Nonprofit spending analysis for Arkansas: 84% goes to programs, 12% to administration, 4% to fundraising. Based on 337 organizations.
Among 9,993 nonprofits in Arkansas, 337 report detailed spending breakdowns. On average, 84% of expenses go directly to charitable programs, 12% to administrative costs, and 4% to fundraising activities.
Arkansas nonprofits demonstrate strong program efficiency, with the average organization directing 84% of spending to programs — above the widely-cited 75% benchmark used by charity watchdog organizations.
The 337 organizations collectively manage $32.1B in revenue and $56.3B in assets, making spending efficiency a critical metric for the charitable sector in Arkansas.
| # | Organization | Program % | Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nebillie Inc | 50% | $250K |
| 2 | Arkansas Ilg Inc | 50% | $0 |
| 3 | Oliver Charitable Corporation | 60% | $831K |
| 4 | Arkansas Beverage Retailers Association | 70% | $65K |
| 5 | J Austin White Cultural Center Inc | 70% | $270K |
| 6 | Childrens Equity Coalition | 70% | $173K |
| 7 | Edward Craig Smith Scholarship Foundation Inc | 70% | $3K |
| 8 | Rosen Foundation | 70% | $52K |
| 9 | Southern Christian Mission Inc | 70% | $53K |
| 10 | Families Outreach Inc | 70% | $22K |
| 11 | The Griffin Charitable Organization | 70% | $120K |
| 12 | Florentz Estates Inc | 70% | $124K |
| 13 | Center For Human Excellence | 70% | $45K |
| 14 | Center For Women In Transition | 70% | $67K |
| 15 | Youth Golf Of Northwest Arkansas | 70% | $789K |
| 16 | Desha Area Directions Inc | 70% | $58K |
| 17 | Classic Charitable Foundation | 70% | $197K |
| 18 | Legacy Initiatives | 70% | $77K |
| 19 | Laura P Nichols Foundation | 70% | $98K |
| 20 | John L Rankin Senior Living Inc | 70% | $113K |
On average, Arkansas nonprofits spend 84% on programs, 12% on administration, and 4% on fundraising. This is based on IRS 990 data from 337 organizations.
Most charity evaluators consider 75% or higher to be a strong program expense ratio. In Arkansas, the average is 84%.
The table above ranks Arkansas nonprofits by program spending percentage. You can also use our Rankings page to find the most efficient organizations nationally or by state.