The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Massachusetts
Massachusetts is home to 40k nonprofit organizations. In aggregate, these organizations account for $216b in revenue and employ 891.4k 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 | 1,207 | 80,362 | $17,501,320,309 | $50,256,253,259 |
| Worcester | 946 | 58,544 | $8,417,248,600 | $3,031,762,409 |
| Springfield | 732 | 35,511 | $4,947,492,922 | $472,650,276 |
| Newton | 571 | 9,638 | $2,640,297,600 | $642,416,506 |
| Waltham | 464 | 12,085 | $2,331,269,445 | $1,806,982,783 |
| Dorchester | 428 | 4,780 | $669,752,697 | $176,763,050 |
| Brookline | 401 | 2,968 | $370,990,832 | $340,083,759 |
| Lowell | 393 | 8,798 | $1,125,985,150 | $152,072,089 |
| Wellesley | 389 | 1,549 | $252,242,152 | $585,340,248 |
| Framingham | 384 | 7,656 | $997,058,107 | $174,552,731 |
| Brockton | 378 | 11,345 | $900,745,622 | $136,385,227 |
| Lexington | 359 | 5,036 | $464,791,743 | $105,112,552 |
| Quincy | 352 | 5,445 | $2,927,818,141 | $525,448,613 |
| Somerville | 350 | 105,726 | $26,572,488,536 | $33,704,242,040 |
| Pittsfield | 348 | 13,249 | $1,471,127,935 | $178,094,433 |
| New Bedford | 323 | 12,770 | $1,446,809,290 | $155,242,443 |
| Needham | 317 | 8,333 | $930,508,903 | $713,857,824 |
| Beverly | 299 | 8,921 | $946,855,352 | $229,822,018 |
| Concord | 290 | 6,463 | $725,161,994 | $561,103,906 |
| Plymouth | 290 | 3,944 | $476,439,372 | $61,783,128 |
Explore Nonprofits in Massachusetts
The Paul And Phyllis Fireman Charitable Foundation
Waltham, MA
Assets: $224m
Revenue: $18m
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 Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals
Boston, MA
Assets: $221m
Revenue: $97m
Employees: 886
MISSION:
PROTECT ANIMALS, RELIEVE THEIR SUFFERING, ADVANCE THEIR HEALTH & WELFARE AND PREVENT CRUELTY.
Massachusetts Insurers Insolvency Fund
Boston, MA
Assets: $221m
Revenue: $28m
MISSION:
DURING THE YEAR THE ASSOCIATION PROVIDED PROTECTION TO POLICYHOLDERS & CLAIMANTS OF INSOLVENT INSURERS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MASSACHUSETTS STATE STATUTE, CHAPTER 1 75 D, G. L. MASS., ENACTED AS CHAPTER 261, LAWS 1970.
Curry College
Milton, MA
Assets: $220m
Revenue: $116m
Employees: 1k
MISSION:
TO ENGAGE STUDENTS IN SUCCESSFUL CAREERS AND ACTIVE CITIZENSHIP WITH A GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE.
Oneworld Boston Inc
Woburn, MA
Assets: $219m
Revenue: $23m
MISSION:
The goal of this organization are the private foundations whose grant funds are derived primarily from the contributions of a profit-making business organization.
Institute For Protein Innovation Inc
Boston, MA
Assets: $219m
Revenue: $201m
Employees: 38
MISSION:
TO ADVANCE PROTEIN SCIENCE TO ACCELERATE RESEARCH AND IMPROVE HUMAN HEALTH.
Lahey Clinic Inc
Burlington, MA
Assets: $219m
Revenue: $291m
Employees: 2k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to operate health centers, clinics, and other facilities that provide walk-in, walk-out diagnostic and treatment services for people whose care does not require confinement or a hospital stay. Use this code for types of outpatient facilities or services not specified below.
