Most Efficient Nonprofits in North Carolina

Most Efficient nonprofit rankings for North Carolina. 100 organizations with $787.5M in combined revenue. Updated 2026 IRS 990 data.

100Organizations
$787.5MTotal Revenue
$1.7BTotal Assets
89/100Avg Score

Most Efficient Rankings for North Carolina (100)

#OrganizationCityRevenueAssetsScore
1 National Spinning Co Inc Welfare Benefit Trust Washington $0 $0 85/100
2 Angier B Duke Memorial Inc Term Charlotte $2.0M $41.9M 95/100
3 Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc Charlotte $218.8M $10.1M 98/100
4 Uncw Corporation Wilmington $4.1M $97.6M 70/100
5 Jeremy Elliott Scholarship Foundation Jefferson $710K $2.6M 95/100
6 Davie County Public Facilitiesfinancing Corporation Mocksville $841K $0 85/100
7 Rust Family Foundation Lumberton $4.5M $4.2M 30/100
8 Washington University Rmsa Plan University Contribution Tr Charlotte $2.4M $17.4M 95/100
9 Holly Springs High School Band Boosters Holly Springs $309K $200K 98/100
10 Dare County Boat Builders Foundation Manteo $614K $1.5M 95/100
11 Mary Duke Biddle Foundation Durham $3.8M $43.0M 92/100
12 William R Kenan Jr Charitable Trust Chapel Hill $134.2M $655.6M 95/100
13 Davie High Athletic Boosters Association Inc Mocksville $198K $30K 92/100
14 Asia Harvest Winston Salem $5.5M $6.2M 95/100
15 Housing Consultants Group Greensboro $527K $412K 85/100
16 Ed Fitts Charitable Foundation Littleton $6.9M $24.5M 90/100
17 Greg And India Keith Foundation Charlotte $11.3M $17.9M 95/100
18 Carolina Dealerships Inc Welfare Benefit Trust Winston Salem $30.1M $6.3M 85/100
19 Porter Ridge High School Athletic Booster Club Inc Indian Trail $292K $221K 90/100
20 Aldert Root Elementary Educational Foundation Raleigh $326K $77K 90/100
21 Roseland Volunteer Fire Department Clarendon $214K $508K 95/100
22 Trinity Children Inc Kure Beach $360K $2.8M 85/100
23 George And Sarah Buchanan Foundation Greensboro $7.3M $65.8M 90/100
24 Rudisill Family Foundation Writsvlle Bch $5.5M $7.5M 92/100
25 The Wallace Family Foundation Inc Salisbury $389K $5.5M 90/100
26 Equip Inc Marion $2.8M $2.2M 85/100
27 Robert Haywood Morrison Foundation Charlotte $3.5M $16.3M 85/100
28 Dare County Education Foundation Inc Kitty Hawk $601K $2.8M 92/100
29 Paws For Life Nc Youngsville $424K $277K 92/100
30 Childrens Hope Alliance Statesville $23.5M $80.5M 95/100
31 Edward M Armfield Sr Civic And Recreation Inc Pilot Mtn $543K $106K 85/100
32 Cypress Landing Marina Association Chocowinity $907K $2.5M 95/100
33 My Fathers Storehouse Hendersonvlle $1.9M $1.1M 92/100
34 Puppy Creek Fire Department Inc Raeford $1.7M $3.6M 92/100
35 Hope Academy Gso Inc Greensboro $2.4M $4.5M 95/100
36 Propst Cross Roads Volunteer Fire Department 5 Newton $433K $991K 92/100
37 Community Housing Coalition Of Madison County Inc Marshall $3.5M $3.0M 92/100
38 Luddy Charitable Foundation Raleigh $46.6M $61.1M 85/100
39 Pineville Community Athletic Association Pineville $230K $124K 92/100
40 Swain Community Education Foundation Inc Bryson City $256K $3.2M 85/100
41 North Carolina School Counselors Association Raleigh $271K $286K 92/100
42 Paws Ability Ocean Isl Bch $289K $246K 92/100
43 Gallant Family Foundation Inc Cary $1.1M $8.2M 92/100
44 Richard Hampton Jenrette Foundation Hillsborough $8.9M $129.5M 90/100
45 Rose Family Foundation Chapel Hill $1.2M $4.5M 85/100
46 History Museum Of Burke County Inc Morganton $628K $4.1M 90/100
47 Cumberland Community Development Center Incorporated Fayetteville $1.6M $806K 90/100
48 Lee County Educational Foundation Sanford $944K $1.8M 95/100
49 Amateur Athletic Union Of The United States Charlotte $203K $236K 92/100
50 Ellenboro Volunteer Fire Department Inc Ellenboro $790K $482K 92/100
51 Huisking Foundation Inc Raleigh $9.2M $32.9M 90/100
52 Aicpa Benevolent Fund Inc Durham $1.2M $14.0M 95/100
53 Randleigh Foundation Chapel Hill $3.2M $9.8M 85/100
