Most Efficient Medical Research Charities
Medical Research covers public-affairs, civic, and policy-research organizations — think tanks, advocacy groups, and government-watchdog nonprofits. 3 entities, $13.2B combined revenue.
Average efficiency is 81/100. Think tanks and policy-research organizations sometimes carry higher overhead than other categories because their core output is reports and analysis rather than direct services. Below: the full Medical Research nonprofit ranking sorted by efficiency score. Top of the list combines strong program-spending ratios with controlled executive compensation and stable financial reserves.
| # | Organization | State | Score | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dana Farber Cancer Institute Massachusetts | 87 | A | |
| 2 | Sutter Bay Medical Foundation California | 80 | A | |
| 3 | Global Fund To Fight Aids Tuberculosis And Malaria Unknown | 75 | B |
Frequently Asked Questions
The most efficient medical research charities are ranked above by Efficiency Score. Dana Farber Cancer Institute leads with a score of 87/100. The category average is 81/100.
The medical research sector has 3 tracked organizations with an average Efficiency Score of 81/100 and 2 A-rated charities.