Nonprofit spending analysis for Colorado: 84% goes to programs, 11% to administration, 5% to fundraising. Based on 599 organizations.
Among 9,990 nonprofits in Colorado, 599 report detailed spending breakdowns. On average, 84% of expenses go directly to charitable programs, 11% to administrative costs, and 5% to fundraising activities.
Colorado 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 599 organizations collectively manage $77.9B in revenue and $169.6B in assets, making spending efficiency a critical metric for the charitable sector in Colorado.
| # | Organization | Program % | Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Genesis One Foundation | 10% | $1.0M |
| 2 | New Early Christian Church Charities | 19% | $534K |
| 3 | Alpha Phi International Fraternity Inc | 60% | $1.1M |
| 4 | Norwood Foundation | 70% | $33.1M |
| 5 | Dorothys Soft Touch Corp | 70% | $1.1M |
| 6 | Kissinger Family Foundation Inc | 70% | $5.2M |
| 7 | Dreams R Us Foundation | 70% | $5.3M |
| 8 | The Dillard Foundation | 70% | $1.8M |
| 9 | Alpha Phi International Fraternity Inc | 70% | $906K |
| 10 | Alpha Phi International Fraternity Inc | 70% | $610K |
| 11 | Telecompioneers | 70% | $3.3M |
| 12 | Lion Project | 70% | $322K |
| 13 | Cable Center | 70% | $34.5M |
| 14 | Heavens Hope Foundation | 70% | $175K |
| 15 | Family Policy Alliance | 70% | $600K |
| 16 | Mel Wolf Foundation | 70% | $856K |
| 17 | Rjc Family Foundation | 70% | $170K |
| 18 | Usa Team Handball | 70% | $535K |
| 19 | Conscious Capitalism Inc | 70% | $2.0M |
| 20 | Dharma Ocean Foundation | 70% | $392K |
On average, Colorado nonprofits spend 84% on programs, 11% on administration, and 5% on fundraising. This is based on IRS 990 data from 599 organizations.
Most charity evaluators consider 75% or higher to be a strong program expense ratio. In Colorado, the average is 84%.
The table above ranks Colorado nonprofits by program spending percentage. You can also use our Rankings page to find the most efficient organizations nationally or by state.