How Mental Health Nonprofits Spend Money

Spending analysis for mental health nonprofits: 88% programs, 9% admin, 4% fundraising. Based on 2 organizations.

31Total Orgs
2Report Spending
88%Avg Programs
9%Avg Admin
4%Avg Fundraising
88% Programs
9% Admin
4% Fund

Spending Patterns in Mental Health

Among 31 mental health nonprofits, 2 report detailed spending data. The sector averages 88% on programs, 9% on administration, and 4% on fundraising.

With $124.3M in combined revenue and $56.7M in assets, the mental 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 Mental Health Nonprofits

#OrganizationProgram %RevenueState
1River Edge Foundation Inc90%$7.0MGA
2Inside Out Christian Counseling85%$82KIA
3Nami Of Washington County---$626KOR
4Integrity House---$2KLA
5High Country Early Intervention Inc---$1.9MAZ
6City On A Hill Inc---$1.6MKS
7Association Of Black Progressive Fire Fighters---$0KY
8Freedom Ministries---$0KS
9Benjamin Clark Foundation---$0NV
10Grace Counseling Center Of Florida Inc---$1.1MFL
11Wellmet Project Inc---$891KMA
12Remnant House---$71KMS
13Set Free Alaska---$14.1MAK
14Ediths House Of Recovery---$136KSC
15Renovations For Life Inc---$206KID
16Bremen Youth Services---$637KIL
17New 180 Club Inc---$0NM
18217 Recovery---$571KMI
19House Of Little Women---$0NV
20Nami Metro Suburban Inc---$5.3MIL
21Benefe Equine Assisted Therapycenter---$0AK
22The Childrens Hospital Of Philadelphia Practice Association---$20.1MPA
23Yana House---$455KIL
24Horses Guiding Humans Foundation---$811KWA
25Behavioral Health Association Of Nevada---$56KNV
26Idaho Federation Of Families For Childrens Mental Health Inc---$371KID
27Tanisha Andersen Foundation---$2KNE
28Nami Greater Toledo---$696KOH
29Kidspeace National Centers Inc---$66.5MPA
30New Beginnings Of Franklin County Georgia Inc---$1.2MGA
31Bebold Bedford Building Our Lives Drug Free---$0NH

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mental health nonprofits spend their money?

On average, 88% goes to programs, 9% to admin, and 4% to fundraising, based on 2 organizations reporting.

What is a good program expense ratio for mental health organizations?

While the general benchmark is 75%+, program ratios vary by sector. Mental Health nonprofits average 88%, which should be evaluated in the context of the specific type of work these organizations do.