FAIRFAX UNIVERSITY OF AMERICA'S (THE UNIVERSITY) MISSION IS TO EDUCATE STUDENTS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD THROUGH A HIGHLY QUALIFIED, EQUALLY DIVERSE FACULTY AND STAFF. (SEE SCHEDULE O FOR CONTINUATION)AS AN INSTITUTION OF HIGHER LEARNING, FXU WILL STRIVE TO PROVIDE ACADEMIC PROGRAMS THAT WILL ENGENDER THE INTELLECTUAL CURIOSITY, CRITICAL THINKING, AND CREATIVITY THAT ARE URGENTLY NEEDED IN THE GLOBAL COMMUNITY. THE UNIVERSITY SYSTEMATICALLY ENCOURAGES THE DEVELOPMENT OF A STRONG KNOWLEDGE BASE, STUDY SKILLS, TECHNICAL KNOW-HOW, AND THE PERSONAL MOTIVATION NECESSARY FOR COMPETENT SCHOLARLY INQUIRY AND THE LIFELONG PURSUIT OF LEARNING.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 6 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Education organizations in Virginia.
- Base
- $145k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- —
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Executive Dean of Academic Programs and Admin Officer (Unspecified) | $145k | — | — | — | $151k $160k |
Director of Curriculum and Instructional Desi Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $130k $138k |
Director of Finance and Accounting Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $130k $138k |
IT Manager 10th to 25th percentilevs all sectors nationwide | — | — | — | — | $114k $121k |
Director of Operations 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $104k $111k |
Chief Financial Officer 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $87k $92k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 5 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at FAIRFAX UNIVERSITY OF AMERICA equaled 3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
Based on 26,320 education organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Up 2%
from 2023
From $148k in 2023 to $151k in 2024.
Estimated with Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Highest Compensated Employee pay rose 6% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue fell 23%.
- Chief Financial Officer pay rose 5% from 2023 to 2024.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2023 and 2024.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about FAIRFAX UNIVERSITY OF AMERICA
What does the Highest Compensated Employee of FAIRFAX UNIVERSITY OF AMERICA earn?
In 2024, the Highest Compensated Employee of FAIRFAX UNIVERSITY OF AMERICA received $129,820 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Highest Compensated Employee roles among Education organizations in Virginia, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Highest Compensated Employee pay at FAIRFAX UNIVERSITY OF AMERICA compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations in Virginia, the 2024 pay of the Highest Compensated Employee at FAIRFAX UNIVERSITY OF AMERICA falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2024, the highest total compensation at FAIRFAX UNIVERSITY OF AMERICA equaled 3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are FAIRFAX UNIVERSITY OF AMERICA's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, FAIRFAX UNIVERSITY OF AMERICA reported $4.8M in total revenue and $5.6M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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