THE CARTER CENTER INC
Mission Statement
The Carter Center, in partnership with Emory University, is guided by a fundamental commitment to human rights and the alleviation of human suffering; it seeks to prevent and resolve conflicts, enhance freedom and democracy, and improve health. While the program agenda may change, The Carter Center is guided by five principles: - The Center emphasizes action and results. Based on careful research and analysis, it is prepared to take timely action on important and pressing issues. - The Center does not duplicate the effective efforts of others. - The Center addresses difficult problems and recognizes the possibility of failure as an acceptable risk. - The Center is nonpartisan and acts as a neutral in dispute resolution activities. - The Center believes that people can improve their lives when provided with the necessary skills, knowledge, and access to resources. The Carter Center collaborates with other organizations, public or private, in carrying out its mission.
Financial Overview — FY 2025
Compared with Peers
FY 2025| Ratio | This org | Peer median | Position (P10 → P90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Program expense ratio
Program expenses / total expenses
· higher is better
|
79.2% | 85.9% |
P10P90
|
Bottom quarter |
|
Admin expense ratio
Management and general / total expenses
· lower is better
|
11.9% | 7.9% |
P10P90
|
Bottom quarter |
|
Fundraising expense ratio
Fundraising expenses / total expenses
· lower is better
|
8.9% | 4.1% |
P10P90
|
Bottom quarter |
|
Fundraising efficiency
Fundraising expenses / gross fundraising income
· lower is better
|
921.7% | 27161.2% |
P10P90
|
Top quarter |
|
Operating reserve
Months of expenses covered by net assets
· higher is better
|
99.5 mo | 6.4 mo |
P10P90
|
Top quarter |
|
Liabilities to assets
Total liabilities / total assets
· lower is better
|
2.2% | 17.2% |
P10P90
|
Top quarter |
|
Revenue concentration
Share of revenue from the largest source
· lower is better
|
68.5% | 97.6% |
P10P90
|
Top quarter |
|
Revenue growth
Year over year revenue growth
|
0.9% | 0.9% |
P10P90
|
|
|
Expense growth
Year over year expense growth
|
-0.8% | -0.6% |
P10P90
|
|
|
Surplus margin
Surplus as a share of revenue
|
5.6% | 3.2% |
P10P90
|
Financial History
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net Assets | Program % | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $163.9M | $154.8M | $1283.1M | 79.2% | 378 |
| 2024 | $162.4M | $156.1M | $1190.0M | 80.1% | 353 |
| 2023 | $153.8M | $148.7M | $1128.1M | 82.8% | 290 |
| 2022 | $130.9M | $122.0M | $1128.9M | 81.9% | 278 |
| 2021 | $122.8M | $108.7M | N/A | — | 249 |
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