The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Massachusetts
Massachusetts is home to 39k nonprofit organizations. In aggregate, these organizations account for $185b in revenue and employ 916.5k individuals.
Where Do Massachusetts
Nonprofits Focus?
The IRS classifies nonprofits along 25 different categories or NTEE classifications.
*Remaining NTEE categories account for 0 organizations.
Where are Nonprofits
located in Massachusetts?
| City | Organization Count | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge | 1,138 | 87,048 | $15,575,401,501 | $40,276,381,509 |
| Worcester | 933 | 61,156 | $7,615,708,267 | $2,679,363,082 |
| Springfield | 681 | 35,339 | $4,399,664,482 | $399,441,514 |
| Newton | 547 | 11,777 | $2,635,534,254 | $597,312,425 |
| Waltham | 447 | 13,048 | $1,485,744,899 | $403,789,436 |
| Dorchester | 414 | 4,748 | $553,600,494 | $189,019,986 |
| Wellesley | 395 | 6,208 | $2,894,761,821 | $2,308,576,293 |
| Brookline | 387 | 3,308 | $283,920,389 | $221,883,020 |
| Framingham | 374 | 7,405 | $903,211,719 | $139,760,342 |
| Lowell | 370 | 9,639 | $993,864,161 | $135,263,961 |
| Somerville | 363 | 93,884 | $18,558,813,135 | $21,940,989,411 |
| Brockton | 353 | 11,992 | $806,907,207 | $121,664,222 |
| Lexington | 332 | 5,139 | $408,622,568 | $77,127,370 |
| Quincy | 325 | 6,719 | $2,587,087,487 | $454,992,326 |
| New Bedford | 317 | 13,363 | $1,376,142,137 | $120,727,832 |
| Pittsfield | 314 | 13,841 | $1,255,701,122 | $157,419,635 |
| Needham | 282 | 8,375 | $867,042,059 | $527,951,253 |
| Fall River | 275 | 5,334 | $348,625,923 | $42,940,692 |
| Concord | 274 | 6,369 | $609,325,285 | $358,624,608 |
| Lynn | 274 | 4,275 | $33,199,044,661 | $199,070,600 |
Explore Nonprofits in Massachusetts
President And Fellows Of Harvard College
Cambridge, MA
Assets: $60b
Revenue: $7b
Employees: 38k
MISSION:
UNDERGRADUATE, GRADUATE, AND PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION AND RESEARCH ACROSS A BROAD ARRAY OF ACADEMIC DOMAINS.
Harvard Management Private Equity Corporation
Boston, MA
Assets: $36b
Revenue: $2b
MISSION:
INVEST FUNDS FOR THE BENEFIT OF PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE, A RELATED 501(C)(3) SUPPORTED ORGANIZATION.
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund
Boston, MA
Assets: $35b
Revenue: $12b
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide technical assistance for nonprofit organizations who need management support in areas like board development; facility administration; fiscal administration; grant writing; personnel administration; program planning, development or evaluation; service delivery; volunteer utilization; or public relations.
Massachusetts Institute Of Technology
Cambridge, MA
Assets: $30b
Revenue: $5b
Employees: 26k
MISSION:
THE MISSION OF MIT IS TO ADVANCE KNOWLEDGE AND EDUCATE STUDENTS IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND OTHER AREAS OF SCHOLARSHIP THAT WILL BEST SERVE THE NATION AND THE WORLD IN THE 21ST CENTURY.
Mass General Brigham Incorporated And Affiliates Group Rtn
Somerville, MA
Assets: $18b
Revenue: $14b
Employees: 72k
MISSION:
PATIENT CARE, RESEARCH, EDUCATION AND SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY LOCALLY AND GLOBALLY.
Partners Pooled Investment Holdings Llc
Somerville, MA
Assets: $11b
Revenue: $1b
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide all forms of support except for financial assistance, fund raising, or patient care services for other organizations within the Health General and Rehabilitative major group area.
