Massachusetts is home to 41k nonprofit organizations. In aggregate, these organizations account for $238b in revenue and employ 1.0m individuals.
Where Do Massachusetts
Nonprofits Focus?
The IRS classifies nonprofits along 25 different categories or NTEE classifications.
*Remaining NTEE categories account for 0 organizations.
| City | Organization Count | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge | 1,241 | 83,579 | $20,224,452,510 | $57,114,915,007 |
| Worcester | 965 | 62,366 | $9,422,851,102 | $3,522,887,191 |
| Springfield | 745 | 37,747 | $5,328,228,694 | $580,326,545 |
| Newton | 551 | 10,824 | $3,026,388,617 | $955,619,500 |
| Waltham | 456 | 12,707 | $1,598,999,666 | $1,873,097,752 |
| Dorchester | 428 | 4,873 | $725,735,321 | $254,242,454 |
| Brockton | 399 | 11,700 | $1,005,070,689 | $141,356,374 |
| Brookline | 398 | 3,073 | $452,771,031 | $210,724,916 |
| Lowell | 396 | 9,273 | $1,307,294,244 | $90,869,575 |
| Framingham | 392 | 8,898 | $1,072,761,845 | $156,686,030 |
| Wellesley | 390 | 1,781 | $234,539,850 | $418,683,734 |
| Somerville | 380 | 115,612 | $27,983,393,878 | $31,581,701,996 |
| Pittsfield | 372 | 13,840 | $1,565,957,448 | $187,247,094 |
| Lexington | 363 | 4,996 | $435,930,451 | $101,013,653 |
| Quincy | 350 | 5,320 | $3,107,442,199 | $509,589,005 |
| New Bedford | 336 | 13,038 | $1,590,233,453 | $124,889,718 |
| Beverly | 318 | 9,253 | $1,076,826,493 | $257,778,157 |
| Lynn | 318 | 3,586 | $33,244,761,584 | $287,030,089 |
| Plymouth | 317 | 4,089 | $551,039,700 | $79,702,274 |
| Needham | 314 | 8,455 | $929,222,683 | $649,536,225 |
Peabody, MA
Assets: $4m
Revenue: $682k
Employees: 7
MISSION:
PRESERVATION OF HISTORICAL SITES AND MAINTENANCE OF HISTORICAL DATA IN PEABODY, MA.
Boston, MA
Assets: $4m
Revenue: $103k
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.
Longmeadow, MA
Assets: $4m
Revenue: $6m
Employees: 105
MISSION:
THE SCHOOL PROVIDES DEAF AND HARD-OF-HEARING STUDENTS ACCESS TO COMPREHENSIVE, EVIDENCE-BASED EDUCATION AND SUPPORT SERVICES IN THE CLASSROOM AND IN THE GREATER COMMUNITY. WE STRIVE FOR EXCELLENCE AND INNOVATION. WE WORK TO MAXIMIZE EACH INDIVIDUAL'S INTELLECTUAL, SOCIAL, AND EMOTIONAL GROWTH.
Boston, MA
Assets: $4m
Revenue: $423k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to promote awareness of and appreciation for history and historical artifacts.
Northampton, MA
Assets: $4m
Revenue: $3m
Employees: 10
MISSION:
THE NORTHAMPTON SURVIVAL CENTER IS DEDICATED TO IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES THROUGHOUT HAMPSHIRE COUNTY BY PROVIDING NUTRITIOUS FOOD AND OTHER RESOURCES IN AN ATMOSPHERE OF DIGNITY AND RESPECT.
Concord, MA
Assets: $4m
Revenue: $171k
MISSION:
PROVIDE FISHING, SHOOTING AND RELATED SPORTING ACTIVITIES FOR 100-PLUS MEMBERS AND THEIR GUESTS.
Waltham, MA
Assets: $4m
Revenue: $-140k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to raise and distribute funds for multiple organizations within the Philanthropy, Voluntarism, and Grantmaking Foundations major group area.
Boston, MA
Assets: $4m
Revenue: $173k
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.
Woburn, MA
Assets: $4m
Revenue: $6m
Employees: 106
MISSION:
TO PROVIDE RESIDENTIAL ALTERNATIVES FOR DEVELOPMENTALLY CHALLENGED INDIVIDUALS.
Waltham, MA
Assets: $4m
Revenue: $2m
Employees: 12
MISSION:
ADVOCACY & EDUCATION ON INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
Agawam, MA
Assets: $4m
Revenue: $4m
Employees: 40
MISSION:
SERVES EMPLOYERS IN THE NORTHEAST BY PROVIDING HUMAN RESOURCE FOCUSED INFORMATION AND TRAINING, MANAGEMENT AND STAFF TRAINING AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES.
Waltham, MA
Assets: $4m
Revenue: $101k
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.
Gloucester, MA
Assets: $4m
Revenue: $22k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to promote awareness of and appreciation for history and historical artifacts.
Braintree, MA
Assets: $4m
Revenue: $529k
MISSION:
THE LEARNING CENTER PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS THAT ENRICH THE LIVES OF CHILDREN AND ADULTS IN AREAS OF EMPLOYMENT, HEALTH, TECHNOLOGY, ACADEMICS, COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AND LEADERSHIP.
Boston, MA
Assets: $4m
Revenue: $614k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is for named trusts not classified elsewhere. (rev. 11/04)
Newton, MA
Assets: $4m
Revenue: $459k
MISSION:
TO PROVIDE FAMILIES AND PERSONS OF LOW-INCOME WITH HOUSING FACILITIES AND SERVICES SPECIALLY DESIGNED TO PROMOTE THEIR HEALTH, PHYSICAL AND SOCIAL WELL BEING.
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.
Boston, MA
Assets: $4m
Revenue: $2m
Employees: 11
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to conduct research and/or public policy analysis within the Human Services - Multipurpose and Other major group area.
Holbrook, MA
Assets: $4m
Revenue: $552k
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.
Sudbury, MA
Assets: $4m
Revenue: $3m
Employees: 165
MISSION:
PRESERVING AND PROVIDING HISTORICAL FACILITIES, AND PROMOTING EARLY AMERICAN HUMANITIES AND CULTURE THROUGH HOSPITALITY, LODGING, EDUCATION, PROGRAMMING, AND EVENTS.