Nonprofit spending analysis for Illinois: 84% goes to programs, 11% to administration, 5% to fundraising. Based on 566 organizations.
Among 9,987 nonprofits in Illinois, 566 report detailed spending breakdowns. On average, 84% of expenses go directly to charitable programs, 11% to administrative costs, and 5% to fundraising activities.
Illinois 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 566 organizations collectively manage $303.4B in revenue and $480.4B in assets, making spending efficiency a critical metric for the charitable sector in Illinois.
| # | Organization | Program % | Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | American Osteopathic Academy Of Addiction Medicine | 40% | $689K |
| 2 | Franklin Square Foundation | 70% | $603K |
| 3 | The Kwame Nkrumah Academy Inc | 70% | $2.0M |
| 4 | Muscular Dystrophy Association | 70% | $87.5M |
| 5 | American Society Of Home Inspectors | 70% | $2.8M |
| 6 | Cedar Hill Foundation | 70% | $4.2M |
| 7 | Phelps Trust Fbo Tuttle Fund | 70% | $6.0M |
| 8 | Mary Caroline Phelps Tr For Aging In America | 70% | $2.9M |
| 9 | Lohengrin Foundation Inc | 70% | $5.8M |
| 10 | Association For Corporate Growth Inc | 70% | $27.3M |
| 11 | Charles Busch Cemetary Trust 0735660 Uw Fbo | 70% | $8.3M |
| 12 | Schmidt Family Foundation | 70% | $5.4M |
| 13 | The Hajim Family Foundation | 70% | $4.0M |
| 14 | Tensor Foundation | 70% | $815K |
| 15 | Fred & Harriett Taylor Foundation | 70% | $2.8M |
| 16 | Hopebound Ministries Inc | 70% | $596K |
| 17 | Urban Prep Academies | 70% | $6.5M |
| 18 | American Property Casualty Insurance Association | 70% | $82.0M |
| 19 | The First Spoke Foundation | 70% | $4.5M |
| 20 | Holiness Homes Of Vision | 70% | $1.0M |
On average, Illinois nonprofits spend 84% on programs, 11% on administration, and 5% on fundraising. This is based on IRS 990 data from 566 organizations.
Most charity evaluators consider 75% or higher to be a strong program expense ratio. In Illinois, the average is 84%.
The table above ranks Illinois nonprofits by program spending percentage. You can also use our Rankings page to find the most efficient organizations nationally or by state.