Nonprofit spending analysis for Massachusetts: 80% goes to programs, 13% to administration, 6% to fundraising. Based on 984 organizations.
Among 9,993 nonprofits in Massachusetts, 984 report detailed spending breakdowns. On average, 80% of expenses go directly to charitable programs, 13% to administrative costs, and 6% to fundraising activities.
Massachusetts nonprofits demonstrate strong program efficiency, with the average organization directing 80% of spending to programs — above the widely-cited 75% benchmark used by charity watchdog organizations.
The 984 organizations collectively manage $289.3B in revenue and $602.4B in assets, making spending efficiency a critical metric for the charitable sector in Massachusetts.
| # | Organization | Program % | Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Covenant Commonwealth Corporation | 1% | $3.2M |
| 2 | Elevator Constructors Building Association Inc | 1% | $421K |
| 3 | Neponset Community Services Inc | 3% | $578K |
| 4 | Hoyt Foundation Inc | 5% | $923K |
| 5 | Massachusetts Association Of Health Plans Inc | 10% | $4.0M |
| 6 | Quadraplex Housing Inc | 10% | $380K |
| 7 | Chelsea Yacht Club | 20% | $375K |
| 8 | Allen Park Tenants Association Inc | 25% | $2.5M |
| 9 | Tufts College Alumni Association Inc | 30% | $345K |
| 10 | Saint Francis Community Health Care Inc | 40% | $1.7M |
| 11 | Mental Health Programs Inc V | 40% | $240K |
| 12 | Wang Foundation | 45% | $642K |
| 13 | New England Ophthalmological Society Inc 85 Central St | 47% | $1.1M |
| 14 | Burlington Area Chamber Of Commerce Inc | 50% | $250K |
| 15 | Snowmobile Association Of Massachusetts Inc | 50% | $224K |
| 16 | Creative Haverhill Inc | 50% | $232K |
| 17 | The Jewish Cemetery Association Of Massachusetts Inc | 50% | $5.4M |
| 18 | Reliant Foundation Inc | 50% | $15.2M |
| 19 | Wellfleet Conservation Trust | 51% | $447K |
| 20 | Daybreak Inc | 60% | $552K |
On average, Massachusetts nonprofits spend 80% on programs, 13% on administration, and 6% on fundraising. This is based on IRS 990 data from 984 organizations.
Most charity evaluators consider 75% or higher to be a strong program expense ratio. In Massachusetts, the average is 80%.
The table above ranks Massachusetts nonprofits by program spending percentage. You can also use our Rankings page to find the most efficient organizations nationally or by state.