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Introduction to Nonprofit Program Budgets

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Indirect Expenses: These include administrative and overhead costs, all the costs of all departments outside of the program department, such as finance, human resources, and development. Fringe Benefits: This includes the cost of benefits given to personnel of the program, such as, health insurance, paid time off, pension, etc.

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These are also known as indirect costs, expenses that cannot be tied directly to programs. Studies show nonprofits often have different ways of categorizing expenses, with many claiming too much for indirect or overhead costs, while others attribute expenses to programs that should be considered management and general expenses.