Nonprofit spending analysis for New Hampshire: 84% goes to programs, 12% to administration, 4% to fundraising. Based on 2603 organizations.
Among 9,993 nonprofits in New Hampshire, 2603 report detailed spending breakdowns. On average, 84% of expenses go directly to charitable programs, 12% to administrative costs, and 4% to fundraising activities.
New Hampshire 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 2603 organizations collectively manage $27.3B in revenue and $50.4B in assets, making spending efficiency a critical metric for the charitable sector in New Hampshire.
| # | Organization | Program % | Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heart Systems Incorporated | 5% | $9K |
| 2 | New Hampshire State Firemens Assoc Iation | 17% | $709K |
| 3 | Country Pond Fish & Game Club | 20% | $240K |
| 4 | Wolfeboro Cross Country Ski Association | 21% | $272K |
| 5 | Tau Corporation Of Hanover N H | 30% | $183K |
| 6 | Jaffrey Chamber Of Commerce | 30% | $74K |
| 7 | Groveton Housing Corporation | 30% | $170K |
| 8 | Professional Firefighters Of Salem Local 2892 | 34% | $106K |
| 9 | The International Network Of Resource Information Centers | 34% | $180K |
| 10 | John P Stable Family Foundation | 35% | $243K |
| 11 | Olzhych Research Foundation Inc | 37% | $0 |
| 12 | Mila Rizzo Foundation For The Protection Of Animals | 40% | $45 |
| 13 | Langdon Cove Association | 41% | $2K |
| 14 | Tween School N Home Child Care Program | 48% | $135K |
| 15 | Northeast Cardio Thoracic Surgical Society Inc | 50% | $0 |
| 16 | New Hampshire Golf Course Superintendents Association | 50% | $80K |
| 17 | Public Relations Society Of America Inc | 50% | $0 |
| 18 | Cmrs Whitefield Inc | 50% | $353K |
| 19 | New Hampshire Congress Of Parents And Teachers | 50% | $0 |
| 20 | Lyme Historians Inc | 50% | $130K |
On average, New Hampshire nonprofits spend 84% on programs, 12% on administration, and 4% on fundraising. This is based on IRS 990 data from 2603 organizations.
Most charity evaluators consider 75% or higher to be a strong program expense ratio. In New Hampshire, the average is 84%.
The table above ranks New Hampshire nonprofits by program spending percentage. You can also use our Rankings page to find the most efficient organizations nationally or by state.