Presbyterian Hospital
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NonprofitSpending is a free, AI-powered platform that transforms raw IRS 990 filings into clear, actionable transparency reports. We analyze spending breakdowns, executive compensation, mission effectiveness, and financial trends for every US nonprofit so donors, journalists, and researchers can make informed decisions.
Our AI engine processes publicly available IRS 990 data from the ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer API. For each organization we generate a Mission Score (0-100), identify red flags and strengths, break down spending into program vs. administrative vs. fundraising costs, and evaluate executive compensation relative to sector benchmarks.
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When evaluating a nonprofit, there are several key metrics to consider. Program spending percentage measures how much of an organization's expenses go directly toward its mission — the higher, the better. Most effective nonprofits spend 75% or more on programs. Administrative costs cover management, general operations, and overhead. While some admin spending is necessary, organizations that spend more than 25% on administration may warrant closer scrutiny.
Fundraising efficiency measures the cost of raising each dollar. Well-run organizations typically spend less than $0.25 to raise each dollar. Executive compensation should be reasonable relative to the organization's size, sector, and geographic location. NonprofitSpending compares CEO pay against sector benchmarks to flag outliers.
Revenue growth over multiple years indicates organizational health and sustainability. Consistent growth suggests strong donor support and program effectiveness. Net assets (total assets minus liabilities) represent the organization's financial cushion and long-term stability.
The nonprofit sector in the United States manages over $2 trillion in annual revenue and holds more than $6 trillion in total assets, making it a significant force in the national economy. With roughly 1.8 million tax-exempt organizations registered with the IRS, nonprofits touch nearly every aspect of American life — from hospitals and universities to food banks, homeless shelters, environmental conservation groups, and arts organizations. Given the scale of charitable giving, which exceeds $500 billion annually, donors, grantmakers, and the public deserve clear, accessible information about how their contributions are being used. Financial transparency is not just a regulatory requirement; it is a fundamental obligation that every nonprofit owes to its supporters and to the communities it serves.
IRS Form 990 is the only comprehensive public financial disclosure required of tax-exempt organizations. Filed annually, the Form 990 provides detailed information about an organization's revenue sources, functional expenses broken down by program services, management, and fundraising, as well as executive compensation, governance practices, and related-party transactions. Despite being a public document, raw 990 filings are dense and difficult for most people to interpret. NonprofitSpending exists to bridge that gap by transforming these filings into clear, AI-enhanced transparency reports that highlight the metrics that matter most: What percentage of spending goes directly to programs? How much does the CEO earn relative to the organization's budget? Are revenues growing or declining? Are there any financial red flags that donors should be aware of?
Understanding executive compensation relative to an organization's size and mission is one of the most important dimensions of nonprofit accountability. While competitive salaries are necessary to attract talented leadership, compensation that appears disproportionate to an organization's revenue, program impact, or sector norms can signal misaligned priorities. NonprofitSpending calculates compensation ratios and compares them against sector benchmarks so that donors and researchers can evaluate whether an organization's leadership is exercising responsible stewardship of charitable resources. Ultimately, informed donors make better giving decisions, and better giving decisions lead to a stronger, more accountable nonprofit sector for everyone.
All data comes from publicly available IRS 990 filings accessed through the ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer API and IRS electronic filing records. NonprofitSpending is not affiliated with ProPublica, the IRS, or the US government. Our AI analysis is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial or legal advice.