How Religion Nonprofits Spend Money

Spending analysis for religion nonprofits: 82% programs, 12% admin, 7% fundraising. Based on 6 organizations.

40Total Orgs
6Report Spending
82%Avg Programs
12%Avg Admin
7%Avg Fundraising
82% Programs
12% Admin
7% Fund

Spending Patterns in Religion

Among 40 religion nonprofits, 6 report detailed spending data. The sector averages 82% on programs, 12% on administration, and 7% on fundraising.

With $27.0M in combined revenue and $37.8M in assets, the religion 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 Religion Nonprofits

#OrganizationProgram %RevenueState
1Dearborn Community Center90%$1.0MMI
2Out Of The Boat Ministries Inc90%$145KAL
3Yeshiva Ohr Yitzchak Inc80%$4.1MNY
4Hope Universal Inc80%$239KSC
5Indonesian Partnership75%$0MT
6Walls Of Faith Inc75%$45KIN
7Saint Joseph Radio Inc---$0MT
8The Fid Group---$7.4MCA
9Send Me Ministries Of Mobile Alabama Inc---$125KAL
10Servants International Inc---$724KCO
11New Beginnings Church---$0WV
12Gamechangers Foundation---$495KSC
13Point Is To Serve---$0SD
14Ministry Training Source---$76KLA
15St Lukes Episcopal Church Foundation Inc---$2.3MNC
16Lake Retreat Ministries Inc---$442KAR
17Operation Andrew Group Inc---$1.2MTN
18Barbara Cady Christian Ministries---$0LA
19Gobind Marg Society---$309KMI
20See Forward Ministries Corporation---$445KKY
21Congregation Or Chadash---$0RI
22Cs Kailua Church---$0HI
23Logos Communications International---$0ID
24Higher Power Inc---$19KIA
25Frontline Missions Inc---$808KGA
26Believers Arena Ministry Inc---$188KOK
275 F Church---$4.0MCA
28Pursuing Hope Ministry---$2KAL
29Faith Alive Christian Center---$0IN
30Catholic Human Services Foundation---$1.1MNJ
31Christian Affective Ministry Inc---$0DE
32Ignatian Associates---$69KNE
33Ministry In Motion Inc---$0NE
34Dmv Zion Church---$0VA
35Coram Deo Project---$1KKS
36Hindu Educational And Cultural Society Of America Corp---$1.6MOR
37Southern Appalachian Cottage School---$84KTN
38Iglesia Evangelica Monte Hermon---$0LA
39Grace & Truth Church---$0HI
40Uganda Catholic Community In Archdiocese Of Boston---$220KMA

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do religion nonprofits spend their money?

On average, 82% goes to programs, 12% to admin, and 7% to fundraising, based on 6 organizations reporting.

What is a good program expense ratio for religion organizations?

While the general benchmark is 75%+, program ratios vary by sector. Religion nonprofits average 82%, which should be evaluated in the context of the specific type of work these organizations do.