Operating Reserve Ratio
36.23%
Indicates how many months, on average, an organization in a given budget tier can operate using only their unrestricted net assets.
A higher sector-wide reserve suggests stronger collective resilience against funding disruptions or emergencies, while lower reserves may indicate vulnerability to financial instability.
Contribution Coverage Ratio
31.03%
Measures the philanthropic sustainability of the ecosystem by comparing total contribution revenue (grants, donations, and gifts) against total operating expenses.
It identifies the degree to which an organization's mission is supported by its donor base. A ratio above 1.0 indicates a fiscal cushion, while a ratio below 1.0 signals a funding gap that might require the organization to draw from cash reserves or alternative income streams.
Revenue Diversity
23.08%
Measures how many distinct revenue sources (e.g., grants, donations, ticket sales, memberships) organizations across the sector rely on.
A more diverse income profile within a tier reflects stronger financial resilience and greater flexibility, while lower diversity suggests greater risk if any single revenue source declines.
Expense Allocation
66.32%
Provides an overview of how organizations distribute expenses among programming, administration, and fundraising.
Sector-wide trends in each budget tier highlight the balance between mission delivery and operational support. Healthy organizations typically allocate 65–85% of their budget to program services.
Fundraising Efficiency
62.15%
Shows how much, on average, it costs organizations to raise a single dollar.
At the sector level, this indicator reflects the overall effectiveness of fundraising strategies by tier. Lower fundraising costs indicate efficient development efforts and better returns on fundraising investments.
Current Ratio
39.85%
Represents the average ability of organizations in each tier to meet short-term financial obligations, by comparing current assets to current liabilities.
A higher ratio indicates sector-wide liquidity and financial health, while a lower ratio may suggest increased financial pressure or risk of cash shortfalls.
Debt-to-Equity Ratio
82.04%
Compares total liabilities to net assets across organizations in each budget tier.
A lower average ratio reflects reduced reliance on debt and stronger financial positioning. Higher ratios may indicate financial stress or increased exposure to borrowing risks in certain segments of the sector.
Ratio of Revenue to Expenses
19.64%
Measures whether organizations within each budget tier bring in enough revenue to cover expenses.
This indicator reflects the overall financial steadiness of the sector and its ability to sustain operations without disruptions or reliance on reserves.