Nonprofit spending analysis for Virginia: 83% goes to programs, 12% to administration, 5% to fundraising. Based on 640 organizations.
Among 9,994 nonprofits in Virginia, 640 report detailed spending breakdowns. On average, 83% of expenses go directly to charitable programs, 12% to administrative costs, and 5% to fundraising activities.
Virginia nonprofits demonstrate strong program efficiency, with the average organization directing 83% of spending to programs — above the widely-cited 75% benchmark used by charity watchdog organizations.
The 640 organizations collectively manage $169.6B in revenue and $280.7B in assets, making spending efficiency a critical metric for the charitable sector in Virginia.
On average, Virginia nonprofits spend 83% on programs, 12% on administration, and 5% on fundraising. This is based on IRS 990 data from 640 organizations.
Most charity evaluators consider 75% or higher to be a strong program expense ratio. In Virginia, the average is 83%.
The table above ranks Virginia nonprofits by program spending percentage. You can also use our Rankings page to find the most efficient organizations nationally or by state.