How Community Improvement Nonprofits Spend Money

Spending analysis for community improvement nonprofits: 85% programs, 10% admin, 5% fundraising. Based on 8 organizations.

60Total Orgs

8Report Spending

85%Avg Programs

10%Avg Admin

5%Avg Fundraising

85% Programs

10% Admin

5% Fund

Spending Patterns in Community Improvement

Among 60 community improvement nonprofits, 8 report detailed spending data. The sector averages 85% on programs, 10% on administration, and 5% on fundraising.

With $62.3M in combined revenue and $41.4M in assets, the community improvement 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 Community Improvement Nonprofits

#	Organization	Program %	Revenue	State
1	New Hampshire Auctioneers Asso Inc	100%	$0	NH
2	University Heights Association Inc	90%	$3.3M	NY
3	Georgia Association Of Regional Development Centers Inc	90%	$924K	GA
4	Marley Park Community Association	85%	$3.6M	AZ
5	Ameritrust Cdc	80%	$1.7M	WA
6	Alpharetta Business Association Inc	80%	$339K	GA
7	Greater Monadnock Society For Human Resource Management	80%	$0	NH
8	National Kitchen & Bath Assoc	75%	$0	NV
9	Bennington County Bar Association Inc	---	$0	VT
10	Bruneau Valley Boosters	---	$0	ID
11	Alaska Chapter Ptg	---	$0	AK
12	Hui Ohana Foundation	---	$0	HI
13	County Engineers Assn Of Ohio	---	$1.3M	OH
14	Possibilities Inc	---	$310K	OK
15	Medical Staff Of Research Medical Center	---	$211K	MO
16	National Lampac	---	$199K	DC
17	Southeast Coastal Ocean Observing Regional Association	---	$6.6M	SC
18	Ashland In Motion Inc	---	$334	KY
19	Tbd Mix Road Incorporated	---	$0	ID
20	High International Home Furnishings Market Authority Corp	---	$13.9M	NC
21	David R & Karen Daniel Family Foundation	---	$693K	LA
22	Vascular Access Certification Corporation	---	$847K	WI
23	Greater Seattle Partners	---	$2.8M	WA
24	Nevada Guardianship Association Inc	---	$0	NV
25	Association Of Governmental Risk Pools	---	$3.7M	GA
26	American Sports And Performance Dietitians Association	---	$1.0M	TX
27	Wyoming Airport Operators Association	---	$145K	WY
28	Local 861 Employer Container Royalty Trust	---	$467K	ME
29	South Carolina Human Services Providers Inc	---	$458K	SC
30	Great Falls Area Lodging Association Inc	---	$0	MT
31	Highland Business And Neighborhood Association	---	$0	NM
32	South Carolina Downtown Development Association Inc	---	$345K	SC
33	Lander Ambassadors Inc	---	$0	WY
34	E Ola Mau Na Leo O Kekaha	---	$153K	HI
35	North Dakota Construction Council	---	$132K	ND
36	Build2 Win	---	$0	NV
37	Women In Corporate Aviation	---	$51K	MS
38	International Council On Hotel Restaurant And Institutional Educa	---	$875K	VA
39	Pride In Saginaw Inc	---	$175K	MI
40	Native Island Business & Community Affairs Association Inc	---	$522K	SC
41	Coalition For Energy Choice	---	$4.3M	FL
42	Hooksett Chamber Of Commerce	---	$0	NH
43	Kappa Delta Sorority	---	$941K	WA
44	Groundwork Lawrence Inc	---	$3.9M	MA
45	Center For Educational Leadership	---	$170K	MD
46	Gloryland Community Outreaches Inc	---	$84K	AZ
47	Washington Nonprofits	---	$1.2M	WA
48	Pacific Coast Shellfish Growers Association	---	$721K	WA
49	Seeed Inc	---	$1.3M	TN
50	Kagro Washington	---	$235K	WA

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do community improvement nonprofits spend their money?

On average, 85% goes to programs, 10% to admin, and 5% to fundraising, based on 8 organizations reporting.

What is a good program expense ratio for community improvement organizations?

While the general benchmark is 75%+, program ratios vary by sector. Community Improvement nonprofits average 85%, which should be evaluated in the context of the specific type of work these organizations do.