Nonprofit spending analysis for Nebraska: 86% goes to programs, 11% to administration, 4% to fundraising. Based on 317 organizations.
Among 9,995 nonprofits in Nebraska, 317 report detailed spending breakdowns. On average, 86% of expenses go directly to charitable programs, 11% to administrative costs, and 4% to fundraising activities.
Nebraska nonprofits demonstrate strong program efficiency, with the average organization directing 86% of spending to programs — above the widely-cited 75% benchmark used by charity watchdog organizations.
The 317 organizations collectively manage $44.5B in revenue and $136.8B in assets, making spending efficiency a critical metric for the charitable sector in Nebraska.
| # | Organization | Program % | Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heartland Winter Arts Association | 50% | $60K |
| 2 | Woodmen Foundation | 60% | $25K |
| 3 | Behavioral Health Support Foundation | 60% | $215K |
| 4 | Otis Glebe Medical Research Foundation | 70% | $850K |
| 5 | Duncan Family Trust | 70% | $1.6M |
| 6 | Ctkl Foundation | 70% | $355 |
| 7 | Tekamah Community Foundation | 70% | $56K |
| 8 | Shelter Of Light Inc | 70% | $114K |
| 9 | Great Adventure Ministries | 70% | $406K |
| 10 | Flatwater Shakespeare Company | 70% | $52K |
| 11 | Glory Enterprises Inc | 70% | $57K |
| 12 | Mosaic Illinois Housing I | 70% | $54K |
| 13 | Alliance For The Future Of Agriculture In Nebraska | 70% | $485K |
| 14 | Equitable Bank Charitable Foundation | 70% | $36K |
| 15 | Mosaic Housing Corp Xiv Rockford | 70% | $80K |
| 16 | Dana College Foundation Inc | 70% | $0 |
| 17 | Christian International Foundationinc | 70% | $128K |
| 18 | Nichelson Family Foundation | 70% | $96 |
| 19 | Terpstra Foundation | 70% | $154K |
| 20 | Maboussou Family Foundation | 70% | $38K |
On average, Nebraska nonprofits spend 86% on programs, 11% on administration, and 4% on fundraising. This is based on IRS 990 data from 317 organizations.
Most charity evaluators consider 75% or higher to be a strong program expense ratio. In Nebraska, the average is 86%.
The table above ranks Nebraska nonprofits by program spending percentage. You can also use our Rankings page to find the most efficient organizations nationally or by state.