Program Efficiency Ratio

Until Forever is committed to maximum impact and financial stewardship. Our Program Efficiency Ratio is 85%, meaning 85% of all contributed funds directly support families who have lost a loved one to a senseless crime through emergency assistance, memorial support, advocacy resources, and long-term healing programs. For example, if $100,000 is contributed, $85,000 goes directly to serving families, while only $15,000 is allocated to essential administrative and system management costs. In comparison, the national average program efficiency ratio for non-profits is approximately 75%. Until Forever’s 85% ratio highlights our dedication to prioritizing those we serve and ensuring that every contribution makes a meaningful impact.

We operate with a lean administrative structure to ensure that the majority of every grant dollar is deployed where it is needed most — immediately and effectively. Our 15% administrative allocation covers essential compliance, case management coordination, and operational oversight that allow us to provide safe, reliable, and trauma-informed support to families in crisis.

Until Forever Program Efficiency Ratio

In Summary: (85% of your donations are spent accordingly)

  • Emergency assistance – 25%
  • Memorial Service – 25 %
  • Long-Term Healing Programs – 25%
  • Advocacy Resources – 10% 

(15% of the donations are spent on operational costs)

  • Administrative Costs – 7.5%
  • System Management Costs – 7.5%

For grant making partners, this means:

  • High impact per dollar: The vast majority of funding directly reaches affected families.
  • Responsible governance: Administrative costs remain low while ensuring proper reporting, accountability, and program delivery.
  • Mission-aligned outcomes: Grants directly contribute to stabilizing families during the most devastating moments of their lives.

Organizations that partner with Until Forever can trust that their investment is used efficiently, ethically, and with measurable impact.