How Education Nonprofits Spend Money

Spending analysis for education nonprofits: 88% programs, 9% admin, 3% fundraising. Based on 14 organizations.

138Total Orgs

14Report Spending

88%Avg Programs

9%Avg Admin

3%Avg Fundraising

88% Programs

9% Admin

3% Fund

Spending Patterns in Education

Among 138 education nonprofits, 14 report detailed spending data. The sector averages 88% on programs, 9% on administration, and 3% on fundraising.

With $676.4M in combined revenue and $1.4B 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	Northeastern Seminary	80%	$1.8M	NY
14	Kean University Foundation Inc	70%	$31.8M	NJ
15	Alexandria Classical Christian Academy	---	$436K	VA
16	Mission Preparatory	---	$10.0M	CA
17	Edward Waters University Inc	---	$35.2M	FL
18	John Hay Elementary Ptsa	---	$238K	WA
19	Hotsprings Elementary Parent Teacher Organization	---	$0	MT
20	Moravian College Housing Inc	---	$2.4M	PA
21	American Association Of University Women	---	$0	IA
22	Freedoms Light Foundation	---	$0	UT
23	New Hampshire Architecture Foundation	---	$0	NH
24	Aloha Kai Foundation	---	$35K	HI
25	Activities Beyond The Classroom	---	$6.2M	OH
26	Friends Of The James Blackstone Memorial Library	---	$182K	CT
27	Addenbrooke Classical Academy Inc	---	$13.4M	CO
28	Asm Materials Education Foundation	---	$2.9M	OH
29	Reach Out And Read Inc	---	$26.8M	MA
30	American Design & Drafting Association	---	$69K	TN
31	Cutting Edge Child Care Inc	---	$0	MS
32	Out Of The North Ministries	---	$0	AK
33	Priceville High School Band Boosters Inc	---	$69	AL
34	Tpaa Foundation	---	$1.0M	IN
35	Midland Christian School	---	$29.3M	TX
36	Delaware County Christian School Society	---	$19.7M	PA
37	Houghton Lake Cooperative Preschool Inc	---	$438K	MI
38	Wopanaak Language And Cultural Weetyoo Inc	---	$290K	MA
39	Guilford Lakes Pto	---	$78K	CT
40	Elevate Atlanta Inc	---	$444K	GA
41	Collinsville Cardinals Three Point Club	---	$0	OK
42	Wilmington Sudbury School	---	$0	DE
43	Webb School	---	$34.3M	TN
44	As Sabeel Academy Of Greenville	---	$1.0M	SC
45	United States China Association Of Commerce 1618 Inc	---	$8	DC
46	1855 Blue And Gold House Corporation	---	$0	NH
47	Imagine Hill Avenue	---	$1.4M	OH
48	Anna Belle Carter Memorial Foundation	---	$0	OK
49	Crossover Scholarship Fund Inc	---	$1.2M	OK
50	Otto A Huth Scholarship Fund	---	$170K	NV

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do education nonprofits spend their money?

On average, 88% goes to programs, 9% to admin, and 3% to fundraising, based on 14 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 88%, which should be evaluated in the context of the specific type of work these organizations do.