Alexander Dawson Foundation
Alexander Dawson Foundation reported $53.4 million in revenue and $45.1 million in expenses for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $67.39 went to program services, $30.98 to management and general costs and $1.63 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was program service revenue such as fees, sales and contracts: 69.2% of the total. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $777,146 (TRUSTEE, CHAIRMAN & TREASURER). 19 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 44% between FY2020 and FY2025. Source: Form 990, FY2025.
Where $100 of spending went
The fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $45MFor context, the median across 5,499 covered education charities: $85.56 programs, $13.59 management, $0.85 fundraising (medians computed separately, so they may not sum to $100).
Where $100 of revenue came from
The fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $53MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | FY2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 67.4% | 84.4% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 31.0% | 13.4% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.53 | $0.04 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 2.6% | 19.1% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 69.2% | 69.9% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $777,146 | $331,578 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 1.72% | 1.28% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 19 | 8 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 83.5 | 13.3 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 0 of 5 | 100.0% |
A median is context, not a target: hospitals, universities, food banks and grantmakers spend in very different ways. What these measures can and can't tell you.
What the money paid for, in its own words
FY2025 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expenseThe Alexander Dawson school in boulder county, colorado, a $68.2 million facility built by the Alexander Dawson Foundation in 1970, provides challenging and relevant learning to 517 students in kindergarten through grade 12 to become creative, resilient problem-solvers who bring their best to the world.during the 2024-2025 school year, the school provided $2,163,312 in financial aid to 83 deserving and talented students who otherwise would not have been able to afford a dawson education. In june 2025, the school awarded diplomas to 66 graduates, who were accepted to such colleges as colorado…
The Alexander Dawson school at rainbow mountain in las vegas, nevada, a $46.1 million facility built by the Alexander Dawson Foundation in 2000, provides a nurturing learning community for 581 students in pre-school through grade eight that challenges students to achieve excellence in mind, body, and character. During the 2024-2025 school year, the school provided $1,643,821 in financial aid to 95 deserving and talented students who otherwise would not have been able to afford a dawson education. In june 2025, the school graduated 56 eighth graders, who have gone on to attend local public and…
The Alexander Dawson Foundation supports the dawson summer initiative (colorado). This program consists of a summer and a year-round mentoring program. The program provides enriching, intellectual opportunities for high-achieving public middle school and high schools students at no cost to the participants.dawson summer initiative is an enrichment program for high-achieving public school students currently in grades 6 and 7. 156 students from over 35 public schools in boulder county and surrounding areas attended 2-5 weeks of intensively collaborative, hands-on study of a particular theme.…
Highest reported compensation
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section A · roles as filed; names are in the filing, not here| Role | From this org | From related orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRUSTEE, CHAIRMAN & TREASURER Director/trustee, officer, 10.00 hrs/week | $75,500 | $636,306 | $65,340 | $777,146 |
| HEAD OF SCHOOL Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $444,535 | $0 | $73,360 | $517,895 |
| TRUSTEE, VICE CHAIR & GEN. COUNSEL Director/trustee, officer, 10.00 hrs/week | $75,500 | $319,825 | $0 | $395,325 |
| HEAD OF SCHOOL Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $326,806 | $0 | $43,839 | $370,645 |
| VICE PRESIDENT & CFO Officer, 0.00 hrs/week | $0 | $195,648 | $46,261 | $241,909 |
| TRUSTEE & SECRETARY Director/trustee, officer, 10.00 hrs/week | $75,500 | $105,500 | $0 | $181,000 |
| CAO Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $158,374 | $0 | $16,160 | $174,534 |
| DIRECTOR OF LOWER SCHOOL Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $135,582 | $0 | $38,118 | $173,700 |
19 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Alexander Dawson Foundation (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $385K (Part IX, line 5).
6 years of filings
Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linkedGovernance answers, as filed
FY2025 · the organization's own yes/no answers; explanations, if any, are in Schedule O of the filing · what each means- Voting board members, and how many are independent Part VI, lines 1a–1b5 · 0 independent
- Audited financial statements Part XII 2bYes
- Conflict-of-interest policy Part VI 12aYes
- Whistleblower policy Part VI 13Yes
- Document retention policy Part VI 14Yes
- Independent process for top executive pay Part VI 15aNo
- Board given the 990 before filing Part VI 11aYes
- Family or business ties among insiders Part VI 2No
- Aware of a significant diversion of assets Part VI 5No
- Excess benefit transaction with an insider Part IV 25aNo
- Loans to or from insiders outstanding Part IV 26No
- Lobbying, or a 501(h) election in effect Part IV 4No
- Over $15,000 of professional fundraising services Part IV 18No
- Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bYes
- Employees Part I, line 5631
- Volunteers Part I, line 6100
Largest outside contractors
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| SAGE DINING SERVICES Food services | $1,804,148 |
| KG CLEAN INC Cleaning services | $345,331 |
| RSM US LLP Audit/tax services | $291,732 |
| BRANTLEY SECURITY SYSTEMS Security services | $181,636 |
| FLIGHTFOX Third party travel consultant | $172,023 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 16 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
8 private foundations reported grants to Alexander Dawson Foundation totaling $56,572 on their tax year 2023 Form 990-PF returns. See which foundations, on WHOFUNDS.
Source: WHOFUNDS open grant graph, matched from Form 990-PF Part XV.
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Questions people ask
How much of Alexander Dawson Foundation's spending goes to programs?
In the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, Alexander Dawson Foundation reported that 67.4% of its $45.1 million in expenses went to program services, 31.0% to management and general and 1.6% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Alexander Dawson Foundation pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Alexander Dawson Foundation reported for one person in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 was $777,146, for the role of TRUSTEE, CHAIRMAN & TREASURER (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does Alexander Dawson Foundation get its money?
Of $53.4 million in revenue in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, 2.6% came from contributions and grants and 69.2% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Alexander Dawson Foundation a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 22-6044616 as a 501(c)(3) organization (school), and its records show contributions as tax-deductible. Form 990 filings on record here cover tax years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.
Sources
- FY2025: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, object 202631349349306778 · read the filing
- FY2024: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, object 202531149349301543 · read the filing
- FY2023: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, object 202420529349301017 · read the filing
- FY2022: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, object 202321259349302822 · read the filing
- FY2021: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021, object 202211309349303806 · read the filing
- FY2020: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020, object 202111329349304431 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 22-6044616: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.