Nonprofit spending analysis for North Carolina: 85% goes to programs, 11% to administration, 4% to fundraising. Based on 618 organizations.
Among 9,994 nonprofits in North Carolina, 618 report detailed spending breakdowns. On average, 85% of expenses go directly to charitable programs, 11% to administrative costs, and 4% to fundraising activities.
North Carolina nonprofits demonstrate strong program efficiency, with the average organization directing 85% of spending to programs — above the widely-cited 75% benchmark used by charity watchdog organizations.
The 618 organizations collectively manage $121.9B in revenue and $298.8B in assets, making spending efficiency a critical metric for the charitable sector in North Carolina.
| # | Organization | Program % | Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | U S P S Educational Fund | 10% | $1.2M |
| 2 | Boyd Works Foundation Inc | 70% | $283K |
| 3 | American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants | 70% | $252.9M |
| 4 | Alabama Nonprofit Housing Inc | 70% | $1.6M |
| 5 | Lamaze International | 70% | $1.2M |
| 6 | Midgard Foundation | 70% | $76K |
| 7 | Greater Praise Tabernacle International Fellowship Ministrie | 70% | $202K |
| 8 | The James G Martin Center For Academic Renewal | 70% | $808K |
| 9 | Surgical Review Corporation | 70% | $5.8M |
| 10 | Lutheran Home Albemarle Property | 70% | $414K |
| 11 | Lutheran Home At Trinity Oaks Property Inc | 70% | $780K |
| 12 | Southern Atlantic Healthcare Alliance | 70% | $598K |
| 13 | Hopewell Academy Inc | 70% | $830K |
| 14 | Insurance Federation Of North Carolina Inc | 70% | $300K |
| 15 | Goler Place Inc | 70% | $532K |
| 16 | Farmers Outreach Solutions Inc | 70% | $717K |
| 17 | North Carolina Center For Automotive Research Inc | 70% | $716K |
| 18 | Kappa Sigma Fraternity | 70% | $267K |
| 19 | L I F E Skills Foundation | 70% | $337K |
| 20 | Patriot Charities | 70% | $0 |
On average, North Carolina nonprofits spend 85% on programs, 11% on administration, and 4% on fundraising. This is based on IRS 990 data from 618 organizations.
Most charity evaluators consider 75% or higher to be a strong program expense ratio. In North Carolina, the average is 85%.
The table above ranks North Carolina nonprofits by program spending percentage. You can also use our Rankings page to find the most efficient organizations nationally or by state.