Nia Tero Foundation: $26.2M Revenue, $33.6M Program Expenses

On the LakeQuality nonprofit efficiency rubric, Nia Tero Foundation pulls an A — the highest available grade. The 83/100 composite reflects a combination of program-focused spending, controlled overhead, and the kind of multi-year financial discipline that grant-makers look for.

At $26.2M in 2023 revenue, Nia Tero Foundation sits in the mid-range of the U.S. nonprofit distribution. Most organizations of this scale operate regionally or focus on a single program area. Nia Tero Foundation directs 80% of its expenses to programs — above the third-party-rater threshold for an efficient organization.

Five-year revenue trajectory is strongly positive: Nia Tero Foundation has grown materially in real terms, which usually signals successful fundraising and program expansion. CEO compensation is reported as zero in the filing — typical for nonprofits where the chief executive is paid through a related entity (parent system, university, or foundation) rather than the filing organization itself, or for small organizations whose chief is a volunteer or board member. Nia Tero Foundation works in Environment & Animals — environmental, conservation, animal-welfare, and natural-resources programs. The sector spans large international conservation groups and small local land trusts; the financial profile varies accordingly.