North Hill Needham Inc
Needham, MA
Assets: $218m
Revenue: $47m
Employees: 477
MISSION:
TO PROVIDE HOUSING & HEALTHCARE SERVICES TO RESIDENTS FOR LIFE REGARDLESS OF THEIR ABILITY TO PAY.
Allen-Chase Foundation
Deerfield, MA
Assets: $218m
Revenue: $34m
Employees: 221
MISSION:
EAGLEBROOK IS A SCHOOL FOR BOYS IN THE 6TH, 7TH, 8TH, AND 9TH GRADES. IN A WARM, CARING, STRUCTURED ATMOSPHERE, BOYS LEARN MORE THAN THEY EVER THOUGHT POSSIBLE, DISCOVER INNER RESOURCES, DEVELOP SELF-CONFIDENCE, AND HAVE FUN ALONG THE WAY. EAGLEBROOK WELCOMES BOYS OF ANY RACE, COLOR, NATIONALITY, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, RELIGION, AND ALL SHARE THE SAME PRIVILEGES AND DUTIES.
Winsor School Inc
Boston, MA
Assets: $217m
Revenue: $31m
Employees: 206
MISSION:
THE WINSOR SCHOOL PROVIDES COLLEGE PREPARATORY INSTRUCTION TO GIRLS IN GRADES FIVE THROUGH TWELVE.
Gordon College
Wenham, MA
Assets: $215m
Revenue: $107m
Employees: 2k
MISSION:
GORDON COLLEGE STRIVES TO GRADUATE MEN & WOMEN DISTINGUISHED BY (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O) (CONTINUATION) INTELLECTUAL MATURITY AND CHRISTIAN CHARACTER, COMMITTED TO LIVES OF SERVICE AND PREPARED FOR LEADERSHIP WORLDWIDE.
American Institute For Economic Research Inc
Great Barrington, MA
Assets: $214m
Revenue: $4m
Employees: 65
MISSION:
AIER CONDUCTS INDEPENDENT, SCIENTIFIC, ECONOMIC RESEARCH TO EDUCATE INDIVIDUALS, THEREBY ADVANCING THEIR PERSONAL INTERESTS AND THOSE OF THE NATION.
George I Alden Trust
Worcester, MA
Assets: $212m
Revenue: $46m
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.
Groton Hill Music Inc
Groton, MA
Assets: $211m
Revenue: $41m
Employees: 106
MISSION:
TO SHARE THE TRANSFORMATIVE POWER OF MUSIC THROUGH TEACHING, PERFORMING & GIVING MUSIC
Appalachian Mountain Club
Boston, MA
Assets: $209m
Revenue: $39m
Employees: 637
MISSION:
AMC IS DEDICATED TO THE PROTECTION, ENJOYMENT, AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE OUTDOORS.
Cushing Academy Trustees
Ashburnham, MA
Assets: $209m
Revenue: $29m
Employees: 197
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to run schools comprising any span of grades beginning with the next grade following an elementary school and ending at or below grade 12.
Telemachus And Irene Demoulas Family Foundation
Chelmsford, MA
Assets: $206m
Revenue: $155m
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.
Southbridge Credit Union
Southbridge, MA
Assets: $205m
Revenue: $8m
Employees: 53
MISSION:
PROVIDE FINANCIAL PRODUCTS AND PERSONALIZED SERVICES THAT WILL ASSIST OUR MEMBERS IN ACHIEVING THEIR FINANCIAL GOALS.
Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital- Milton Inc
Milton, MA
Assets: $204m
Revenue: $149m
Employees: 1k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to operate health care facilities that are licensed to operate twenty-four hours per day and offer diagnostic and treatment services as well as emergency and critical care services for people who have illnesses or injuries which require immediate, short-term intervention.
Brooks School
North Andover, MA
Assets: $204m
Revenue: $35m
Employees: 201
MISSION:
BROOKS SCHOOL IS A COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL THAT SEEKS TO PROVIDE THE MOST MEANINGFUL EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE OUR STUDENTS WILL HAVE IN THEIR LIVES.