54 Mountain Bizcapital Inc Asheville $12.9M $50.6M 95/100
55 Roxboro Community School Inc Rutherfordton $8.1M $13.6M 85/100
56 The Center For Inquiry Based Learning Inc Durham $1.3M $3.5M 92/100
57 Moldova World Childrens Fund Inc Hendersonvlle $462K $174K 92/100
58 Neuse River Futbol Alliance Inc Archer Lodge $986K $693K 92/100
59 Powercross Statesville $4.4M $2.9M 92/100
60 Crossexamined Org Waxhaw $2.6M $3.9M 95/100
61 Rise Against Hunger Raleigh $94.5M $23.0M 88/100
62 Community Success Initiative Inc Raleigh $572K $508K 85/100
63 Feral Cat Assistance Program Inc Greensboro $221K $436K 92/100
64 St James Parish Foundation Inc Wilmington $475K $4.7M 95/100
65 Patriot Foundation Pinehurst $4.9M $7.3M 92/100
66 Park Sharon Athletic Association Inc Charlotte $314K $188K 92/100
67 Cms Foundation Charlotte $2.7M $3.4M 85/100
68 Justice Rural Volunteer Fire Association Inc Spring Hope $393K $938K 95/100
69 Living Waters Inc Charlotte $224K $155K 92/100
70 India Foundation Hope Mills $250K $1.4M 65/100
71 Carteret County Public School Foundation Beaufort $575K $843K 92/100
72 North Raleigh Ministries Inc Raleigh $8.7M $8.0M 92/100
73 Caring Hearts Pregnancy Center Of Alexander County Inc Taylorsville $437K $459K 85/100
74 Mcdowell Pregnancy Care Center Inc Marion $429K $243K 95/100
75 His Heart Missions Fellowship Mooresville $440K $122K 92/100
76 Library Foundation Of New Hanover County Wilmington $284K $1.4M 92/100
77 Dove House Childrens Advocacy Center Statesville $1.2M $3.0M 92/100
78 Hope House Foundation Inc Huntersville $1.1M $3.1M 92/100
79 Owl Advancing Diversity In Leadership Cary $604K $921K 92/100
80 Mebane Youth Soccer Association Mebane $658K $481K 85/100
81 Penick Village Foundation Inc Southern Pnes $410K $3.2M 92/100
82 Appalachian Regional Healthcare System Inc Boone $1.2M $34.0M 65/100
83 South Orange Rescue Squad Inc Carrboro $434K $786K 92/100
84 Dysartsville Volunteer Fire Department Inc Nebo $536K $796K 95/100
85 Wake County Basketball Association Raleigh $527K $117K 85/100
86 Pretty In Pink Foundation Inc Raleigh $3.9M $1.9M 92/100
87 Micro Volunteer Fire Department Inc Micro $704K $3.8M 92/100
88 Bob Barker Company Foundation Inc Fuquay Varina $9.6M $10.9M 85/100
89 Morehead City Yacht Basin Association Morehead City $258K $562K 85/100
90 Religious Coalition For A Nonviolent Durham Inc Durham $223K $88K 92/100
91 Socrates Academy Inc Rutherfordton $10.6M $7.7M 75/100
92 Porter Ridge Atheltic Association Indian Trail $261K $292K 85/100
93 Playing For Others Inc Charlotte $347K $380K 90/100
94 Jordan Lewis Missions Inc Durham $309K $117K 85/100
95 Byron Fellowship Educational Foundation Inc Matthews $1.7M $3.3M 92/100
96 Good Steward Ministries Inc Marshville $1.2M $1.1M 85/100
97 Columbus County Agriculture Fair Whiteville $506K $703K 92/100
98 Lsa Pharmacy Inc Salisbury $10.8M $16.2M 85/100
99 Lutheran Home Hickory Inc Salisbury $18.4M $10.8M 92/100
100 Lutheran Home At Trinity Oaks Inc Salisbury $16.2M $23.2M 85/100

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most efficient nonprofits in North Carolina?

There are 100 nonprofits in North Carolina ranked by most efficient, with $787.5M in combined annual revenue.

How are North Carolina nonprofit rankings determined?

Rankings are based on the latest IRS 990 filing data. Nonprofits with the best program expense ratios. Each organization is ranked relative to other North Carolina nonprofits.

How do North Carolina nonprofits compare nationally?

North Carolina has 100 organizations in this ranking category. View the national most efficient rankings for broader context.

Where can I find more nonprofit data for North Carolina?

Visit our North Carolina state page for a complete overview of all nonprofits, or explore specific categories and cities within North Carolina.

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