Nonprofit spending analysis for New York: 84% goes to programs, 11% to administration, 5% to fundraising. Based on 6444 organizations.
Among 8,427 nonprofits in New York, 6444 report detailed spending breakdowns. On average, 84% of expenses go directly to charitable programs, 11% to administrative costs, and 5% to fundraising activities.
New York 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 6444 organizations collectively manage $545.2B in revenue and $794.9B in assets, making spending efficiency a critical metric for the charitable sector in New York.
| # | Organization | Program % | Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northeastern Line Constructors Chapter National Electrical Contra | 10% | $15.9M |
| 2 | Whispering Maples Memorial Gardens Inc | 10% | $1.9M |
| 3 | Anderson Rogers Foundation Inc | 10% | $9.8M |
| 4 | Nysernet Net Inc | 30% | $27.6M |
| 5 | Independent Power Producers Of New York Inc | 47% | $2.7M |
| 6 | South Bronx Housing Development Fund Co Inc | 50% | $1.9M |
| 7 | Fhmc Inc | 50% | $23.7M |
| 8 | Thomas Mott Osborne Memorial Fund Inc | 50% | $2.0M |
| 9 | Hca Education And Research | 50% | $5.6M |
| 10 | Excess Line Association Of New York | 50% | $15.9M |
| 11 | Racquet & Tennis Club | 60% | $24.0M |
| 12 | New York Bankers Association Inc | 60% | $20.3M |
| 13 | Taxpayers For An Affordable New York Inc | 60% | $1.8M |
| 14 | Wartburg Home Foundation Inc | 60% | $23.3M |
| 15 | New York State Trial Lawyers Association | 60% | $3.4M |
| 16 | Keren Ish Foundation | 60% | $3.0M |
| 17 | Suny New Paltz Foundation Inc | 60% | $14.5M |
| 18 | Rochester Regional Health Foundation | 60% | $63.7M |
| 19 | Center For Inquiry Inc | 60% | $7.3M |
| 20 | Peter R And Cynthia K Kellogg Foundation | 60% | $11.4M |
On average, New York nonprofits spend 84% on programs, 11% on administration, and 5% on fundraising. This is based on IRS 990 data from 6444 organizations.
Most charity evaluators consider 75% or higher to be a strong program expense ratio. In New York, the average is 84%.
The table above ranks New York nonprofits by program spending percentage. You can also use our Rankings page to find the most efficient organizations nationally or by state.