How Health Nonprofits Spend Money

Spending analysis for health nonprofits: 86% programs, 10% admin, 4% fundraising. Based on 10 organizations.

85Total Orgs

10Report Spending

86%Avg Programs

10%Avg Admin

4%Avg Fundraising

86% Programs

10% Admin

4% Fund

Spending Patterns in Health

Among 85 health nonprofits, 10 report detailed spending data. The sector averages 86% on programs, 10% on administration, and 4% on fundraising.

With $9.6B in combined revenue and $9.5B in assets, the health 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 Health Nonprofits

#	Organization	Program %	Revenue	State
1	Compassionate Care Of Shelby County Inc	90%	$1.4M	OH
2	Katzman Family Foundation Inc	90%	$988K	FL
3	Community Health Center Of Buffalo Inc	90%	$16.9M	NY
4	The Hands Of Christ Inc	90%	$180K	TN
5	Schofield Residence Inc	85%	$18.2M	NY
6	Mainhealth Services	85%	$46.1M	ME
7	Angels Among Us	85%	$2.5M	NE
8	Northeast Hearing & Speech Center Inc	83%	$2.2M	ME
9	Mercy Ministries Of Laredo	80%	$2.2M	TX
10	Obesity Action Coalition Inc	80%	$4.2M	FL
11	South Dakota School Nurse Association	---	$0	SD
12	Presbyterian Hospital	---	$2.3B	NC
13	Hidden Acres Therapeutic Riding Center Inc	---	$367K	CT
14	Uc Health Foundation	---	$9.8M	OH
15	The Steve Mcgirr Charitable Foundation	---	$50K	NV
16	Foundation Of Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center Inc	---	$2.6M	IN
17	National Association To Advance Black Birth	---	$239K	DC
18	Lakeview Disaster Unit Inc	---	$155K	OR
19	Aunt Joyces Kids	---	$0	MS
20	Womens Life Care Center	---	$5.6M	MN
21	First Choice Physician Partners	---	$110.3M	TX
22	Portsmouth Hospital Corporation	---	$30.2M	OH
23	Image Clear Ultrasound Inc	---	$2.2M	OH
24	Opportunity Enterprises	---	$7.7M	ME
25	Oregon Nurses Foundation	---	$69K	OR
26	C V Parochial Medical Clinic Inc	---	$762K	PA
27	Childrens Surgical Associates Of Nj Inc	---	$16.8M	PA
28	Family House Inc	---	$714K	IL
29	Injury Prevention Project Inc	---	$0	NE
30	Saint Lukes Foundation Of Cleveland Ohio	---	$110.9M	OH
31	Cabell Huntington Hospital Auxiliary Inc	---	$2.8M	WV
32	Women S Wellness Inc	---	$1.3M	AR
33	Aslan Health	---	$178K	MN
34	St Lukes Regional Medical Center	---	$5.1B	ID
35	Hope Therapeutic Horsemanship Center Inc	---	$165K	MO
36	Carolina Medicorp Enterprises Llc	---	$42.1M	NC
37	Grace Dental And Medical Missions Inc	---	$992K	MA
38	Westminster Presbyterian Center Inc	---	$14.5M	SC
39	Neighborhood Health Center Inc	---	$9.5M	IN
40	Health & Nutrition Service Of Racine Inc	---	$829K	WI
41	Health Care Partners Of South Carolina Inc	---	$21.8M	SC
42	Space Coast Health Foundation Inc	---	$5.9M	FL
43	Friends Of Fisher House Arkansas Inc	---	$63K	AR
44	His House Of Aloha	---	$0	HI
45	Childrens Diagnostic & Treatment Center Inc	---	$25.1M	FL
46	Health First Foundation Northern Arizona	---	$3.2M	AZ
47	Mercy Hospital Jefferson	---	$253.1M	MO
48	Anthony Wayne Rehabilitation Center For Handicapped & Blind	---	$61.5M	IN
49	Faith Family Medical Center	---	$3.6M	TN
50	Promedica Coldwater Regional Hospital	---	$86.0M	MI

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do health nonprofits spend their money?

On average, 86% goes to programs, 10% to admin, and 4% to fundraising, based on 10 organizations reporting.

What is a good program expense ratio for health organizations?

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