $63,487 | $1,971 |
| PETER AXELSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RORY A COOPER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KENNETH C CURLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHERYL LEWIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| EDUARDO TINOCO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MATTHEW MICKUNAS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| COL DANIEL DUDEK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHERYL TOPPING | TREASURER Officer | 4 | $0 | $239,224 | $41,873 |
| SHAUN CASTLE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 4 | $0 | $178,689 | $39,048 |
| CHERYL VINES | SECRETARY Officer | 4 | $0 | $119,193 | $8,068 |
| ROBERT THOMAS | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $9,000 | $0 |
| PETER AXELSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RORY A COOPER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KENNETH C CURLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHERYL LEWIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| EDUARDO TINOCO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MATTHEW MICKUNAS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| COL DANIEL DUDEK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1875 EYE STREET NW 1100, WASHINGTON, DC 20006-5421
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- ROBERT THOMAS, 1875 EYE STREET NW 1100, WASHINGTON, DC 20006
- Signed the 990
- CHERYL TOPPING, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
- Phone
- (800) 424-8200
- Website
- WWW.PVA.ORG/RESEARCH
- Return prepared by
- GELMAN ROSENBERG & FREEDMAN
Mission
SEE SCHEDULE O.
Program accomplishments
- PROVIDE 24 MONTH GRANTS RELATED TO SPINAL CORD INJURY AND/OR DISEASE IN BASIC SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH, APPLIED CLINICAL CARE, AND ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGIES. GRANTS FOCUS ON INNOVATIVE INVESTIGATIONS AND POST-DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS. GRANT AWARDS ARE MADE BASED ON SCIENTIFIC MERIT AND MISSION.Expenses $985,129 · grants $1,060,171
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 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 52-1064398
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1976
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $4,529,044
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,170,672
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $361,852 | $998,987 | $4,529,044 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $1,391,843 | $866,177 | $4,837,986 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $946,573 | $913,274 | $4,291,365 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $1,675,598 | $1,170,942 | $4,077,397 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 52-1064398).
Questions about PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA SPINAL CORD RESEARCH FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA SPINAL CORD RESEARCH FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA SPINAL CORD RESEARCH FOUNDATION is 52-1064398.
- Is PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA SPINAL CORD RESEARCH FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1976.
- Are donations to PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA SPINAL CORD RESEARCH FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA SPINAL CORD RESEARCH FOUNDATION 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 SPINAL CORD RESEARCH FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA SPINAL CORD RESEARCH FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA SPINAL CORD RESEARCH FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names ROBERT THOMAS.
- Who are the officers and directors of PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA SPINAL CORD RESEARCH FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 12 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA SPINAL CORD RESEARCH FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $361,852, expenses of $998,987 and total assets of $4,529,044 at year end.
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