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Name:	Paralyzed Veterans of America Kentucky-Indiana Chapter
Address:	1030 Goss Avenue
	Louisville, KY 40217
Phone:	502-635-6539
Web Address:	www.pva.org

Paralyzed Veterans of America Kentucky-Indiana Chapter meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

KIPVAs primary activities include advocacy, research, sports and recreation, education, and communication programs. These programs are focused primarily on KIPVA members, qualified veterans, and provide opportunities for other persons with disabilities and interested associates to join in the organization's efforts. KIPVA is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky and its service area covers the states of Kentucky and Indiana. KIPVA's team closely follows the activities in the Indianapolis, Louisville, and Lexington Veterans Administration Medical Center (VAMC) Spinal Cord Injury Clinics. Each year, the organization assesses and addresses the specific needs in each of these VAMCs. KIPVA is also an advocate within each state’s legislature for improved veterans’ benefits and support of civil rights of those with disabilities. The organization works with Congressional members, staffs and committees to ensure maximum independence and opportunity, and promote complete barrier removal and protection of legal rights. KIPVA's sports and recreation program promotes active lifestyles by providing accessible opportunities to participate in sporting events. The program provides tangible health benefits, support, and camaraderie for all involved. KIPVA provides grants to its members and associate members to participate in recreational programs on a national level. Paralyzed Veterans of America is one of the largest private supporters of spinal cord research in the U.S. Some areas of investigation are: medical and clinical care; psychological adjustment; technology and devices; and basic research toward a cure for spinal cord injury. The chapter provides financial support for these programs and to our university communities that conduct research in these areas. Our communication and education program includes an active website with links to resources and news. KIPVA also produces a monthly newsletter along with several publications on self care for persons with spinal cord dysfunction. The organization seeks opportunities to collaborate with local disability organizations to ensure that constituents are informed about national and local disability issues

For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2008, Paralyzed Veterans of America Kentucky-Indiana Chapter's program expenses were:

Membership program and benefits	91,163
Public affairs	72,277
Research	3,370
Total Program Expenses:	$166,810

Chief Executive : Alina Prusak, Executive Director

Compensation*:

Chair of the Board: Donald Bell
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation: Veteran

Board Size: 11

Paid Staff Size: 2

Method(s) Used:

This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.

The following information is based on the agency’s audited financial statements for the year that ended September 30, 2008. Ending net assets as reported below include $763,426 in unrestricted net assets and $465,150 in permanently restricted net assets. Total assets as reported include $235,691 invested in property, land, and equipment.

Source of Funds
Contributions from national PVA	208,815
Charitable trust distributions	29,481
Investment income	23,575
Contributions from inidviduals	7,244
Other income	2,025
Membership dues	105
Loss on investments	-52,568
Loss in beneficial interest in charitable trust	-142,309
Total Income	$76,368

Uses of Funds as a % of Total Expenses

Programs: 81%    Administrative: 19%

Total income				$76,368
	Program expenses			$166,810
	Fund raising expenses
	Administrative expenses			38,669
Total expenses				$205,479
Expenses in Excess of Income				(129,111)
Beginning net assets				1,357,687
Ending net assets				1,228,576
Total liabilities				6,160
Total assets				$1,234,736