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 |
Tyngsboro, MA
Assets: $4m
Revenue: $424k
Employees: 6
MISSION:
THE PRIMARY ACTIVITIES ARE TO RECEIVE AND BURY THE DEAD; AND TO MAINTAIN THE CEMETERY AND GROUNDS.
Fall River, MA
Assets: $4m
Revenue: $2m
Employees: 43
MISSION:
TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND CARE OF THE HIGHEST QUALITY TO LOW-INCOME AND STATE SUBSIDIZED FAMILIES IN THE GREATER FALL RIVER MASSACHUSETTS AREA.
Medfield, MA
Assets: $4m
Revenue: $7m
Employees: 11
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to work to relieve poverty in developing countries by providing funds, technical assistance and supplies which improve the health, education, welfare, social well-being and self-reliance of individuals and families. Also included are organizations that provide relief services in response to a major disaster or large-scale emergency that occurs abroad.
New Bedford, MA
Assets: $4m
Revenue: $3m
Employees: 30
MISSION:
OUR MISSION IS TO MOBILIZE PEOPLE, PARTNERSHIPS AND RESOURCES TO CATALYZE CHANGE THAT STRENGTHENS THE COMMUNITIES SERVED.
Amherst, MA
Assets: $4m
Revenue: $3m
Employees: 69
MISSION:
SCHOOL FOR THE EDUCATION OF CHILDREN FROM EARLY CHILDHOOD THROUGH ELEMENTARY
Boston, MA
Assets: $4m
Revenue: $250k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to raise and distribute funds for multiple organizations within the Arts, Culture, and Humanities major group area.
Worcester, MA
Assets: $4m
Revenue: $2m
Employees: 40
MISSION:
THE ORGANIZATION'S PURPOSE IS TO ENGAGE IN ACTIVITIES AND CONDUCT PROGRAMS TO PROMOTE THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND WELFARE OF THE CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS COMMUNITY. IT OPERATES A BILINGUAL RESIDENTIAL SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT FACILITY FOR THE LATINO COMMUNITY.
Lawrence, MA
Assets: $4m
Revenue: $12m
Employees: 117
MISSION:
PROMOTED HEALTHCARE SERVICES TO SELECTED PATIENTS, IN THEIR HOMES, REGARDLESS OF ABILITY TO PAY.
Fall River, MA
Assets: $4m
Revenue: $849k
Employees: 12
MISSION:
THE LOCAL'S MISSION IS TO INSURE THAT ALL MEMBERS RECEIVE ALL BENEFITS, COMPENSATION AND RETIREMENT FUNDING FOR ALL LABOR PROVIDED TO THE CONTRACTORS IN THE UNION LABOR AGREEMENTS.
Woods Hole, MA
Assets: $4m
Revenue: $86k
MISSION:
PROVIDE DONATIONS TO LOCAL AREA ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDE VARIOUS CHARITABLE SERVICES.
Boston, MA
Assets: $4m
Revenue: $625k
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.
Everett, MA
Assets: $4m
Revenue: $7k
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.
Leominster, MA
Assets: $4m
Revenue: $918k
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.
Marion, MA
Assets: $4m
Revenue: $885k
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: $2m
Employees: 35
MISSION:
SERVICES AND ADVOCACY FOR MEMBERS OF THE CHINESE AMERICAN COMMUNITY
Northampton, MA
Assets: $4m
Revenue: $4m
Employees: 34
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to focus broadly on strengthening, unifying and building the economic, cultural, educational and social services of an urban community or neighborhood.
Springfield, MA
Assets: $4m
Revenue: $808k
Employees: 7
MISSION:
THE WOMEN'S FUND PROVIDES GRANTS, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, CAPACITY BUILDING, AND COLLABORATION OPPORTUNITIES TO LOCAL NONPROFITS AND THE WOMEN AND GIRLS OF WESTERN MASS. THE WOMEN'S FUND COMMISSIONS THE LATEST RESEARCH, LEVERAGES OUR CONVENING POWER, AND OUR KNOWLEDGE OF LOCAL AND NATIONAL EFFORTS TOWARD GENDER EQUITY AND EMPOWERMENT TO INVEST IN THE COMMUNITY AND ADVANCE WOMEN AND GIRLS. OUR WORK FOCUSES ON IMPROVING ECONOMIC SECURITY FOR WOMEN AN D GIRLS; GIVING WOMEN AND GIRLS THE CONFIDENCE TO TAKE ON POSITIONS OF POWER AND LEADERSHIP; AND PROMOTING SAFETY AND FREEDOM FROM GENDER-BASED SEXUAL VIOLENCE, TOXIC RELATIONSHIPS, AND POWER DYNAMICS. WE DO ALL THIS BY NURTURING A THRIVING, DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE WOMEN-AND GIRL-SERVING COMMUNITY TO BETTER ADVANCE GENDER AND RACIAL EQUITY.
Marshfield, MA
Assets: $4m
Revenue: $5m
Employees: 42
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people of all ages to learn, become competitive in and enjoy the organized recreational activity, sport or game of their choice. These programs may be offered by local clubs devoted to a particular activity or sport; may provide individual or team coaching assistance or instruction, access to equipment and facilities, and uniforms, if necessary; and may sponsor or make arrangements for athletes to participate in amateur competitions, usually at the local or regional level, and provide officials for games. These events are generally for the enjoyment of the athletes and are not at a high enough competitive level to be considered spectator sports.
Boston, MA
Assets: $4m
Revenue: $2m
Employees: 9
MISSION:
ACE BUILDS THE POWER OF COMMUNITIES OF COLOR AND LOW-INCOME COMMUNITIES IN MASSACHUSETTS TO ERADICATE ENVIRONMENTAL RACISM AND CLASSISM, CREATE HEALTHY, SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES, AND ACHIEVE ENVIRONMENT JUSTICE.
Worcester, MA
Assets: $4m
Revenue: $3m
Employees: 35
MISSION:
AIDS PROJECT WORCESTER IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION IN CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS DEDICATED TO ENDING THE HIV/AIDS PANDEMIC AND FOSTERING WELLNESS THROUGH SERVICE, ADVOCACY, PREVENTION, EDUCATION, AND COLLABORATIVE INITIATIVES. WE EMPOWER AND ENHANCE THE LIVES OF PEOPLE INFECTED AND AFFECTED BY HIV/ AIDS BY FIGHTING STIGMA AND DISCRIMINATION AND THROUGH INDIVIDUALIZED SERVICES AND BEST PRACTICES IN A SUPPORTIVE, MULTICULTURAL SETTING.