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 |
Amesbury, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $3m
Employees: 42
MISSION:
COASTAL CONNECTIONS INC. SUPPORTS PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES TO ACHIEVE THEIR (SEE SCHEDULE O) FULL POTENTIAL BY CREATING PERSONALIZED PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE LIVING, WORKING AND PLAYING IN THE COMMUNITY. EACH PERSON BECOMES AN ESSENTIAL CONTRIBUTING MEMBER OF THEIR COMMUNITY THROUGH DYNAMIC PROGRAMS THAT CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT WHICH FOSTERS LIFE-LONG LEARNING.
Duxbury, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $12k
MISSION:
PRESERVATION OF O'NEIL FARM AND EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN THE IMPORTANCE OF AGRICULTURE.
Lawrence, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $335k
MISSION:
A LAY RELIGOUS COMMUNITY OF THIRD ORDER DOMINICANS DEVOTED TO PRESERVING TRADITIONAL CATHOLIC FAITH AND PRACTICES.
Boston, MA
Assets: $3m
MISSION:
HOLD TITLE TO REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS OF A PUBLIC EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLAN.
Hyannis, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $1m
Employees: 8
MISSION:
The goal of this organization are the religious organizations whose form of Christian faith and practice originated with the principles of the Reformation. Use this code for Protestant churches as well as their ministries, missions or missionary activities; bible camps and schools; and bible distribution programs.
New Bedford, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $2m
MISSION:
THE ORGANIZATION WAS FORMED TO PERPETUATE THE ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF THE FEAST OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT AND TO PROPAGATE THE RELIGIOUS, SOCIAL AND CULTURAL LIFE OF THE MADEIRAN COMMUNITY.
Chestnut Hill, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $3m
Employees: 21
MISSION:
THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY MISSION IS THE UNDERSTANDING AND TREATMENT OF CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE.
Boston, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $3m
Employees: 21
MISSION:
FOUNDED IN 1996, MASSINC'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE THE PEOPLE OF MASSACHUSETTS WITH THE INFORMATION THEY NEED TO PARTICIPATE FULLY IN OUR DEMOCRACY. WE ARE A NONPARTISAN, 501C3 AND ACHIEVE IMPACT THROUGH INDEPENDENT RESEARCH, NONPROFIT JOURNALISM AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT.
Worcester, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $2m
MISSION:
SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE WORCESTER REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (THE CHAMBER) BY: 1) DEVELOPING AND DELIVERING RELEVANT PROGRAMS AND SERVICES TO THE CHAMBER, ITS AFFILIATES, LOCAL BUSINESS COMMUNITY AND GENERAL PUBLIC; AND 2) LESSENING THE BURDENS OF GOVERNMENT BY COMBATTING COMMUNITY DETERIORATION AND ENABLING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BY SUPPORTING DISTRESSED AREAS WITHIN THE SERVICE AREAS OF THE CHAMBER.
Braintree, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $206k
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.
Wellesley, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $323k
MISSION:
TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE HOUSING TO QUALIFIED PERSONS. RENTAL ASSISTANCE IS PROVIDED UNDER SECTION 8.
Natick, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $1m
Employees: 12
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide access to the performing arts or a variety of art forms including the performing arts, and/or which present performing arts series.
Vineyard Haven, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $1m
Employees: 13
MISSION:
THE ORGANIZATION AIMS TO PROVIDE HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WITH ACCESS TO HOUSING, LIFE SKILLS EDUCATION, AND SUPPORT SERVICES IN ORDER TO HELP HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS INCREASE THEIR KNOWLEDGE AND ACHIEVE APPROPRIATE SKILLS TO LIVE COOPERATIVELY AND ENHANCE THEIR EMPLOYABILITY AND CAPACITY TO THRIVE IN THE COMMUNITY.
Vineyard Haven, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $740k
Employees: 53
MISSION:
MARTHA'S VINEYARD PLAYHOUSE IS A PROFESSIONAL, NON-PROFIT WORKING THEATER DEDICATED TO INSPIRING, ENRICHING AND ENTERTAINING OUR DIVERSE ISLAND COMMUNITY. WE BELIEVE THAT THEATER HAS THE POWER TO TRANSFORM LIVES.
Taunton, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $1m
Employees: 7
MISSION:
PROTECT AND ADVANCE THE WORKING CONDITIONS OF THE UNION MEMBERS, AND MAINTAIN FRIENDLY RELATIONS WITH EMPLOYERS
Worcester, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $1m
Employees: 42
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to help youngsters develop their potential and grow into healthy, educated, responsible and productive adults.
Holden, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $167k
MISSION:
OPERATING A FRATERNAL LODGE UNDER THE MASTER, WARDENS AND MEMBERS OF THE GRAND LODGE OF MA.
South Walpole, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $1m
Employees: 2
MISSION:
TO PROVIDE LODGING FOR THE FAMILIES OF VETERANS BEING TREATED AT MASSACHUSETTS HOSPITALS
Boston, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $440k
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.
Sudbury, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $23k
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.