How Nonprofits Spend Money in Oregon

Nonprofit spending analysis for Oregon: 84% goes to programs, 11% to administration, 5% to fundraising. Based on 520 organizations.

9,997Total Nonprofits
520Report Spending
84%Avg Programs
11%Avg Admin
5%Avg Fundraising
$57.9BTotal Revenue
84% Programs
11% Admin
5% Fund

Spending Analysis

Among 9,997 nonprofits in Oregon, 520 report detailed spending breakdowns. On average, 84% of expenses go directly to charitable programs, 11% to administrative costs, and 5% to fundraising activities.

Oregon 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 520 organizations collectively manage $57.9B in revenue and $108.9B in assets, making spending efficiency a critical metric for the charitable sector in Oregon.

Most Efficient Nonprofits in Oregon

#OrganizationProgram %RevenueScore
1Zidell Family Foundation100%$6.8M90/100
2Feral Cats Advocacy99%$157K95/100
3Sinai Family Home Services Inc96%$085/100
4Robert & Joyce Menschel Foundation95%$20.3M85/100
5Friends Of The Joseph Branch95%$188K92/100
6North Clackamas Volleyball Club95%$106K90/100
7Ibew No 271 Neca Health And Benefit Fund95%$31.8M90/100
8Pinky And Joe Brier Foundation95%$541K90/100
9Mary And Pete Mark Family Foundation95%$671K90/100
10Oregon Cancer Foundation95%$501K98/100
11Central Point Parks & Recreational Foundation Inc95%$301K92/100
12John G Atkins Foundation Inc95%$316K90/100
13Clayton And Loree Fox Ffa Enhancement Foundation95%$103K90/100
14H E Anderson Family Foundation95%$1.2M92/100
15The Stronghold Fund95%$12.0M90/100
16West Albany Bulldog Booster Club95%$97K90/100
17Somos Hispanas Unidas Silverton92%$172K90/100
18North Clackamas Christian School90%$2.7M92/100
19Community Housing Iii Inc90%$239K75/100
20Oak Hills Soccer Club90%$123K92/100
21Tigard Blast Fastpitch Softball Association90%$113K95/100
22Enfoque Ixcan90%$68K92/100
23Lifestyle Medicine Foundation90%$1.5M92/100
24Chehalem Valley Bmx90%$140K92/100
25Rogue River Watershed Council90%$2.7M85/100
26Kwitman Family Foundation Inc90%$863K85/100
27Cat Utopia90%$153K92/100
28Lazar Foundation90%$2.2M85/100
29William James Foundation Inc90%$381K85/100
30Rogue River Greenway Foundation90%$43K95/100
31South Corvallis Food Bank90%$388K92/100
32Ssj Inc90%$272K92/100
33Cracked Pots Inc90%$587K85/100
34Greater Portland Tamil Mandram90%$82K95/100
35Sandy Tackle Football90%$137K70/100
36Sunset Lacrosse90%$120K70/100
37Oregon Athletic Officals Association90%$60K92/100
38Greater Portland Soccer District Inc90%$366K85/100
39Haugland Family Foundation90%$4.3M85/100
40Wecks Family Foundation90%$111K85/100
41Lebanon Booster Club90%$137K92/100
42Skatechurch Inc90%$493K92/100
43Lincoln Lacrosse Club90%$61K92/100
44Grants Pass Youth Soccer Club90%$095/100
45Oregon Bow Hunters Inc90%$139K92/100
46Armory Theater Fund90%$356K70/100
47Siuslaw Athletic Booster Club90%$63K92/100
48Inland Development Corporation90%$12.4M85/100
49The Village Free School90%$425K92/100
50Portland Chapter Japanese American Citizens League90%$407K95/100

Least Efficient Nonprofits in Oregon

#OrganizationProgram %Revenue
1Little League Baseball Inc5%$111K
2Eastern Vascular Society Inc30%$902K
3Promethean Genesis60%$187K
4Sempdx Inc60%$128K
5Mayflower Group70%$102K
6Wrg Foundation70%$3.5M
7Peter H Michaelson Foundation70%$68K
8United States Bowling Congress Inc70%$85K
9Paye Inc70%$140K
10Bridge Housing Corporation70%$172K
11East Portland Chamber Of Commerce70%$45K
12Grace & Hope For Children70%$82K
13Renaissance Court Inc70%$200K
14Jerry And Donnis Lausmann Foundation70%$83K
15Madras Buffalo Boosters70%$36K
16Southwestern Oregon Veteransoutreach Inc70%$87K
17Entrepreneurs Organization70%$280K
18Rugged Cross Ranch Ministries70%$572K
19Aster Inc70%$286K
20Tie Oregon70%$262K

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do Oregon nonprofits spend their money?

On average, Oregon nonprofits spend 84% on programs, 11% on administration, and 5% on fundraising. This is based on IRS 990 data from 520 organizations.

What is a good program expense ratio?

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

How can I find the most efficient nonprofits?

The table above ranks Oregon nonprofits by program spending percentage. You can also use our Rankings page to find the most efficient organizations nationally or by state.