Nonprofit spending analysis for Utah: 82% goes to programs, 13% to administration, 4% to fundraising. Based on 385 organizations.
Among 9,987 nonprofits in Utah, 385 report detailed spending breakdowns. On average, 82% of expenses go directly to charitable programs, 13% to administrative costs, and 4% to fundraising activities.
Utah nonprofits demonstrate strong program efficiency, with the average organization directing 82% of spending to programs — above the widely-cited 75% benchmark used by charity watchdog organizations.
The 385 organizations collectively manage $50.5B in revenue and $72.5B in assets, making spending efficiency a critical metric for the charitable sector in Utah.
| # | Organization | Program % | Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Legacy Charitable Foundation | 50% | $479 |
| 2 | Life Chances Foundation | 50% | $32K |
| 3 | Seven Helping Hands Foundation | 50% | $24K |
| 4 | James B Loveland Memorialfoundation | 50% | $32 |
| 5 | Foundation For Powerful Living | 50% | $1 |
| 6 | Douglas B Stephens Family Foundation | 50% | $663 |
| 7 | Travel Goods Association | 60% | $1.5M |
| 8 | Oberg Foundation | 60% | $6K |
| 9 | Twitten Foundation | 60% | $10K |
| 10 | Geoffrey Schmidt Foundation | 60% | $375K |
| 11 | Shepherds Walk Foundation Inc | 70% | $478K |
| 12 | Community Housing Services | 70% | $275K |
| 13 | Snowsports Industries America Inc | 70% | $3.7M |
| 14 | Hirschhorn Foundation Inc | 70% | $152K |
| 15 | Benjamin And Sophie Charitable Foundation | 70% | $26K |
| 16 | Living Matrix Education Inc | 70% | $120K |
| 17 | Rafikis Inc | 70% | $0 |
| 18 | Bloomberg Foundation | 70% | $256K |
| 19 | Our Childrens Friend Inc | 70% | $15K |
| 20 | South India Term Abroad Association | 70% | $0 |
On average, Utah nonprofits spend 82% on programs, 13% on administration, and 4% on fundraising. This is based on IRS 990 data from 385 organizations.
Most charity evaluators consider 75% or higher to be a strong program expense ratio. In Utah, the average is 82%.
The table above ranks Utah nonprofits by program spending percentage. You can also use our Rankings page to find the most efficient organizations nationally or by state.