Nonprofit 990 Ratio Health Checker
Benchmark your Form 990 against standard charity watchdog ratios like the Program Expense Ratio.
See your non-profit through the eyes of a charity watchdog. Benchmark your Form 990 against standard financial health ratios to ensure optimal transparency ratings.
Form 990 Efficiency Ratio Checker
Evaluate your nonprofit's financial health before you file your IRS Form 990. Calculate your Program Expense Ratio to see how watchdog agencies like Charity Navigator will grade you.
Money spent directly on your charity's mission.
Admin, accounting, HR, and board operations.
Costs to run galas, mailers, and development staff.
Program Expense Ratio
Donors and watchdog agencies typically look for a ratio of at least 65% to ensure funds are being spent efficiently on the mission, rather than bloated overhead.
Expense Distribution
Frequently Asked Questions about Nonprofit 990 Ratio Health Checker
What is the Program Expense Ratio?
It is the percentage of your total budget spent directly on your charitable mission versus administrative or fundraising overhead.
Why do charity watchdogs monitor these ratios?
Donors want to know their money is making an impact. High overhead ratios can result in poor ratings from organizations like Charity Navigator.
How does OrgSets maintain perfect compliance and transparency?
Use the OrgSets Compliance Vault to store audited financials, track multi-year budgets, and provide board-level visibility.
Maintain perfect compliance and transparency.
Use the OrgSets Compliance Vault to store audited financials, track multi-year budgets, and provide board-level visibility.