Trustees Of Boston University
Boston, MA
Assets: $7b
Revenue: $3b
Employees: 28k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to operate postsecondary educational institutions that offer postgraduate study at masters or doctorate levels in addition to an undergraduate program for people who meet entry level requirements and are interested in an advanced education. Some institutions of university status are known as colleges or institutes.
Childrens Hospital Corporation
Boston, MA
Assets: $6b
Revenue: $2b
Employees: 15k
MISSION:
PROVIDER OF PEDIATRIC HEALTHCARE, EDUCATION, RESEARCH & COMMUNITY SERVICE
Mass General Brigham Incorporated
Somerville, MA
Assets: $6b
Revenue: $1b
Employees: 7k
MISSION:
PATIENT CARE, TEACHING, RESEARCH AND SERVING THE COMMUNITY.
Kaiser Found Health Plan Inc Retiree Health & Welfare Plan Tr
Boston, MA
Assets: $5b
Revenue: $195m
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to act as vehicles for their parent corporations to set aside funds for workers compensation, medical malpractice, general liability claims, and other insurance purposes.
Boston College Trustees
Chestnut Hill, MA
Assets: $5b
Revenue: $1b
Employees: 12k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to operate postsecondary educational institutions that offer postgraduate study at masters or doctorate levels in addition to an undergraduate program for people who meet entry level requirements and are interested in an advanced education. Some institutions of university status are known as colleges or institutes.
Trustees Of Amherst College
Amherst, MA
Assets: $4b
Revenue: $408m
Employees: 4k
MISSION:
AMHERST COLLEGE EDUCATES MEN AND WOMEN OF EXCEPTIONAL POTENTIAL FROM ALL BACKGROUNDS SO THAT THEY MAY SEEK, VALUE AND ADVANCE KNOWLEDGE, (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)
Williams College
Williamstown, MA
Assets: $4b
Revenue: $350m
Employees: 4k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to operate educational institutions that offer college level courses of study that may lead to the customary bachelor of arts or science degree.
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Boston, MA
Assets: $4b
Revenue: $2b
Employees: 7k
MISSION:
THE MISSION OF DFCI IS TO PROVIDE EXPERT, COMPASSIONATE CARE TO CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH CANCER & ADVANCE THE TREATMENT, CURE, AND PREVENTION OF CANCER & RELATED DISEASES.
Trustees Of Tufts College
Somerville, MA
Assets: $4b
Revenue: $1b
Employees: 12k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to operate postsecondary educational institutions that offer postgraduate study at masters or doctorate levels in addition to an undergraduate program for people who meet entry level requirements and are interested in an advanced education. Some institutions of university status are known as colleges or institutes.
Northeastern University
Boston, MA
Assets: $4b
Revenue: $2b
Employees: 18k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to operate associations for male and female students which are chapters of national or international organizations, have secret rites and restricted membership, and may undertake, as a part of their activities, community improvement or charitable projects.
Childrens Medical Center
Boston, MA
Assets: $4b
Revenue: $311m
Employees: 1k
MISSION:
HOLDS & MANAGES INVESTMENTS FOR CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL CORP. AND ITS AFFILIATED ORGANIIZATIONS.
Harvard Private Capital Realty Inc
Boston, MA
Assets: $3b
Revenue: $446m
MISSION:
INVEST FUNDS FOR THE BENEFIT OF PRESIDENT & FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE, A RELATED 501(C)(3) SUPPORTED ORGANIZATION
Wellesley College
Wellesley, MA
Assets: $3b
Revenue: $342m
Employees: 3k
MISSION:
TO PROVIDE AN EXCELLENT LIBERAL ARTS EDUCATION FOR WOMEN WHO WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE WORLD.
Trustees Of The Smith College
Northampton, MA
Assets: $3b
Revenue: $395m
Employees: 5k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to operate postsecondary educational institutions that offer postgraduate study at masters or doctorate levels in addition to an undergraduate program for people who meet entry level requirements and are interested in an advanced education. Some institutions of university status are known as colleges or institutes.