Sustainable Markets Foundation: $39.2M Revenue, $23.8M Program Expenses

Sustainable Markets Foundation grades a B on the nonprofit efficiency rubric. 77/100 on the composite — above the national median, with strong performance on some factors balanced by middling performance on others.

At $39.2M in 2023 revenue, Sustainable Markets 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. Program-spending efficiency is strong: 80% of total expenses flow to program activities, above the 75% benchmark most third-party charity raters use.

Five-year revenue trajectory is strongly positive: Sustainable Markets 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. Sustainable Markets 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.