Nonprofit Overhead Rate Calculator

Calculate the overhead ratio for a nonprofit organization.

Total Expenses ($)

Program Expenses ($)

Fundraising Expenses ($)

Formula

OverheadRate = ((TotalExpenses - ProgramExpenses) / TotalExpenses) * 100

What is a good nonprofit overhead rate?

Most efficient nonprofits keep overhead between 15% and 25%.

What counts as overhead?

Administrative costs and fundraising expenses not tied to programs.

Does low overhead mean a better nonprofit?

Not always; adequate overhead supports sustainability and growth.

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