Public Benefit Nonprofits

Civil rights, community improvement, philanthropy, and public policy organizations

98Organizations
$287.6MTotal Revenue
70/100Avg Mission Score
67%Avg Program Spending

Sector Spending Analysis

Average spending breakdown across public benefit nonprofits based on IRS 990 filings:

Public Benefit nonprofits direct 67% to programs on average, meeting industry benchmarks for efficient operations.

NTEE Subcategories

Detailed subcategory breakdown within the public benefit sector:

S41: 13 orgs T20: 11 orgs T22: 8 orgs T20Z: 3 orgs S30: 3 orgs T30: 3 orgs S40: 3 orgs T99: 2 orgs R01: 2 orgs T23: 2 orgs T11: 2 orgs T12: 2 orgs S22: 2 orgs T70: 2 orgs W30: 2 orgs T31: 2 orgs R99: 2 orgs W12: 2 orgs S99Z: 1 orgs U12: 1 orgs V12: 1 orgs W40: 1 orgs W22P: 1 orgs T700: 1 orgs T110: 1 orgs R23: 1 orgs T22Z: 1 orgs T03: 1 orgs T50: 1 orgs S200: 1 orgs S32: 1 orgs S12: 1 orgs S43: 1 orgs W24: 1 orgs S50Z: 1 orgs R26: 1 orgs W11: 1 orgs V99: 1 orgs S46: 1 orgs R05: 1 orgs S47: 1 orgs S31B: 1 orgs W802: 1 orgs W038: 1 orgs U035: 1 orgs U41: 1 orgs W99: 1 orgs S20: 1 orgs S21: 1 orgs S038: 1 orgs

Top 20 Public Benefit Nonprofits by Revenue

#OrganizationRevenueAssetsScoreState
1 Buck Institute For Research On Aging $73.7M $140.3M CA
2 United Electric Cooperative Inc $35.1M $126.8M PA
3 Mercy Ships Foundation $21.9M $278.9M TX
4 Pilgrim Foundation $16.0M $21.9M DE
5 The Brunson Foundation $15.8M $105.2M CA
6 High International Home Furnishings Market Authority Corp $13.9M $10.5M NC
7 Community Foundation Of Northwest Mississippi Inc $12.4M $48.6M MS
8 United Way Of Northern New Jersey Inc $12.1M $19.5M 75/100 NJ
9 Eko $9.2M $834K CA
10 Southeast Coastal Ocean Observing Regional Association $6.6M $2.6M SC
11 Kennesaw State University Athletic Association Inc $6.5M $8.2M GA
12 11 11 Foundation $5.5M $4.1M VA
13 Varnum De Rose Trust $4.5M $7.4M PA
14 Eaglemere Foundation Inc $3.9M $13.5M MA
15 Wisconsin Policy Forum Inc $3.7M $7.7M WI
16 Association Of Governmental Risk Pools $3.7M $1.8M GA
17 Marley Park Community Association $3.6M $1.8M 88/100 AZ
18 University Heights Association Inc $3.3M $831K 85/100 NY
19 Greater Seattle Partners $2.8M $1.1M WA
20 American Legion $2.7M $503K OH

Geographic Distribution

Top states with the most public benefit nonprofits:

NJ: 5 orgs SC: 5 orgs GA: 5 orgs KY: 4 orgs WI: 4 orgs NV: 4 orgs WY: 4 orgs VT: 3 orgs ID: 3 orgs AK: 3 orgs MT: 3 orgs WA: 3 orgs

Frequently Asked Questions

How many public benefit nonprofits are there?

There are 98 public benefit nonprofits tracked by NonprofitSpending, classified under NTEE codes R, S, T, U, V, W.

What is the largest public benefit nonprofit?

The largest public benefit nonprofit by revenue is Buck Institute For Research On Aging with $73.7M in annual revenue.

How much do public benefit nonprofits spend on programs?

On average, public benefit nonprofits spend 67% of their budget on programs, 27% on administration, and 6% on fundraising.

What states have the most public benefit nonprofits?

The top states are NJ (5), SC (5), GA (5), KY (4), WI (4).

How can I verify a public benefit nonprofit is legitimate?

Check the organization's Mission Score, review red flags, examine spending breakdowns, and verify their IRS 990 filings on NonprofitSpending. Legitimate public benefit nonprofits typically spend 65%+ of their budget on programs.

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