Nonprofit spending analysis for New Jersey: 77% goes to programs, 16% to administration, 8% to fundraising. Based on 3587 organizations.
Among 8,648 nonprofits in New Jersey, 3587 report detailed spending breakdowns. On average, 77% of expenses go directly to charitable programs, 16% to administrative costs, and 8% to fundraising activities.
New Jersey nonprofits demonstrate strong program efficiency, with the average organization directing 77% of spending to programs — above the widely-cited 75% benchmark used by charity watchdog organizations.
The 3587 organizations collectively manage $121.4B in revenue and $193.5B in assets, making spending efficiency a critical metric for the charitable sector in New Jersey.
On average, New Jersey nonprofits spend 77% on programs, 16% on administration, and 8% on fundraising. This is based on IRS 990 data from 3587 organizations.
Most charity evaluators consider 75% or higher to be a strong program expense ratio. In New Jersey, the average is 77%.
The table above ranks New Jersey nonprofits by program spending percentage. You can also use our Rankings page to find the most efficient organizations nationally or by state.