How Education Nonprofits Spend Money

Spending analysis for education nonprofits: 86% programs, 11% admin, 4% fundraising. Based on 19 organizations.

199Total Orgs

19Report Spending

86%Avg Programs

11%Avg Admin

4%Avg Fundraising

86% Programs

11% Admin

4% Fund

Spending Patterns in Education

Among 199 education nonprofits, 19 report detailed spending data. The sector averages 86% on programs, 11% on administration, and 4% on fundraising.

With $887.4M in combined revenue and $2.0B in assets, the education sector represents a significant portion of the charitable landscape. The strong program ratio indicates that organizations in this sector generally prioritize direct service delivery.

Most Efficient Education Nonprofits

#	Organization	Program %	Revenue	State
1	Dover Adult Learning Center Inc	90%	$406K	NH
2	Saint Basil Academy Of Classicalstudies	90%	$339K	WA
3	Rolling Hills Charter School Inc	90%	$2.1M	ID
4	Missouri Torah Institute	90%	$3.7M	MO
5	The Tandana Foundation Inc	90%	$986K	OH
6	Harrison Village Library	90%	$157K	ME
7	Ione Education Foundation	90%	$177K	OR
8	Cnu New England Inc	90%	$6K	CT
9	Families On The Move Of New York City	90%	$1.7M	NY
10	Hollis Preschool	90%	$296K	NH
11	California Virtual Academies At Los Angeles	90%	$89.6M	CA
12	Oregon And Southern Idaho Laborers Employers Training Tr	90%	$11.1M	OR
13	Nebraska Recycling Council	90%	$616K	NE
14	Arms Around Ba Inc	90%	$606K	OK
15	Jumpstart Community Training & Services Inc	85%	$577K	NJ
16	Saint Marys Nursery School	85%	$1.2M	PA
17	Northeastern Seminary	80%	$1.8M	NY
18	Kean University Foundation Inc	70%	$31.8M	NJ
19	Dede Emerson Foundation Inc	50%	$860K	MN
20	Alexandria Classical Christian Academy	---	$436K	VA
21	Mission Preparatory	---	$10.0M	CA
22	Edward Waters University Inc	---	$35.2M	FL
23	John Hay Elementary Ptsa	---	$238K	WA
24	Hotsprings Elementary Parent Teacher Organization	---	$0	MT
25	Moravian College Housing Inc	---	$2.4M	PA
26	American Association Of University Women	---	$0	IA
27	Freedoms Light Foundation	---	$0	UT
28	New Hampshire Architecture Foundation	---	$0	NH
29	Aloha Kai Foundation	---	$35K	HI
30	Activities Beyond The Classroom	---	$6.2M	OH
31	Friends Of The James Blackstone Memorial Library	---	$182K	CT
32	Addenbrooke Classical Academy Inc	---	$13.4M	CO
33	Asm Materials Education Foundation	---	$2.9M	OH
34	Reach Out And Read Inc	---	$26.8M	MA
35	American Design & Drafting Association	---	$69K	TN
36	Cutting Edge Child Care Inc	---	$0	MS
37	Out Of The North Ministries	---	$0	AK
38	Priceville High School Band Boosters Inc	---	$69	AL
39	Tpaa Foundation	---	$1.0M	IN
40	Midland Christian School	---	$29.3M	TX
41	Delaware County Christian School Society	---	$19.7M	PA
42	Houghton Lake Cooperative Preschool Inc	---	$438K	MI
43	Wopanaak Language And Cultural Weetyoo Inc	---	$290K	MA
44	Guilford Lakes Pto	---	$78K	CT
45	Elevate Atlanta Inc	---	$444K	GA
46	Collinsville Cardinals Three Point Club	---	$0	OK
47	Wilmington Sudbury School	---	$0	DE
48	Webb School	---	$34.3M	TN
49	As Sabeel Academy Of Greenville	---	$1.0M	SC
50	United States China Association Of Commerce 1618 Inc	---	$8	DC

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do education nonprofits spend their money?

On average, 86% goes to programs, 11% to admin, and 4% to fundraising, based on 19 organizations reporting.

What is a good program expense ratio for education organizations?

While the general benchmark is 75%+, program ratios vary by sector. Education nonprofits average 86%, which should be evaluated in the context of the specific type of work these organizations do.