Signal: Under . 5 or 50% is better; over 1.0 or 100% would indicate that liabilities exceed assets, which is not desirable; upward trend may be cause for concern. Calculation: Total liabilities may also be divided by total income or total capital for a different emphasis.
The current ratio indicates the ability to satisfy short-term financial obligations (debts due within the coming year). A current ratio of “1” or more generally demonstrates the ability to meet those obligations.
Charity Navigator updated its rating system in 2023 and now generally gives full credit to those organizations whose ratio of program expenses is 70% or more of their total expenses. Other agencies, such as the Better Business Bureau's Wise Giving Alliance, recommend a ratio of 65% or higher.
Generally, a good debt ratio for a business is around 1 to 1.5.
A DEI Statement is a formal declaration of the organization's commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. This statement should outline the mission and values of the organization along with the actionable steps that the organization will take in order to achieve that mission.
Equity is a fancy way of saying "net assets." If you need a refresher, net assets in nonprofit accounting are the result of subtracting your liabilities from your gross assets.
Total Liabilities ÷ Total Assets Signal: Under . 5 or 50% is better; over 1.0 or 100% would indicate that liabilities exceed assets, which is not desirable; upward trend may be cause for concern. Calculation: Total liabilities may also be divided by total income or total capital for a different emphasis.