Nonprofit spending analysis for Mississippi: 84% goes to programs, 12% to administration, 5% to fundraising. Based on 281 organizations.
Among 9,997 nonprofits in Mississippi, 281 report detailed spending breakdowns. On average, 84% of expenses go directly to charitable programs, 12% to administrative costs, and 5% to fundraising activities.
Mississippi 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 281 organizations collectively manage $16.3B in revenue and $29.6B in assets, making spending efficiency a critical metric for the charitable sector in Mississippi.
| # | Organization | Program % | Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lucian A & Jerri Jeter Harvey Foundation | 50% | $10 |
| 2 | Martocci Memorial Foundation Inc | 50% | $92 |
| 3 | Whitehead Foundation Inc | 50% | $6K |
| 4 | Arden Cares | 60% | $1K |
| 5 | Pneuma Winds Of Hope Inc | 70% | $294K |
| 6 | Delta Partners Ii Inc | 70% | $177K |
| 7 | Jackson Music Awards Association Inc | 70% | $46K |
| 8 | Tree Stand Manufacturers Association Inc | 70% | $233K |
| 9 | Mid South Dressage Academy Inc | 70% | $167K |
| 10 | Stephenson Family Foundation | 70% | $98K |
| 11 | Institute For Compatible Development | 70% | $128K |
| 12 | Marie H Ellis Foundation | 70% | $1 |
| 13 | Diabetes Wellness Foundation Inc | 70% | $0 |
| 14 | Park Acquisition Corporation | 70% | $103K |
| 15 | Make A Difference Foundation | 70% | $89K |
| 16 | Partnership Foundation Inc | 70% | $4.7M |
| 17 | Harless Foundation | 70% | $20K |
| 18 | Riley Foundation | 70% | $5K |
| 19 | Summit Historical Society | 70% | $5 |
| 20 | Afcea Educational Foundation | 70% | $0 |
On average, Mississippi nonprofits spend 84% on programs, 12% on administration, and 5% on fundraising. This is based on IRS 990 data from 281 organizations.
Most charity evaluators consider 75% or higher to be a strong program expense ratio. In Mississippi, the average is 84%.
The table above ranks Mississippi nonprofits by program spending percentage. You can also use our Rankings page to find the most efficient organizations nationally or by state.