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Efficiency Ranking · Missouri

Most Efficient Charities in Missouri

25 nonprofits ranked by Efficiency Score. 4 earn an A grade for excellent financial stewardship.

#OrganizationScoreGrade
1Childrens Mercy Hospital
Health
86A
2Bjc Health System
Health
81A
3Maryville University Of St Louis
Education
81A
4Ssm Health Care St Louis
Health
80A
5A T Still University Of Health Sciences
Education
78B
6American Theatre Guild
Arts, Culture & Humanities
76B
7St Louis University
Education
75B
8Friends Of The Zoo Inc Of Kansas City Mo
Environment & Animals
75B
9Webster University
Education
74B
10Washington University
Education
68B
11Bjc Health System
Health
68B
12Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation
Education
68B
13The Saint Louis Zoo Foundation
Environment & Animals
68B
14Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra
Arts, Culture & Humanities
68B
15Humane Society Of Missouri
Environment & Animals
68B
16St Louis Art Museum Foundation
Arts, Culture & Humanities
68B
17Lindenwood Education System
Education
65B
18Missouri Botanical Garden Board Of Trustees
Environment & Animals
63C
19Municipal Theatre Association Of St Louis
Arts, Culture & Humanities
63C
20Johnny Morris Wonders Of Wildlife Foundation
Arts, Culture & Humanities
63C
21Missouri Historical Society Jefferson Memorial Building
Arts, Culture & Humanities
63C
22Johnny Morris Ozarks Heritage Preserve
Environment & Animals
58C
23Forest Park Forever Inc
Environment & Animals
58C
24Kauffman Center For The Performing Arts
Arts, Culture & Humanities
58C
25Nelson Gallery Foundation
Arts, Culture & Humanities
58C

Frequently Asked Questions

The most efficient charities in Missouri are ranked above by our Efficiency Score. The top-ranked organization scores 86/100.

The Efficiency Score weighs four factors from IRS 990 data: program spending ratio (50%), revenue growth consistency (20%), fund reserves (20%), and CEO compensation relative to revenue (10%). Scores range from 0 to 100.