How Housing Nonprofits Spend Money

Spending analysis for housing nonprofits: 83% programs, 12% admin, 6% fundraising. Based on 4 organizations.

37Total Orgs
4Report Spending
83%Avg Programs
12%Avg Admin
6%Avg Fundraising
83% Programs
12% Admin
6% Fund

Spending Patterns in Housing

Among 37 housing nonprofits, 4 report detailed spending data. The sector averages 83% on programs, 12% on administration, and 6% on fundraising.

With $125.2M in combined revenue and $348.0M in assets, the housing 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 Housing Nonprofits

#OrganizationProgram %RevenueState
1Synergy Community Development Corporation90%$2.9MCA
2Westwood Senior Housing Corp85%$3.8MNJ
3My Sisters Place Of Gainesville Inc80%$1.3MGA
4Lasell Village Inc75%$29.0MMA
5Homecroft Inc---$451KOH
6Disciples Housing Of Tacoma Washington---$640KWA
7Habitat For Humanity International Inc---$950KTN
8Patriot Home Project Inc---$3KLA
9Equality Community Housing Corporation---$15.7MAZ
10Northport Good Samaritan Housing Inc---$0SD
11Waters Tower Senior Housing Inc---$3.4MMI
12Paul Bunyan Road Assoc Inc---$0ME
13Lane House Housing Initiative Corporation---$0ME
14American Gi Forum Casa De Amistad Inc---$371KTN
15Highland Park Affordable Housing Corporation---$333KNJ
16Propylon Nonprofit Housing Corp---$232KMI
17Shiloh Community Housing Inc---$729KAK
18Wshdc Zhdc Apartments Inc---$431KOH
19Noble Borg Housing Foundation---$0NV
20Shelter From The Storm Ministries Inc---$721KWI
21Archuleta Housing Corp---$1.0MCO
22Madison County Senior Housing Inc---$190KMO
23Habitat For Humanity International Inc---$7.3MMI
24House Of Peaceful Embrace---$587KNV
25Caldwell Housing Corporation---$110KTN
26Covenant Living Of Bixby Inc---$4.0MOK
27Servants Of Shelter Of Koochiching County---$638KMN
28Sunrise Of Pasco County Inc---$3.5MFL
29Heading Home Inc---$43.0MMA
30Fredricke Court Development Corporation---$353KMA
31Agape Ardmore Inc---$257KOK
32Gamelin Association---$514KWA
33Peckham Housing Corporation Ii---$309KMI
34Grace Place---$368KMN
35Danville Senior Housing Inc---$322KVA
36Rippling Waters---$1.4MIA
37National Church Residences Of---$362KOH

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do housing nonprofits spend their money?

On average, 83% goes to programs, 12% to admin, and 6% to fundraising, based on 4 organizations reporting.

What is a good program expense ratio for housing organizations?

While the general benchmark is 75%+, program ratios vary by sector. Housing nonprofits average 83%, which should be evaluated in the context of the specific type of work these organizations do.