How Nonprofits Spend Money in Georgia

Nonprofit spending analysis for Georgia: 85% goes to programs, 11% to administration, 5% to fundraising. Based on 674 organizations.

9,994Total Nonprofits
674Report Spending
85%Avg Programs
11%Avg Admin
5%Avg Fundraising
$143.2BTotal Revenue
85% Programs
11% Admin
5% Fund

Spending Analysis

Among 9,994 nonprofits in Georgia, 674 report detailed spending breakdowns. On average, 85% of expenses go directly to charitable programs, 11% to administrative costs, and 5% to fundraising activities.

Georgia 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 674 organizations collectively manage $143.2B in revenue and $253.3B in assets, making spending efficiency a critical metric for the charitable sector in Georgia.

Most Efficient Nonprofits in Georgia

#OrganizationProgram %RevenueScore
1Abraham J & Phyllis Katz Foundation Ua 060794100%$24.2M95/100
2Partners Cooperative Inc100%$86.9M95/100
3Roy L Parker Family Foundation Inc100%$255K95/100
4Mlk Band Boosters Inc100%$160/100
5Harris Financial Corp Bmo Us Sub Tr100%$1.3M85/100
6Green Power Emc99%$64.1M95/100
7Hillgrove High School Band Boosterclub99%$497K95/100
8Carter Center Collaborative Inc99%$234.8M95/100
9Voices For Georgias Children Inc99%$4.7M95/100
10Insurance Trust For Delta Retirees Inc99%$95.1M95/100
11United Parcel Service Veba Ups Health And Welfare Plan99%$1.1B85/100
12Federal Defenders Of The Middle Distric Of Georgia Inc96%$5.3M95/100
13The Correll Family Foundation Inc95%$9.7M90/100
14North Gwinnett High School Dugout Club Inc95%$298K90/100
15Joseph And Felicia Weber Family Foundation Inc95%$1.8M85/100
16Hoenes Foundation Inc95%$187K90/100
17A E M Family Foundation95%$5.0M90/100
18Greater Atlanta Christian Foundation Inc95%$2.2M90/100
19Lanier Football Officials Association Incorporated95%$273K90/100
20Westlake High School Band Booster95%$264K90/100
21Mceachern High School Athletic Booster Club Inc95%$721K90/100
22Marianne H Halle Animal Support Foundation Inc95%$4.1M92/100
23Cox Employee Relief Fund Inc95%$2.8M90/100
24Jackson Emc Foundation Inc95%$1.3M90/100
25Smurfit Westrock Employee Relief Fund95%$387K92/100
26Stinchcomb Family Foundation Inc95%$4.1M90/100
27Augusta Affordable Housingcorporation95%$1.7M90/100
28Lassiter Touchdown Club Inc95%$287K90/100
29Klaus Family Foundation95%$1.5M90/100
30Witness To War Foundation Inc95%$436K92/100
31First Step Staffing95%$63.4M92/100
32Wade L Layton Charitable Trust95%$4.6M90/100
33Sober Living America Inc94%$18.3M90/100
34Oquossoc Angling Assoc90%$268K95/100
35Friends Of Oatland Island Inc90%$242K95/100
36Get Real Ministries90%$142K85/100
37Craddock Center Inc90%$438K92/100
38Lifeline Animal Project Inc90%$25.6M95/100
39King Of Peace Episcopal Day School Inc90%$574K92/100
40Tifton Judicial Circuit Shelter Inc Ruths Cottages90%$1.7M92/100
41Flowery Branch High School Touchdown Booster Club90%$189K85/100
42Ciudad De Angeles Inc90%$1.0M92/100
43T W Ministries Inc90%$391K75/100
44Dalton Convention And Visitors Bureau90%$985K85/100
45Janice Barnett Ministries Incorporated90%$145K90/100
46Societe International De Telecommunications & Aeronautiques90%$437.2M85/100
47Rothkopf Greenberg Family Foundation Trust90%$870K85/100
48No Limits Community Development Corporation90%$1.4M90/100
49Assurant Foundation90%$8.6M90/100
50Mucolipidosis Type Iv Foundation Inc90%$3.8M92/100

Least Efficient Nonprofits in Georgia

#OrganizationProgram %Revenue
1Country Day School Headmasters50%$300K
2Judith Alexander Foundation Inc60%$251K
3Ligon Foundation60%$2.3M
4College Language Association60%$146K
5Ministry Services Group Inc70%$314K
6Integrity Transformations Community Development Corporation70%$190K
7Amazing Grace Evangelical International Ministries Inc70%$200K
8American Council For Judaism Inc70%$229K
9Ethics Resource Center Inc70%$1.8M
10Ravi Zacharias International Ministries70%$0
11The American College Of Family Trial Lawyers Inc70%$450K
12Sam Spiegel Foundation Inc70%$7.5M
13National Association Of Vision Care Plans Inc70%$3.3M
14Turkish American Chamber Of Commerce Of The Se United States70%$154K
15Board For Critical Care Transport Paramedic Certification70%$902K
16Rosswoods Inc70%$749K
17Tanner Medical Center70%$0
18Wish Foundation Inc70%$3.5M
19Saint Peter Ministries Inc70%$177K
20Guidinglight Ministries International70%$190K

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do Georgia nonprofits spend their money?

On average, Georgia nonprofits spend 85% on programs, 11% on administration, and 5% on fundraising. This is based on IRS 990 data from 674 organizations.

What is a good program expense ratio?

Most charity evaluators consider 75% or higher to be a strong program expense ratio. In Georgia, the average is 85%.

How can I find the most efficient nonprofits?

The table above ranks Georgia nonprofits by program spending percentage. You can also use our Rankings page to find the most efficient organizations nationally or by state.