Free Nonprofit Budget Template

(With Program & Grant Tabs)

Build a Realistic Budget You Can Actually Use

If you're managing your own books, this free budget template gives you a practical place to start. Designed for nonprofit teams, it includes built-in categories for programs, grants & admin costs—plus formulas that actually make sense.

What’s Included

  • Budget by program, grant, or unrestricted


  • Editable revenue & expense categories


  • Automatic subtotals & totals


  • Admin % tracking for funder reporting



  • Room for notes & projections


No password, no macros, no email wall—just open, customize, and use.

This downloadable Excel file features:

Built for Nonprofits—Not Businesses

This isn’t a generic business budget template. We designed it around:
  • Grant timelines


  • Mission-focused programs


  • Expense classification by function



  • Fundraising vs. program vs. admin splits

Client Story

“We started out doing our own books but kept running into questions. Having an expert to call—even just once a month—made all the difference. We’re still in-house, but we’re no longer in the dark.”

— Finance Coordinator, Animal Rescue Nonprofit
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Need Help Customizing It?

We offer one-time sessions to help tailor your budget or integrate it with your books.