How Nonprofits Spend Money in New Hampshire

Nonprofit spending analysis for New Hampshire: 84% goes to programs, 12% to administration, 4% to fundraising. Based on 2603 organizations.

9,993Total Nonprofits
2603Report Spending
84%Avg Programs
12%Avg Admin
4%Avg Fundraising
$27.3BTotal Revenue
84% Programs
12% Admin
4% Fund

Spending Analysis

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.

Most Efficient Nonprofits in New Hampshire

#OrganizationProgram %RevenueScore
1Drakes Island Improvement Association100%$060/100
2Granate State Shetland Sheepdog Club Of Southeast Nh Inc100%$060/100
3Northeast Chapter 15 Antique Classic Division100%$070/100
4The Seacoast Division Of The Nmra100%$070/100
5Town Of New London Bandstand Committee Inc100%$050/100
6The Alchemists100%$050/100
7Granite State Area Narcotics Anonymous Inc100%$76K95/100
8Great Bay Masters Swimming100%$085/100
9Dog Guide Users Of New Hampshire100%$060/100
10Wilton Lyndeborough Winter Wanderers Snowmobile100%$070/100
11Merrimack Valley Flute Choir100%$060/100
12Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club Of Southern New England100%$060/100
13Phillips Pond Association100%$070/100
14Dartmouth College Alumni Club Of Rochester Ny100%$070/100
15Canterbury Historical Society Inc100%$065/100
16Residents Environmental Action Committee For Health100%$070/100
17Keene Jazz Orchestra100%$070/100
18260 Th Booster Club100%$050/100
19Lempster Firefighters Association100%$070/100
20171 Watson Road Of Dover Holding Corporation100%$16.5M40/100
21Windham Rail Trail Alliance100%$050/100
22Chamber Singers Of Keene100%$060/100
23Association Of Traditional Hooking Artists100%$070/100
24Nash Car Club Of America Ne Region100%$060/100
25Henniker San Ramon100%$070/100
26New Hampshire Football Officials Association Inc100%$085/100
27Winnacunnet Wrestling Boosters100%$050/100
28Rocky Pond Lake Association100%$060/100
29Epsom Central Parent Teacher Organization100%$070/100
30Henniker Cemetery Association100%$55K90/100
31Bedford Girls Softball League100%$070/100
32Wentworth N H East Side Cemetery Association100%$070/100
33Chase Bailey Foundation100%$140/100
34Holy Rosary Regional Credit Union100%$20.6M85/100
35Little Sunapee Protective Association100%$060/100
36Pemigewasset Valley Search & Rescue Assoction100%$070/100
37Rhythm Of New Hampshire Show Chorus100%$050/100
38Bedford Cross Country Ski Club100%$070/100
39Independence Rowing Club Incorporated100%$085/100
40Friends Of The Adult Tutorial Program Of Rockingham County100%$060/100
41Marlow N H Historical Society Inc100%$050/100
42Hopkinton High School Alumni Association100%$070/100
43New Hampshire Sheriffs Association100%$070/100
44New Hampshire Council For The Social Studies100%$060/100
45Hancock Depot Association Inc100%$050/100
46Crescent Lake Regional Sno Riders Inc100%$060/100
47Gilmanton Womens Club100%$090/100
48New Hampshire Holstein Friesian Club Inc100%$070/100
49Kiwanis Club Of Mount Washington Valley Inc100%$075/100
50Marlborough Historical Society Incorporated100%$060/100

Least Efficient Nonprofits in New Hampshire

#OrganizationProgram %Revenue
1Heart Systems Incorporated5%$9K
2New Hampshire State Firemens Assoc Iation17%$709K
3Country Pond Fish & Game Club20%$240K
4Wolfeboro Cross Country Ski Association21%$272K
5Tau Corporation Of Hanover N H30%$183K
6Jaffrey Chamber Of Commerce30%$74K
7Groveton Housing Corporation30%$170K
8Professional Firefighters Of Salem Local 289234%$106K
9The International Network Of Resource Information Centers34%$180K
10John P Stable Family Foundation35%$243K
11Olzhych Research Foundation Inc37%$0
12Mila Rizzo Foundation For The Protection Of Animals40%$45
13Langdon Cove Association41%$2K
14Tween School N Home Child Care Program48%$135K
15Northeast Cardio Thoracic Surgical Society Inc50%$0
16New Hampshire Golf Course Superintendents Association50%$80K
17Public Relations Society Of America Inc50%$0
18Cmrs Whitefield Inc50%$353K
19New Hampshire Congress Of Parents And Teachers50%$0
20Lyme Historians Inc50%$130K

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do New Hampshire nonprofits spend their money?

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.

What is a good program expense ratio?

Most charity evaluators consider 75% or higher to be a strong program expense ratio. In New Hampshire, the average is 84%.

How can I find the most efficient nonprofits?

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.