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 |
Chestnut Hill, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $475k
Employees: 7
MISSION:
THE MWM OWNS AND OPERATES THE WATERWORKS MUSEUM (THE "MUSEUM") THE MUSEUM IS A SINGLE CONDOMINIUM UNIT OF THE MUSEUM BUILDING CONDOMINIUM, ONE OF FOUR SEPARATE CONDOMINIUM BUILDING REGIMES ON THE SITE. THE FOUR BUILDINGS SHARE CERTAIN OPERATING RESPONSIBILITIES THROUGH AN ADMINISTRATIVE TRUST (THE WATERWORKS AT CHESTNUT HILL TRUST), AND THE COMPLEX IS COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE WATERWORKS AT CHESTNUT HILL. THE SITE WAS PREVIOUSLY THE CHESTNUT HILL WATERWORKS, OWNED BY THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS, AND DISPOSED OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LDA. THREE OF THE FOUR BUILDINGS AND THE ADJACENT CHESTNUT HILL RESERVOIR ARE LISTED ON THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES AND THE ENTIRE SITE IS A DESIGNATED CITY OF BOSTON LANDMARK. THE MUSEUM HOUSES THREE HISTORIC STEAM PUMPING ENGINES INSTALLED BETWEEN 1894 AND 1921: THE ALLIS, THE WORTHINGTON, AND THE LEAVITT. AS REQUIRED UNDER THE LDA, MWM PROVIDES PUBLIC ACCESS TO THE MUSEUM AT NO FEE, AND TO THE COMMUNITY ROOM AT A MARGINAL COST RECOVERY CH
Amesbury, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $168k
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: $3m
Revenue: $2m
Employees: 174
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to produce plays.
Boston, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $4m
Employees: 30
MISSION:
THE MISSION OF TRIO NEW COLLEGE NETWORK IS TO PARTNER WITH LOCAL COMMUNITY LEADERS TO HELP LAUNCH AND OPERATE COLLEGE SUCCESS CENTERS IN THEIR COMMUNITY IN ORDER TO BETTER SERVE STUDENTS WHO ARE CURRENTLY NOT WELL-SUPPORTED BY EXISTING HIGHER EDUCATION OPTIONS, AND GIVE ALL STUDENTS ACCESS TO A LOW-COST, HIGH QUALITY DEGREE PATHWAY.
Boston, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $2m
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.
Franklin, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $2m
Employees: 13
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide a broad range of social services for individuals or families.
Boston, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $4m
Employees: 40
MISSION:
PRO BONO LEGAL SERVICES TO RESIDENTS WITH LOW INCOME WHO FACE BARRIERS TO HEALTH CARE
Somerville, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $116k
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.
Cambridge, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $15m
Employees: 35
MISSION:
FOOD FOR FREE IMPROVES ACCESS TO HEALTHY FOOD THROUGH ESTABLISHING INNOVATIVE PROGRAMMING AND PARTNERSHIPS TO OVERCOME BARRIERS AND STRENGTHEN THE COMMUNITY FOOD SYSTEM.
Plymouth, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $441k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to interpret, collect and preserve the historical heritage of a specific geographic location.
Quincy, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $3m
Employees: 96
MISSION:
OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE QUALITY SCHOOL AGE PROGRAMS IN A GROUP SETTING, OUR PROGRAM FOCUSES ON EDUCATION, RECREATION, NUTRTION, HEALTH, AND SOCIAL SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES.
Arlington, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $214k
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: $3m
Revenue: $304k
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.
Fitchburg, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $512k
Employees: 11
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to engage in television productions and broadcast, including producers of public television, cable television, community access television, broadcasting in schools, and interactive television.
Cambridge, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $2m
Employees: 34
MISSION:
TO CULTIVATE AN ENGAGED COMMUNITY OF YOUTH WHOSE POWERFUL ARTISTIC VOICES TRANSFORM THEIR LIVES, THEIR NEIGHBORHOODS AND THEIR WORLDS.
Boston, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $202k
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.
Wakefield, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $904k
Employees: 2
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to maintain cemeteries, or provide burial or funeral services for charitable purposes.
Boston, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $578k
MISSION:
TO PROVIDE LOW INCOME ELDERLY PERSONS WITH AFFORDABLE HOUSING
Braintree, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $184k
MISSION:
PROVIDING HOMELESS AND OTHER LOW INCOME VETERANS WITH HOUSING FACILITIES AND SERVICES.
South Boston, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $3m
Employees: 96
MISSION:
TO SUPPORT FAMILY AND NEIGHBORHOOD LIFE IN SOUTH BOSTON.