Nonprofit spending analysis for Michigan: 84% goes to programs, 11% to administration, 5% to fundraising. Based on 487 organizations.
Among 9,990 nonprofits in Michigan, 487 report detailed spending breakdowns. On average, 84% of expenses go directly to charitable programs, 11% to administrative costs, and 5% to fundraising activities.
Michigan 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 487 organizations collectively manage $264.9B in revenue and $357.1B in assets, making spending efficiency a critical metric for the charitable sector in Michigan.
| # | Organization | Program % | Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Detroit Chapter Of The National Guardsmen Inc | 46% | $226K |
| 2 | Animals And Society Institute Inc | 60% | $177K |
| 3 | Vision Hope Community Development Corporation Inc | 70% | $309K |
| 4 | Sutaruk Foundation | 70% | $1.8M |
| 5 | Delta Kappa Epsilon Fraternity | 70% | $1.7M |
| 6 | World Leisure & Recreation Association Inc | 70% | $208K |
| 7 | Veterans Support Foundation | 70% | $629K |
| 8 | Benevolent And Protective Order Of Elks Of The Usa | 70% | $286K |
| 9 | Agape Cares Inc | 70% | $933K |
| 10 | Kaufman Mayo Foundation | 70% | $323K |
| 11 | War Memorial Munson Health Services | 70% | $0 |
| 12 | Jas Hechtman I Nonprofit Corporation | 70% | $0 |
| 13 | Nhf Sub Central | 70% | $313K |
| 14 | Wpl Foundation | 70% | $6.9M |
| 15 | Mers Real Estate Corporation | 70% | $397K |
| 16 | Foren Family Foundation | 70% | $206K |
| 17 | Traverse City Film Festival | 70% | $499K |
| 18 | United In Christ Ministries | 70% | $192K |
| 19 | Zion Christian Church Foundation | 70% | $247K |
| 20 | Brown Tassell Foundation | 70% | $548K |
On average, Michigan nonprofits spend 84% on programs, 11% on administration, and 5% on fundraising. This is based on IRS 990 data from 487 organizations.
Most charity evaluators consider 75% or higher to be a strong program expense ratio. In Michigan, the average is 84%.
The table above ranks Michigan nonprofits by program spending percentage. You can also use our Rankings page to find the most efficient organizations nationally or by state.