Lynn Eakin

The revenues and expenditures of ten non-profit community organizations were analysed using a structured framework and common definitions. Data was collected on 155 discreetly funded programs totalling 36.5 million dollars (96% government funded). The analysis found that service programs were under-funded on average 14%. Chief areas of under funding are employee benefits, front-line supervision and core organizational functions. Agencies are using their “other income” from charitable and other sources to cover the deficits in government funded service programs. As a result, they are not able to undertake local community projects and initiatives. Unable to fundraise sufficient resources they have been reducing staffing. Salaries and benefits are down to 71% of total expenditures (in other sectors staff costs are well over 80%).

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