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 |
Lowell, MA
Assets: $4m
Revenue: $321k
MISSION:
TO DEVELOP AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR LOW AND MODERATE INCOME PERSONS AND FAMILIES IN LOWELL, MASSACHUSETTS.
Boston, MA
Assets: $4m
Revenue: $53k
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.
Boston, MA
Assets: $4m
Revenue: $647k
MISSION:
TO DEVELOP AND OPERATE HOUSING FOR LOW INCOME PERSONS AND THEIR FAMILIES.
Boston, MA
Assets: $4m
Revenue: $5m
Employees: 119
MISSION:
BREAKTIME IS A BOSTON-BASED NONPROFIT WORKING TO END YOUNG ADULT HOMELESSNESS THROUGH PURPOSEFUL TRANSITIONAL EMPLOYMENT AND FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT. WE EMPOWER YOUNG ADULTS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS TO SECURE STABLE EMPLOYMENT AND PERMANENT HOUSING WHILE BOLSTERING THE HEALTH OF THEIR COMMUNITIES.
South Hadley, MA
Assets: $4m
Revenue: $110k
MISSION:
THE MISSION IS TO OPEN DOORS TO POSITIVE AGING BY ENRICHING THE LIVES OF OLDER ADULTS
Boston, MA
Assets: $4m
Revenue: $5m
Employees: 28
MISSION:
BOSTON HARBOR NOW'S (BHN) MISSION IS TO ENSURE THAT BOSTON HARBOR, ITS WATERFRONT AND ISLANDS ARE ACCESSIBLE AND INCLUSIVE AND THAT THESE SPECIAL PLACES ARE PROPERLY ADAPTED TO THE RISKS OF CLIMATE CHANGE.WE ACCOMPLISH THIS BY: ADVANCING A BROAD VISION FOR DEVELOPMENT ON THE HARBOR; OFFERING EVERYONE OPPORTUNITIES TO UTILIZE AND ENJOY THE HARBOR, WATERFRONT AND ISLANDS; RESEARCHING EFFECTIVE MEASURES TO PROTECT THE ISLANDS AND THE GREATER BOSTON REGION FROM SEA LEVEL RISE; AND PARTNERING WITH FEDERAL, STATE, MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENTS AND NONPROFITS TO IMPLEMENT PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS CONSISTENT WITH THE ABOVE.
Medford, MA
Assets: $4m
Revenue: $11m
Employees: 7
MISSION:
EDUCATE THE PUBLIC, LEGISLATORS, AND REGULATORY ENTITIES ABOUT EXISTING AND PROPOSED LAWS AND POLICIES IN MASSACHUSETTS THAT IMPACT THE BUSINESS CLIMATE AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES OF INDEPENDENT DRIVERS TO EARN INCOME IN THE TRANSPORTATION NETWORK AND DELIVERY NETWORK INDUSTRIES IN A MANNER THAT IS CONSISTENT WITH THE ANTITRUST LAWS
Worcester, MA
Assets: $4m
Revenue: $2m
Employees: 10
MISSION:
THE MISSION OF DISMAS IS TO RECONCILE FORMER PRISONERS TO SOCIETY, AND SOCIETY TO FORMER PRISONERS, THROUGH THE DEVELOPMENT OF A SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY.SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY IS CHARACTERIZED BY: STUDENTS AND FORMER PRISONERS LIVING TOGETHER IN A FAMILY SETTING, ACTIVE INVOLVEMENT OF VOLUNTEERS FROM THE BROADER COMMUNITY, AND A SPIRIT OF OPEN AND PARTICIPATIVE DECISION-MAKING BY ALL IN THE COMMUNITY, WITH EMPHASIS ON THE COMMON GOOD.
Westborough, MA
Assets: $4m
Revenue: $2m
Employees: 7
MISSION:
TO ENGAGE, EDUCATE, EQUIP AND EMPOWER THE CHILDREN OF HAITI TO FOSTER GENERATIONAL CHANGE, SO THEIR VILLIAGES GO FROM SURVIVING TO THRIVING.
Norwood, MA
Assets: $4m
Revenue: $262k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization are the organizations whose members are men who have a common interest in improving the life of the community, which conduct fund-raising events to finance community service projects.
Natick, MA
Assets: $4m
Revenue: $402k
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.
Boston, MA
Assets: $4m
Revenue: $7m
Employees: 22
MISSION:
TO PROVIDE RESEARCH AND EDUCATION TO CREATE GREATER EFFICIENCY AND PRODUCTIVITY IN MANUFACTURING, SERVICES AND HEALTHCARE.
Somerville, MA
Assets: $4m
Revenue: $1m
Employees: 35
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to produce, promote and disseminate information on traditional music, dance, theater or folklore of various cultures and organizations that perform, present and support folk art in a specific region.
Boylston, MA
Assets: $4m
Revenue: $4m
Employees: 27
MISSION:
THE MISSION OF THE NEW ENGLAND SECTION PGA IS TO PROMOTE THE ENJOYMENT AND INVOLVEMENT IN THE GAME OF GOLF AND TO CONTRIBUTE TO ITS GROWTH BY PROVIDING SERVICES TO GOLF PROFESSIONALS AND THE GOLF INDUSTRY. THE NEW ENGLAND SECTION PGA WILL ACCOMPLISH THIS MISSION BY ENHANCING THE SKILLS OF ITS PROFESSIONALS AND THE OPPORTUNITIES FOR AMATEURS, MANUFACTURERS, EMPLOYEES AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC. IN DOING SO, THE NEW ENGLAND SECTION PGA WILL ELEVATE STANDARDS OF THE GOLF PROFESSIONALS' VOCATION, ENHANCE THE ECONOMIC WELL BEING OF THE INDIVIDUAL MEMBER, STIMULATE INTEREST IN THE GAME OF GOLF, AND PROMOTE THE OVERALL VITALITY OF THE GAME.
Hopkinton, MA
Assets: $4m
Revenue: $6m
MISSION:
TO PROVIDE DAILY LIVING NECESSITIES TO FAMILIES AND CHILDREN IN NEED.
Boston, MA
Assets: $4m
Revenue: $90k
MISSION:
TO SUPPORT MEDICAL RESEARCH, PROVIDE INSTRUCTION, AND IMPROVE PUBLIC HEALTH
Boston, MA
Assets: $4m
Revenue: $-240k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is for named trusts not classified elsewhere. (rev. 11/04)
Worcester, MA
Assets: $4m
Revenue: $4m
Employees: 17
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide consultation, training, and other forms of management assistance services to nonprofit groups within the Education major group area.
Scituate, MA
Assets: $4m
Revenue: $767k
Employees: 19
MISSION:
PROVIDE ADOPTION ASSITANCE AND VETERINARY CARE AND GROOMING FOR IMPOUNDED OR LOST ANIMALS. MAINTAIN AND UPKEEP THE SCITUATE ANIMAL SHELTER. THOUSANDS OF ANIMALS ADOPTED TO DATE.
Springfield, MA
Assets: $4m
Revenue: $12m
Employees: 86
MISSION:
PROVIDE RESOURCES THAT ASSIST PEOPLE OBTAIN ECONOMIC STABILITY TO CREATE A BETTER WAY OF LIFE