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 |
Newton, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $88k
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.
Concord, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $672k
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.
Edgartown, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $1m
Employees: 47
MISSION:
TO OPERATE A BEACH CLUB AND ENCOURAGE OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES AND OTHER ANCILLARY SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH A BEACH CLUB FOR ITS MEMBERS.
North Easton, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $594k
Employees: 10
MISSION:
IT IS THE MISSION OF THE NATURAL RESOURCES TRUST OF EASTON (NRT) TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC OF SIGNIFICANT NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES AND TO ACQUIRE AND PRESERVE LAND OF SPECIAL CHARACTER FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC.
North Attleborough, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $286k
MISSION:
THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL AID TO NEW ENGLAND RESIDENTS WHO ARE STUDYING VETERINARY MEDICINE. IT SEEKS FINANCIAL SUPPORT THROUGH TARGETED MAIL CAMPAIGNS AND SPECIAL EVENTS.
North Attleboro, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $308k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to maintain cemeteries, or provide burial or funeral services for charitable purposes.
Cambridge, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $2m
Employees: 10
MISSION:
TRAINING YOUNG ADULTS FROM LOW INCOME COMMUNITIES FOR HIGH GROWTH CAREERS AS SOFTWARE ENGINEERS, AND CONNECTING THEM WITH JOBS.
Dorchester, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $2m
Employees: 105
MISSION:
THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES HOMEMAKING, HOME HEALTH AIDE, CHORE AND PERSONAL SERVICES TO THE ELDERLY AND DISABLED.
Southborough, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $6m
Employees: 65
MISSION:
THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES SERVICES AND HOUSING FOR CHILDREN WHO CANNOT CARE FOR THEMSELVES.
Falmouth, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $179k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization are the organizations whose members are in the real estate business who have affiliated for the purpose of promoting the interests of their trade.
Milton, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $2m
Employees: 30
MISSION:
DELPHI ACADEMY OF BOSTON INC IS ORGANIZED EXCLUSIVELY FOR EDUCATIONAL & CHARITABLE PURPOSES. PRIVATE SCHOOL IS THE PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE. TO FULFILL EXEMPT STATUS, THE ORGANIZATION OPERATED A DAY SCHOOL IN MILTON, MA.
Brockton, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $489k
MISSION:
WORK EXPRESS HOUSING, INC. WAS FORMED FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEVELOPING 31 UNITS OF AFFORDABLE RENTAL HOUSING IN BROCKTON, MASSACHUSETTS FOR LOW INCOME, FORMERLY HOMELESS VETERANS AND CHRONICALLY HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS AND PROVIDING SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO ITS RESIDENTS.
Malden, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $687k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is the fund-raising entity for a single institution within the Community Improvement & Capacity Building major group area.
Chelmsford, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $710k
Employees: 22
MISSION:
PROVIDE MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY WITH A GATHERING PLACE.
Brookline, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $439k
Employees: 2
MISSION:
TO PRESERVE QUALITY EDUCATION IN THE TOWN OF BROOKLINE BY RAISING FUNDS FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE BROOKLINE PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND DISTRIBUTING SUCH FUNDS TO SUPPORT EXCELLENCE AND INNOVATION IN EDUCATION IN THE TOWN OF BROOKLINE.
Hingham, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $686k
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: $3m
Revenue: $56k
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: $166k
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.
Boston, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $2m
Employees: 16
MISSION:
A BETTER CITY IS A DIVERSE GROUP OF BUSINESS LEADERS UNITED AROUND A COMMON GOAL-TO ENHANCE BOSTON AND THE REGION'S ECONOMIC HEALTH, COMPETITIVENESS, VIBRANCY, SUSTAINABILITY AND QUALITY OF LIFE.
Weston, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $307k
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.