Nonprofit spending analysis for Arizona: 84% goes to programs, 12% to administration, 4% to fundraising. Based on 588 organizations.
Among 9,988 nonprofits in Arizona, 588 report detailed spending breakdowns. On average, 84% of expenses go directly to charitable programs, 12% to administrative costs, and 4% to fundraising activities.
Arizona 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 588 organizations collectively manage $69.1B in revenue and $111.0B in assets, making spending efficiency a critical metric for the charitable sector in Arizona.
| # | Organization | Program % | Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nogales High School Hall Of Fame Inc | 55% | $132K |
| 2 | Gerald Abell Foundation Inc | 60% | $32K |
| 3 | Miracle House Foundation | 60% | $17K |
| 4 | Christian Care Foundation | 60% | $80K |
| 5 | Maplewood Foundation | 60% | $10K |
| 6 | Alliance For Performance Excellence Inc | 70% | $116K |
| 7 | University Of The Seven Rays | 70% | $93K |
| 8 | Second Foundation | 70% | $25K |
| 9 | Sigma Phi Society Inc | 70% | $93K |
| 10 | National Association Of Railroad Trial Counsel | 70% | $493K |
| 11 | Thomas G Aruth Foundation | 70% | $90K |
| 12 | Karuna Foundation | 70% | $910K |
| 13 | Jaggi Family Foundation | 70% | $228K |
| 14 | Policia Internacional Sonora Arizona Inc | 70% | $8K |
| 15 | Business Development Institute | 70% | $19K |
| 16 | Cougar Football Club Inc | 70% | $66K |
| 17 | Red Rover Ventures | 70% | $194K |
| 18 | Hummingbird Monitoring Network | 70% | $20K |
| 19 | American Board Of Radiology Foundation | 70% | $1.1M |
| 20 | Integrated Health Corporation | 70% | $100K |
On average, Arizona nonprofits spend 84% on programs, 12% on administration, and 4% on fundraising. This is based on IRS 990 data from 588 organizations.
Most charity evaluators consider 75% or higher to be a strong program expense ratio. In Arizona, the average is 84%.
The table above ranks Arizona nonprofits by program spending percentage. You can also use our Rankings page to find the most efficient organizations nationally or by state.