THE MISSION OF THE FALCON FOUNDATION IS TO FURTHER THE OPPORTUNITY FOR HIGHLY MOTIVATED, EXCEPTIONAL, YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN TO ATTEND THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE ACADEMY (CONTINUED ON SCH. O)
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Education organizations in Colorado.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Director of Op and Comptroller Controller 25th percentile to medianvs Education peers nationwide | $118k $129k |
President Median to 75th percentile | $115k $126k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the West region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 20 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at The Falcon Foundation equaled 12% 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 11%
from 2022
From $106k in 2022 to $118k in 2023.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the West region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 8% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 23%.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2023.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about The Falcon Foundation
What does the Controller of The Falcon Foundation earn?
In 2023, the Controller of The Falcon Foundation received $117,662 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Controller roles among Education organizations nationwide, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Controller pay at The Falcon Foundation compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Controller at The Falcon Foundation falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2023, the highest total compensation at The Falcon Foundation equaled 12% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are The Falcon Foundation's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, The Falcon Foundation reported $1.7M in total revenue and $958k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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