Nonprofit spending analysis for Maryland: 83% goes to programs, 12% to administration, 5% to fundraising. Based on 612 organizations.
Among 9,999 nonprofits in Maryland, 612 report detailed spending breakdowns. On average, 83% of expenses go directly to charitable programs, 12% to administrative costs, and 5% to fundraising activities.
Maryland nonprofits demonstrate strong program efficiency, with the average organization directing 83% of spending to programs — above the widely-cited 75% benchmark used by charity watchdog organizations.
The 612 organizations collectively manage $153.2B in revenue and $236.0B in assets, making spending efficiency a critical metric for the charitable sector in Maryland.
| # | Organization | Program % | Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ddw Llc | 50% | $16.0M |
| 2 | Pan American Society For Clinical Virology Inc | 60% | $385K |
| 3 | Hht Foundation International Inc | 60% | $7.5M |
| 4 | 316 Love Church Inc | 70% | $104K |
| 5 | Fox Haven Center | 70% | $411K |
| 6 | Seafarers Building Corporation | 70% | $659K |
| 7 | United Industrial Workers Of N A | 70% | $3.8M |
| 8 | Seafarers International Union Of North America | 70% | $1.6M |
| 9 | Thoroughbred Racing Associations Of The United States Inc | 70% | $354K |
| 10 | American Occupational Therapy Association Inc | 70% | $42.0M |
| 11 | National Fire Sprinkler Association Inc | 70% | $8.4M |
| 12 | Renfrew Foundation Inc | 70% | $123K |
| 13 | Steeplechase Fund | 70% | $149K |
| 14 | Alicia Patterson Foundation | 70% | $2.3M |
| 15 | Ruth M Knight Foundation Inc | 70% | $715K |
| 16 | American Occupational Therapy Foundation Inc | 70% | $14.1M |
| 17 | Fmw Medspa Inc | 70% | $686K |
| 18 | Woolard Homes Inc | 70% | $101K |
| 19 | Vesta Riverdale Inc | 70% | $95K |
| 20 | Delaware Aviation Museum Foundation | 70% | $253K |
On average, Maryland nonprofits spend 83% on programs, 12% on administration, and 5% on fundraising. This is based on IRS 990 data from 612 organizations.
Most charity evaluators consider 75% or higher to be a strong program expense ratio. In Maryland, the average is 83%.
The table above ranks Maryland nonprofits by program spending percentage. You can also use our Rankings page to find the most efficient organizations nationally or by state.