How Health Nonprofits Spend Money

Spending analysis for health nonprofits: 85% programs, 10% admin, 4% fundraising. Based on 7 organizations.

53Total Orgs

7Report Spending

85%Avg Programs

10%Avg Admin

4%Avg Fundraising

85% Programs

10% Admin

4% Fund

Spending Patterns in Health

Among 53 health nonprofits, 7 report detailed spending data. The sector averages 85% on programs, 10% on administration, and 4% on fundraising.

With $8.2B in combined revenue and $7.8B 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	Schofield Residence Inc	85%	$18.2M	NY
5	Northeast Hearing & Speech Center Inc	83%	$2.2M	ME
6	Mercy Ministries Of Laredo	80%	$2.2M	TX
7	Obesity Action Coalition Inc	80%	$4.2M	FL
8	South Dakota School Nurse Association	---	$0	SD
9	Presbyterian Hospital	---	$2.3B	NC
10	Hidden Acres Therapeutic Riding Center Inc	---	$367K	CT
11	Uc Health Foundation	---	$9.8M	OH
12	The Steve Mcgirr Charitable Foundation	---	$50K	NV
13	Foundation Of Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center Inc	---	$2.6M	IN
14	National Association To Advance Black Birth	---	$239K	DC
15	Lakeview Disaster Unit Inc	---	$155K	OR
16	Aunt Joyces Kids	---	$0	MS
17	Womens Life Care Center	---	$5.6M	MN
18	First Choice Physician Partners	---	$110.3M	TX
19	Portsmouth Hospital Corporation	---	$30.2M	OH
20	Image Clear Ultrasound Inc	---	$2.2M	OH
21	Opportunity Enterprises	---	$7.7M	ME
22	Oregon Nurses Foundation	---	$69K	OR
23	C V Parochial Medical Clinic Inc	---	$762K	PA
24	Childrens Surgical Associates Of Nj Inc	---	$16.8M	PA
25	Family House Inc	---	$714K	IL
26	Injury Prevention Project Inc	---	$0	NE
27	Saint Lukes Foundation Of Cleveland Ohio	---	$110.9M	OH
28	Cabell Huntington Hospital Auxiliary Inc	---	$2.8M	WV
29	Women S Wellness Inc	---	$1.3M	AR
30	Aslan Health	---	$178K	MN
31	St Lukes Regional Medical Center	---	$5.1B	ID
32	Hope Therapeutic Horsemanship Center Inc	---	$165K	MO
33	Carolina Medicorp Enterprises Llc	---	$42.1M	NC
34	Grace Dental And Medical Missions Inc	---	$992K	MA
35	Westminster Presbyterian Center Inc	---	$14.5M	SC
36	Neighborhood Health Center Inc	---	$9.5M	IN
37	Health & Nutrition Service Of Racine Inc	---	$829K	WI
38	Health Care Partners Of South Carolina Inc	---	$21.8M	SC
39	Space Coast Health Foundation Inc	---	$5.9M	FL
40	Friends Of Fisher House Arkansas Inc	---	$63K	AR
41	His House Of Aloha	---	$0	HI
42	Childrens Diagnostic & Treatment Center Inc	---	$25.1M	FL
43	Health First Foundation Northern Arizona	---	$3.2M	AZ
44	Mercy Hospital Jefferson	---	$253.1M	MO
45	Anthony Wayne Rehabilitation Center For Handicapped & Blind	---	$61.5M	IN
46	Faith Family Medical Center	---	$3.6M	TN
47	Promedica Coldwater Regional Hospital	---	$86.0M	MI
48	Horses With H E A R T Inc	---	$588K	AZ
49	Hospital Authority Of Marion County	---	$797K	GA
50	Lake Regional Health Foundation	---	$773K	MO

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do health nonprofits spend their money?

On average, 85% goes to programs, 10% to admin, and 4% to fundraising, based on 7 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 85%, which should be evaluated in the context of the specific type of work these organizations do.