Nonprofit spending analysis for Rhode Island: 74% goes to programs, 19% to administration, 7% to fundraising. Based on 453 organizations.
Among 8,165 nonprofits in Rhode Island, 453 report detailed spending breakdowns. On average, 74% of expenses go directly to charitable programs, 19% to administrative costs, and 7% to fundraising activities.
Rhode Island nonprofits average 74% program spending, which falls within the acceptable range but below the 75% threshold commonly cited by charity watchdog organizations.
The 453 organizations collectively manage $24.4B in revenue and $45.1B in assets, making spending efficiency a critical metric for the charitable sector in Rhode Island.
| # | Organization | Program % | Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Denunzio Foundation | 1% | $41 |
| 2 | Homeownership Affordability Trust Fund | 5% | $5.8M |
| 3 | Heritage Helping Hand | 10% | $0 |
| 4 | Friends Of Sakonnet Lighthouse Inc | 10% | $127K |
| 5 | Blackstone Valley Historical Society | 10% | $0 |
| 6 | Bookbinders Guild Of New York Inc | 15% | $2K |
| 7 | Charlestown Chamber Of Commerce Inc | 18% | $538K |
| 8 | Olean Foundation | 30% | $147K |
| 9 | St Mark's Kendall Ua M Welch | 30% | $0 |
| 10 | Arts Equity | 30% | $0 |
| 11 | Watch Hill Lighthouse Keepers Association | 36% | $2.3M |
| 12 | Friends Of Plum Beach Lighthouse Inc | 37% | $86K |
| 13 | Wickford Sailing Association Inc | 40% | $169K |
| 14 | Women & Infants Development Foundation | 40% | $519K |
| 15 | Modern Greek Studies Association | 43% | $189K |
| 16 | Ufa Alumni Art Fund | 50% | $5 |
| 17 | Hymen & Clara Sitrin Zvi Jacob | 50% | $0 |
| 18 | North Kingstown United Methodist Church | 50% | $0 |
| 19 | St Pauls Episcopal Church | 50% | $0 |
| 20 | American Federation Of Teachers | 50% | $59K |
On average, Rhode Island nonprofits spend 74% on programs, 19% on administration, and 7% on fundraising. This is based on IRS 990 data from 453 organizations.
Most charity evaluators consider 75% or higher to be a strong program expense ratio. In Rhode Island, the average is 74%.
The table above ranks Rhode Island nonprofits by program spending percentage. You can also use our Rankings page to find the most efficient organizations nationally or by state.