Nonprofit spending analysis for Florida: 85% goes to programs, 11% to administration, 4% to fundraising. Based on 698 organizations.
Among 9,995 nonprofits in Florida, 698 report detailed spending breakdowns. On average, 85% of expenses go directly to charitable programs, 11% to administrative costs, and 4% to fundraising activities.
Florida nonprofits demonstrate strong program efficiency, with the average organization directing 85% of spending to programs — above the widely-cited 75% benchmark used by charity watchdog organizations.
The 698 organizations collectively manage $216.7B in revenue and $436.8B in assets, making spending efficiency a critical metric for the charitable sector in Florida.
| # | Organization | Program % | Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adp Totalsource Inc Health Andwelfare Plan Trust | 1% | $11.7M |
| 2 | Gross Foundation | 12% | $6.1M |
| 3 | Melville Foundation | 40% | $3.0M |
| 4 | Warren And Augusta Hume Foundation Inc | 50% | $78.8M |
| 5 | Screaming Comet Foundation | 50% | $6.6M |
| 6 | University Foundation For Educationand Research Inc | 50% | $2.3M |
| 7 | International Chain Salon Association | 60% | $637K |
| 8 | Bernard E & Edith B Waterman Charitable Foundation | 60% | $6.1M |
| 9 | Seafarers International Union Of North American | 70% | $31.2M |
| 10 | Jubilee Community Development Corporation | 70% | $762K |
| 11 | Kingjay Foundation Trust | 70% | $7.1M |
| 12 | Book Manufacturers Institute Inc | 70% | $697K |
| 13 | Dance Educators Of America Inc | 70% | $946K |
| 14 | Targum Shlishi Inc Aryeh & Raquel Rubin Foundation | 70% | $2.8M |
| 15 | Iesa Foundation | 70% | $699K |
| 16 | Karev Foundation Inc | 70% | $13.5M |
| 17 | Rayfield Family Literacy Inc | 70% | $1.0M |
| 18 | The Alliance For Floridas National Parks Trust Inc | 70% | $1.5M |
| 19 | Richard Foundation | 70% | $2.9M |
| 20 | Michael David Falk Foundation Inc | 70% | $1.7M |
On average, Florida nonprofits spend 85% on programs, 11% on administration, and 4% on fundraising. This is based on IRS 990 data from 698 organizations.
Most charity evaluators consider 75% or higher to be a strong program expense ratio. In Florida, the average is 85%.
The table above ranks Florida nonprofits by program spending percentage. You can also use our Rankings page to find the most efficient organizations nationally or by state.