How Recreation Nonprofits Spend Money

Spending analysis for recreation nonprofits: 87% programs, 9% admin, 5% fundraising. Based on 6 organizations.

64Total Orgs
6Report Spending
87%Avg Programs
9%Avg Admin
5%Avg Fundraising
87% Programs
9% Admin
5% Fund

Spending Patterns in Recreation

Among 64 recreation nonprofits, 6 report detailed spending data. The sector averages 87% on programs, 9% on administration, and 5% on fundraising.

With $54.2M in combined revenue and $128.5M in assets, the recreation 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 Recreation Nonprofits

#OrganizationProgram %RevenueState
1International Tennis Hall Of Fame Incorporated90%$21.3MRI
2Rimmon Club Inc90%$355KNH
3Newport Cal Ripken85%$22KNH
4Bartlett Athletic & Recreation Association85%$150KNH
5Westbrook Seals85%$233KME
6Wareham Gatemen Baseball Inc85%$279KMA
7Dc Dragon Boat Club Inc---$0DC
8Norman Area Quilters Guild---$7KOK
9Boxing Resource Center---$127KTN
10Wyoming Youth Baseball Foundation---$0WY
11Friends Of Canby Grove Park Inc---$0DE
12Kiwanis Ski Club Inc---$489KMI
13Summit Futbol Club---$113KVT
14Community Yoga Fund Inc---$693KVT
15Spearfish American Legion Baseball Inc---$107KSD
16Outdoor Buddies Inc---$281KCO
17Hypoxia Dragway---$0WY
18Imperial Soccer Club---$1.6MTX
19Grant Park Conservancy Inc---$1.4MGA
20Middletown Recreation Association Inc---$51KKY
21Park River Hockey Boosters---$90KND
22Little League Baseball Inc---$186KAZ
23Southeast Missouri District Fair Foundation---$282KMO
24Oregon City Soccer Club Inc---$205KOR
25Amateur Athletic Union Of The United States---$171KTN
26Rochester Area Sports Trails Alliance---$111KVT
27Brandon Futbol Club---$776KMS
28Astd Certification Institute---$4.4MVA
29Ka Ulukoa---$1.3MHI
30Cibola High School Baseball Boosterclub---$0NM
31Harrison County Archery---$0WV
32Central Arkansas Velo---$0AR
33Attitash Alpine Educational Foundation---$568KNH
34Irmo Little League---$340KSC
35Skate Journeys---$340KWA
36Alabama Fire Football Foundation---$0AL
37Little League Baseball Inc---$85KHI
38Fallston Club Inc---$935KMD
39Bike Works Seattle---$2.6MWA
40Little League Baseball Inc---$241KKY
41Graettinger Community Visioning---$111KIA
42Martinsburg Blue Sox Inc---$0WV
43Taos Mountain Balloon Rally Association---$0NM
44Center Grove Soccer Club Inc---$1.7MIN
45Spl Sports Inc---$2.8MAZ
46Gopher Hill Festival Society---$72KSC
47Independence Racing Team Inc---$0ID
48Raider Booster Club---$0ND
49Peninsula Soccer Club Inc---$448KNJ
50Americas State Parks Foundation---$416KKS

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do recreation nonprofits spend their money?

On average, 87% goes to programs, 9% to admin, and 5% to fundraising, based on 6 organizations reporting.

What is a good program expense ratio for recreation organizations?

While the general benchmark is 75%+, program ratios vary by sector. Recreation nonprofits average 87%, which should be evaluated in the context of the specific type of work these organizations do.