How Animal-Related Nonprofits Spend Money

Spending analysis for animal-related nonprofits: 85% programs, 11% admin, 4% fundraising. Based on 3 organizations.

40Total Orgs

3Report Spending

85%Avg Programs

11%Avg Admin

4%Avg Fundraising

85% Programs

11% Admin

4% Fund

Spending Patterns in Animal-Related

Among 40 animal-related nonprofits, 3 report detailed spending data. The sector averages 85% on programs, 11% on administration, and 4% on fundraising.

With $17.1M in combined revenue and $29.0M in assets, the animal-related 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 Animal-Related Nonprofits

#	Organization	Program %	Revenue	State
1	Prairie Paws Rescue	90%	$49K	ND
2	Heartland Small Animal Rescue Inc	85%	$189K	IN
3	Funny Farm Rescue Ranch	80%	$81K	TN
4	The Turtles Back Inc	---	$0	ME
5	Double J Dog Ranch	---	$0	ID
6	Audubon Society Of North Central Arkansas	---	$0	AR
7	Fox Valley Helping Paws Animal Welfare Assoc Inc	---	$859K	IL
8	Bennington County Humane Society Inc	---	$1.4M	VT
9	Benjamin S Animal Sanctuary Inc	---	$0	KS
10	Bittersweet Rescue Farm And Equine Sanctuary	---	$0	MT
11	Meriden Humane Society	---	$665K	CT
12	Douglas County Low Cost Veterinary Services	---	$74K	OR
13	Animal Recovery Mission	---	$2.9M	FL
14	4 Corners Wolf Dog Rescue Sanctuary Inc	---	$100K	NM
15	B S Mini Ranch Rescue Inc	---	$0	SD
16	Catcade Inc	---	$1.2M	IL
17	Rainbow Rescues	---	$16K	WY
18	Take Paws Rescue	---	$729K	LA
19	Friends Of The Shelter	---	$0	NM
20	All Paws On Deck	---	$0	SC
21	Hope And Hearts 4 Paws Inc	---	$45K	LA
22	Coalition For Pet Protection	---	$0	NE
23	Mattawamkeag Mustang Haven	---	$0	ME
24	All About The Animals Foundation	---	$0	DE
25	Portsmouth Humane Society Inc	---	$1.4M	VA
26	Cardiac Education Group	---	$265K	MO
27	Great Basin Bird Observatory	---	$2.6M	NV
28	Capital Area Animal Welfare Society	---	$542K	LA
29	We Care For Animals	---	$54K	NV
30	Every Dog Rescue & Recovery	---	$0	RI
31	Action For Animals Inc	---	$1.9M	PA
32	Dirty Eagles Wrestling Association Inc	---	$0	NE
33	Bela Animal Legal Defense And Rescue	---	$0	MT
34	Louisiana Baby Mommas Rescue	---	$58K	LA
35	Wind River Wild Horse Sanctuary	---	$0	WY
36	Rescue Me Wv Inc	---	$221K	WV
37	Furry Friends Farm	---	$0	HI
38	Wilderness Trails Animal Park Inc	---	$1.2M	MI
39	Devoted Friends Animal Society Inc	---	$193K	MI
40	Alaskan Animal Rescue Friends	---	$417K	AK

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do animal-related nonprofits spend their money?

On average, 85% goes to programs, 11% to admin, and 4% to fundraising, based on 3 organizations reporting.

What is a good program expense ratio for animal-related organizations?

While the general benchmark is 75%+, program ratios vary by sector. Animal-Related nonprofits average 85%, which should be evaluated in the context of the specific type of work these organizations do.