Payments and Donations

Dues and Donations via credit card go through Paypal, which will extract a 2.5% fee from your payment. If you wish to avoid this fee, simply send us a check by making the check payable to the Falcon Foundation and mailing it to:

• Falcon Foundation
• 3116 Academy Drive
• USAF Academy, CO 80840

Paypal payments are welcome and a convenient option. Please note after entering the dollar amount and the new screen appears, there is a link above the section where you enter your card information which allows you to write a “Special Note to the Falcon Foundation”. If you are donating for a specific scholarship or wish to direct the donation for a specific purpose, please include information there.

If you would like to reach us, please email Sherry Cooper at sherry.cooper@falconfoundation.org or call the office at 719-472-2057 as she is happy to assist you.

Mission

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 through the award of Falcon Foundation Scholarships at junior college and preparatory schools, enabling them to pursue a career in the United States Air Force and Space Force.

Historical Success

Over time, Falcon Scholars have a 97% appointment rate to the Academy. Once at the Academy, they have the highest graduation rate of any cohort entering the Academy and excellent, if not the highest, retention in active duty.

Capital Need

In 2017, the Falcon Foundation identified the need for a $5 million capital infusion to ensure the long-term financial sustainability of its scholarship fund. As of March 31, 2025, $1.63 million has been raised toward this goal, leaving a remaining need of $3.37 million. When first endowed in the early 1980s, Falcon Scholarships were $1,000; today, the average scholarship cost is $9,300.

In addition to scholarships, the Foundation supports a range of Admissions Recruiting programs. These efforts often include helping prospective cadets visit the U.S. Air Force Academy to determine if it is the right fit for them - a critical step that can shape their future. Approximately 70% of those supported by the Foundation through these programs go on to receive prep school offers or direct appointments to USAFA.