80% of responding community foundations (n=165) grew their operating budgets over the previous year. Across nearly all asset size cohorts, close to two-thirds of the average community foundation’s operating budget go toward its staff (n=184).
| | $0-$25M | $25-$50M | $50-$100M | $100-$250M | $250-$500M | $500M+ | All |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Personnel expenses | 56% | 59% | 65% | 64% | 67% | 67% | 63% |
| Non-personnel expenses | 44% | 41% | 35% | 36% | 33% | 33% | 37% |