Free Chart of Accounts Template for Nonprofits
Get Your Accounts Organized the Right Way
Struggling to set up or clean up your nonprofit’s books? This free Chart of Accounts template is designed specifically for nonprofits—so you can stop guessing and start tracking your finances clearly and accurately.
What’s Inside
- Recommended account groupings by asset, liability, equity, income & expense
- Sample program-specific accounts (great for grant or fund tracking)
- Categories for restricted vs. unrestricted funds
- Clean, GAAP-friendly structure for better reports
Use it as-is or adapt it to fit your org’s structure and reporting needs.
This downloadable Excel file includes:
Why It Matters
A clear chart of accounts is the backbone of every financial system.
When set up right, it helps you:
- Track funding sources accurately
- Prepare for audits & Form 990 filings
- Produce reliable board reports
- Make smarter program decisions
This template is simple, flexible & built with nonprofit compliance in mind.
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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.”