The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Boston

Boston is home to 4k nonprofit organizations. In aggregate, these organizations account for $74b in revenue and employ 215k individuals.

How Large Are Boston, MA Nonprofits?

Organizations By Employee Count

246

1-5

138

6-10

188

11-25

125

26-50

91

51-100

82

101-250

59

250-1000

33

1000+

Employee Count Buckets

Number of Organizations

Organizations By Revenue Level

552

$50k-250k

576

$250k-1M

555

$1M-5M

183

$5M-10M

119

$10M-25M

106

$25M-100M

68

$100M+

Org Revenue Buckets

Number of Organizations

Where Do Boston, MA Nonprofits Focus?

The IRS classifies nonprofits along 25 different categories or NTEE classifications.

*Remaining NTEE categories account for 0 organizations.

Explore Nonprofits in Boston, MA

Roosevelt Warm Springs Foundation

Boston, MA

Assets: $5m

Revenue: $107k

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide services related to diseases, disorders or medical spcialities where the major purpose is unclear enough that a more specific code cannot be accurately assigned.

Sattler College Inc

Boston, MA

Assets: $5m

Revenue: $11m

MISSION:

THE COLLEGE IS ORGANIZED AND SHALL BE OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS, AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED, OR CORRESPONDING PROVISIONS OF ANY SUBSEQUENT FEDERAL TAX LAWS (THE "INTERNAL REVNUE CODE") TO ESTABLISH AND ADMINISTER A COLLEGE THAT SHALL: A) CONFER THE FOLLOWING DEGREES: 1. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN HUMAN BIOLOGY, 2. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER SCIENCE, 3. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS, 4. BACHELOR OF ARTS IN BIBLICAL AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES, AND 5. BACHELOR OF ARTS IN HISTORY, AND OFFER ANY AND ALL COURSES RELATING OR INCIDENTAL THERETO; AND B) PROMOTE AND ADVANCE THE PRECEPTS AND VALUES OF THE HISTORIC CHRISTIAN FAITH.

Cortico Corporation

Boston, MA

Assets: $5m

Revenue: $3m

MISSION:

TO FOSTER CONSTRUCTIVE PUBLIC CONVERSATION TO IMPROVE OUR UNDERSTANDING OF ONE ANOTHER.

Gregory And Itsuko Herrema Charitable Foundation

Boston, MA

Assets: $4m

Revenue: $2m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is for named trusts not classified elsewhere. (rev. 11/04)

K2 Fam Foundation

Boston, MA

Assets: $4m

Revenue: $243k

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the private foundations that use a bulk of their resources to provide charitable services or run charitable programs of their own. They make few, if any, grants to outside organizations and, like private independent foundations, they generally do not raise funds from the public.

The Swan Society In Boston Inc

Boston, MA

Assets: $4m

Revenue: $158k

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the private foundations that use a bulk of their resources to provide charitable services or run charitable programs of their own. They make few, if any, grants to outside organizations and, like private independent foundations, they generally do not raise funds from the public.

Veterans Of Foreign Wars Department Of Massachusetts

Boston, MA

Assets: $4m

Revenue: $1m

MISSION:

THE PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION IS FRATERNAL, PATRIOTIC, HISTORICAL, CHARITABLE, AND EDUCATIONAL; TO PRESERVE AND STRENGTHEN COMRADESHIP AMONG ITS MEMBERS; TO ASSIST WORTHY COMRADES; TO PERPETUATE THE MEMORY AND HISTORY OF OUR DEAD, TO ASSIST THEIR SURVIVING SPOUSES AND ORPHAN;

Vila B Webber 1985 Charitable Trust

Boston, MA

Assets: $4m

Revenue: $228k

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the private foundations that make grants based on charitable endowments. Because of their endowments, they are focused primarily on grantmaking and generally do not actively raise funds or seek public financial support. These are the most common type of private foundation. They are generally endowed, usually from a single individual or family. Private foundations are considered family foundations if relatives or the original donor are still active on the board of trustees or in the operation of the foundation.

The Jennison Charitable Foundation

Boston, MA

Assets: $4m

Revenue: $163k

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.

