Paralyzed Veterans of America Spinal Cord Injury Education & Training
ActiveDiseases & Disorders
About Paralyzed Veterans of America Spinal Cord Injury Education & Training
Paralyzed Veterans of America, a congressionally chartered veterans service organization founded in 1946, uses its expertise to be the leading advocate for quality health care for members, research and education addressing spinal cord injury and dysfunction, benefits available as a result of military service, and civil rights and opportunities that maximize the independence of members.
Focus Areas
Spinal cord injury & disease researchResearch fellowshipsProfessional development and education for health professionalsConsumer and community educationConferences and symposiaScholarships for members and familiesAdaptive sports and recreation
Who They Fund
studentseducators/teachersschools/institutions
About Paralyzed Veterans of America Spinal Cord Injury Education & Training
Paralyzed Veterans of America Spinal Cord Injury Education & Training directs both research and education dollars toward spinal cord injury and disease, with grants reaching hospitals, universities, and community organizations across the United States. In 2025, education grants of $75,000 went to the University of Pittsburgh and Cleveland Clinic Foundation, signaling sustained support for institutional learning and professional training. The foundation also funds research on spinal cord injury and disease, including work that can move from basic science to clinical studies and development. Its grantmaking includes scholarships for members and families, plus project support for education, translation, and fellowships that improve the lives of people with SCI/D, caregivers, and health professionals. Recent awards show that the foundation backs both large academic systems and mission-specific groups such as PVA Cal-diego Chapter, which received education grants in consecutive years. The mix of education, research, and member-focused support reflects a funder built around spinal cord injury expertise rather than a single program area.
What Paralyzed Veterans of America Spinal Cord Injury Education & Training Funds
In education and professional development, the foundation funded the University of Pittsburgh with $75,000 in 2025 for an education grant, and Cleveland Clinic Foundation with $75,000 in 2025 for an education grant. It also awarded Trustees of Indiana University $74,978 in 2025 for an education grant, showing continued support for academic institutions that can teach, train, or disseminate SCI/D-related knowledge. On the research side, it gave $50,000 to Icahn School of Medicine in 2023 for research, while Kessler Foundation received $49,944 that year for research. The foundation also supported community and association-based work: Pva Cal-diego Chapter received $30,000 in 2024 and $20,000 in 2025 for education grants, and Oregon Health & Science University received $15,000 in 2024 for an education grant.
How Paralyzed Veterans of America Spinal Cord Injury Education & Training Gives
Typical grants cluster tightly around the middle: p25 is $20,000, median is $49,972, and p75 is $50,000. The recent awards show repeated support to some recipients across years, including Pva Cal-diego Chapter in 2024 and 2025, and University of Pittsburgh in both 2023 and 2025. The foundation’s active programs are all explicitly open to unsolicited applications, including scholarship, education, and research fellowship opportunities. It does not fund individuals directly and does not make program-related investments.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$90K
Total Assets
$1.1M
Total Revenue
$480K
Total Expenses
$94K
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $20K and $50K, with a median of $50K.
25th Percentile
$20K
Median
$50K
75th Percentile
$50K
Geographic Reach
National12 states funded
About 0% of grants go to recipients in NY.
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Headquarters
Leadership
ROBERT THOMAS
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