Alexander Dawson Foundation

Organization Overview

Alexander Dawson Foundation is located in Las Vegas, NV. The organization was established in 1960. According to its NTEE Classification (B20) the organization is classified as: Elementary & Secondary Schools, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Alexander Dawson Foundation employed 405 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Alexander Dawson Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 06/2021, Alexander Dawson Foundation generated $50.5m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $37.6m during the year ending 06/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE FOUNDATION, A NEVADA CHARITABLE TRUST, WAS ORGANIZED AND IS OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES, ITS MISSION IS TO ESTABLISH, OPERATE AND MAINTAIN AN EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES STUDENTS WITH THE HIGHEST QUALITY OF ACADEMIC INSTRUCTION.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE ALEXANDER DAWSON SCHOOL IN BOULDER COUNTY, COLORADO, A $64 MILLION FACILITY BUILT BY THE ALEXANDER DAWSON FOUNDATION IN 1970, PROVIDES A RIGOROUS, COLLEGE PREPARATORY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM THAT CHALLENGES 522 STUDENTS IN KINDERGARTEN THROUGH GRADE 12 TO ACHIEVE EXCELLENCE IN MIND, BODY AND CHARACTER.DURING THE 2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR, THE SCHOOL PROVIDED $1,803,218 IN FINANCIAL AID TO 78 DESERVING AND TALENTED STUDENTS WHO OTHERWISE WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN ABLE TO AFFORD A DAWSON EDUCATION. IN JUNE 2021, THE SCHOOL AWARDED DIPLOMAS TO 68 GRADUATES, WHO WERE ACCEPTED TO SUCH COLLEGES AS BAYLOR UNIVERSITY, ELON UNIVERSITY, UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY, UNIVERSITY OF UTAH, AND WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY AND WERE OFFERED $6,200,000 IN SCHOLARSHIPS. IN ADDITION, THE SCHOOL OPERATED A SUMMER CAMP, OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, IN 2020-2021 THAT OFFERED INSTRUCTION IN SPORTS, ARTS, TECHNOLOGY, SPECIALTY CAMPS AND MORE FOR 926 BOYS AND GIRLS.


THE ALEXANDER DAWSON SCHOOL AT RAINBOW MOUNTAIN IN LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, A $43 MILLION FACILITY BUILT BY THE ALEXANDER DAWSON FOUNDATION IN 2000, PROVIDES A NURTURING LEARNING COMMUNITY FOR 519 STUDENTS IN PRE-SCHOOL THROUGH GRADE EIGHT THAT CHALLENGES STUDENTS TO ACHIEVE EXCELLENCE IN MIND, BODY AND CHARACTER. DURING THE 2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR, THE SCHOOL PROVIDED $1,766,930 IN FINANCIAL AID TO 118 DESERVING AND TALENTED STUDENTS WHO OTHERWISE WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN ABLE TO AFFORD A DAWSON EDUCATION. IN JUNE 2021, THE SCHOOL GRADUATED 37 EIGHTH GRADERS, WHO HAVE GONE ON TO ATTEND LOCAL PUBLIC AND INDEPENDENT HIGH SCHOOLS, AS WELL AS, SUCH BOARDING SCHOOLS AS INTERLOCHEN CENTER FOR THE ARTS, PHILLIPS EXETER AND WEBB SCHOOLS.


THE ALEXANDER DAWSON FOUNDATION SUPPORTS DAWSON SUMMER INITIATIVE (COLORADO) AND DAWSON COLLEGE BOUND (NEVADA). EACH CONSISTS OF A SUMMER PROGRAM AND A YEAR-ROUND MENTORING PROGRAM CONDUCTED ON EACH SCHOOL CAMPUS. THE PROGRAMS PROVIDE ENRICHING, INTELLECTUAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR HIGH-ACHIEVING PUBLIC MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS AT NO COST TO THE PARTICIPANTS. TRANSPORTATION AND MEALS ARE ALSO PROVIDED AT NO COST. DAWSON SUMMER INITIATIVE IS AN ENRICHMENT PROGRAM FOR HIGH-ACHIEVING PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS CURRENTLY IN GRADES 6 AND 7. 121 STUDENTS FROM OVER 25 PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN BOULDER COUNTY AND SURROUNDING AREAS ATTENDED 2-5 WEEKS OF INTENSIVELY COLLABORATIVE, HANDS-ON STUDY OF A PARTICULAR THEME. THE PROGRAM IS HELD AT THE LAFAYETTE CAMPUS AND PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR INQUISITIVE STUDENTS TO MEET OTHER STUDENTS FROM MANY DIFFERENT SCHOOLS, DELVE INTO ONE OF THE MOST TALKED ABOUT TOPICS IN THE NEWS, AND IDENTIFY REAL-WORLD SOLUTIONS. DURING 2020-2021, THE DAWSON COLLEGE BOUND PROGRAM WAS PAUSED TO ALLOW THE FOUNDATION TO OFFER A 4-WEEK SUMMER ACADEMIC PROGRAM AT NO COST TO DAWSON STUDENTS. 247 DAWSON STUDENTS PARTICIPANTS.


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Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Haselden Construction Llc
Construction
$11,472,522
Dyntek
It Services
$487,393
Sage Dining Service
Dining Services
$1,292,596
Avalon Electric
Electrical Services
$272,031
Bc Interiors
Furniture
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$24,300
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,352,786
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,377,086
Total Program Service Revenue$26,986,199
Investment income $2,303,101
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $10,800
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $7,372,536
Net Income from Fundraising Events $285,310
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $50,508,481

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 9 grants that Alexander Dawson Foundation has recieved totaling $236,269.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Community First Foundation

Arvada, CO

PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE

$120,476
Schwab Charitable Fund

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: EDUCATION

$78,100
Wynn Resorts Limited Employee Foundation

Las Vegas, NV

PURPOSE: Charitable Grant

$15,000
American Online Giving Foundation Inc

Newark, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$9,261
The Billinghurst Family Foundation

Boulder, CO

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT HIGH QUALITY EDUCATION

$5,000
Amg Charitable Gift Foundation

Greenwood Village, CO

PURPOSE: EDUCATION

$3,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$5,693,000
Ending Balance$5,693,000

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