Massachusetts Unit Nine Health & Welfare Fund

Boston, MA

Assets: $4m

Revenue: $4m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide for the payment of life, sick, accident, or other benefits to the voluntary members of associations or their dependents or designated beneficiaries. This code is used exclusively for organizations exempt from federal taxes under 501(c)(9) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Community Research Initiative Of New England Inc

Boston, MA

Assets: $4m

Revenue: $24m

MISSION:

TO PROMOTE THE RAPID STUDY AND APPROVAL OF NEW THERAPIES FOR HIV.

Marion & Jasper Whiting Foundation

Boston, MA

Assets: $4m

Revenue: $364k

MISSION:

TO AWARD FELLOWSHIPS TO TEACHERS AT THE COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY LEVEL FOR STUDY ABROAD.

Cohasset Conservation Trust Inc

Boston, MA

Assets: $4m

Revenue: $42k

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to preserve and protect endangered land resources from indiscriminate development, destruction or decay and which manage the utilization of renewable and nonrenewable resources to ensure ongoing availability. Included are conservation of the nations forests, rangeland, vegetation, deserts, wild and scenic rivers and other wilderness areas and open land spaces; and reestablishment of areas that have been devastated by destructive activities such as strip mining or other destructive activities.

Sharon Fay And Maxine Schaffer Family Foundation

Boston, MA

Assets: $4m

Revenue: $100k

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.

Trustees Of Charitable Donations For Inhabitants

Boston, MA

Assets: $4m

Revenue: $343k

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO RESIDENTS OF BOSTON IN LIFE CRISIS SITUATIONS.

Global Health Committee Inc

Boston, MA

Assets: $4m

Revenue: $561k

MISSION:

SUPPORTING TB AND HIV CARE IN CAMBODIA SINCE 1994 AND IN ETHIOPIA SINCE 2009 TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF INDIVIDUALS WHILE STRENGTHENING LOCAL NATIONAL PROGRAMS AND STAFF THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS AND BY IMPROVING TREATMENTS AND PROGRAMS THROUGH RESEARCH AND DOCUMENTATION. GHC'S FOCUS IS TO PROVIDE THE HUMAN RIGHT OF ACCESS TO MEDICINE AND CARE FOR TREATABLE DISEASES TO ADULTS AND CHILDREN LIVING IN THE GLOBAL SOUTH WHO ARE AMONG THE POOREST IN OUR GLOBAL SOCIETY INCLUDING THOSE WHO ARE DISPLACED BY WAR OR WHO LIVE IN POST-CONFLICT SITUATIONS WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, SEX, AGE, RELIGION, OR POLITICAL AFFILIATION.

Asian Task Force Against Domestic Violence Inc

Boston, MA

Assets: $4m

Revenue: $3m

MISSION:

ATASK EMPOWERS ASIAN SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND ABUSE TO REBUILD THEIR LIVES. OUR WORK BRIDGES LANGUAGE AND CULTURAL GAPS FOR ASIAN COMMUNITIES AND ADVOCATES FOR SOCIAL CHANGE.

Ebling Family Foundation

Boston, MA

Assets: $4m

Revenue: $1m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking services where the major purpose is unclear enough that a more specific code cannot be accurately assigned.

International Health Racquet And Sportsclub Association

Boston, MA

Assets: $4m

Revenue: $9m

MISSION:

TO GROW, PROTECT, & PROMOTE THE INDUSTRY & PROVIDE MEMBERS WITH BENEFITS TO HELP LEAD TO SUCCESS.

West End Museum Incorporated

Boston, MA

Assets: $4m

Revenue: $515k

MISSION:

THE WEST END MUSEUM IS DEDICATED TO TELLING THE STORY OF BOSTON'S WEST END NEIGHBORHOOD. THE MUSEUM PROVIDES A SPACE FOR PAST AND PRESENT RESIDENTS AND THE COMMUNITY; EDUCATES THE PUBLIC IN HISTORY AND URBANIZATION; AND PRESERVES ITS MATERIAL HISTORY AND CULTURE. THE MUSEUM SEEKS TO CHALLENGE CITIZENS TO TAKE AN ACTIVE ROLE IN SHAPING THEIR COMMUNITIES.