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 |
Newburyport, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $164k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to administer centralized fundraising efforts and then in turn distribute the contributed funds to several nonprofit agencies. United Way and community chests or funds, the United Jewish Appeal and other religious appeals are examples of federated giving programs. (rev. 1/05)
Boston, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $818k
Employees: 6
MISSION:
PROJECT STEP, INC., (PROJECT STEP) WAS INCORPORATED AS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION IN 1983 UNDER THE LAWS OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS. PROJECT STEP USES CLASSICAL MUSIC TRAINING TO BRING POSITIVE CHANGE TO THE LIVES OF STUDENTS, THEIR FAMILIES, AND THEIR COMMUNITIES. THE ORGANIZATION IDENTIFIES MUSICALLY TALENTED STUDENTS FROM UNDERREPRESENTED RACIAL AND ETHNIC MINORITIES AT AN EARLY AGE AND PROVIDES THEM WITH A COMPREHENSIVE MUSIC PROGRAM THAT PREPARES THEM TO COMPETE AT THE HIGHEST LEVELS. PROJECT STEP'S GOALS ARE TO EXPAND THE LIVES OF STUDENTS THROUGH MUSIC, HELPING THEM REACH THEIR POTENTIAL, AND TO BRING DIVERSITY TO THE FIELD OF CLASSICAL MUSIC. BY TEACHING THE VALUES OF RESPONSIBILITY, RESPECT, PERSEVERANCE AND JOY IN ACHIEVEMENT THROUGH LEARNING A STRING INSTRUMENT, PROJECT STEP DEVELOPS STRONG, PRODUCTIVE AND HAPPY ADULTS.
Dorchester, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $6m
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide for the payment of life, sick, accident, or other benefits to the voluntary members of associations or their dependents or designated beneficiaries. This code is used exclusively for organizations exempt from federal taxes under 501(c)(9) of the Internal Revenue Code.
New Bedford, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $312
MISSION:
TO DEVELOP,REDEVELOP,OWN AND MANAGE AFFORDABLE WORKFORCE HOUSING AND RELATED SERVICES TO LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSEHOLDS,AND TO PROVIDE RELATED RESIDENT SERVICES.TO DEVELOP AND OPERATE COMMUNITY PROJECTS WHICH COMBAT COMMUNITY DETERIORATION AND ASSIST IN NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION, STABILIZATION,AND SUPPORT ENERGY EFFICIENCY INITIATIVES.
Worcester, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $264k
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.
Rockport, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $314k
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.
Wareham, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $263k
Employees: 1
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to preserve and protect endangered land resources from indiscriminate development, destruction or decay and which manage the utilization of renewable and nonrenewable resources to ensure ongoing availability. Included are conservation of the nations forests, rangeland, vegetation, deserts, wild and scenic rivers and other wilderness areas and open land spaces; and reestablishment of areas that have been devastated by destructive activities such as strip mining or other destructive activities.
Cambridge, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $557k
Employees: 9
MISSION:
ROWING COMPETITION AND INSTRUCTION FOR VARIOUS AGES AND SKILL LEVELS
Waltham, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $133k
MISSION:
We could not find a description of this organization.
Beverly, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $2m
Employees: 6
MISSION:
OPERATE INCUBATOR DESIGNED TO FOSTER INNOVATION IN THE LIFE SCIENCES AND CLEAN TECH.
New Bedford, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $227k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide for the payment of life, sick, accident, or other benefits to the voluntary members of associations or their dependents or designated beneficiaries. This code is used exclusively for organizations exempt from federal taxes under 501(c)(9) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Boston, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $72k
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: $256k
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.
Framingham, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $11m
Employees: 58
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to operate health centers, clinics, and other facilities that provide walk-in, walk-out diagnostic and treatment services for people whose care does not require confinement or a hospital stay. Use this code for types of outpatient facilities or services not specified below.
Rockland, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $474k
MISSION:
SOLE PURPOSE OF TRUST IS TO PAY SOME PORTION OF THE HEALTH INSURANCE PREMIUM FOR CURRENT AND FUTURE ELIGIBLE RETIRED EMPLOYEES OF THE NORTH RIVER COLLABORATIVE (ELIGIBLE RETIREES). THESE ELIGIBLE RETIREES WILL BE ENROLLED IN THE RETIREES' HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN OFFERED BY THEIR FORMER EMPLOYER, THE NORTH RIVER COLLABORATIVE.
Boston, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $4m
Employees: 3
MISSION:
SUMMITS EDUCATION IS TRANSFORMING EDUCATION SYSTEMS IN THE (CONTINUED ON SCH O) (CONTINUED FROM 990 PAGE 1) WORLD'S MOST VULNERABLE COMMUNITIES.
Cohasset, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $227k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to maintain cemeteries, or provide burial or funeral services for charitable purposes.
Needham, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $4m
Employees: 136
MISSION:
TO PROVIDE EDUCATION, TRAINING, STRATEGIC PLANNING AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONAL SERVICES TO LOW-PERFORMING SCHOOLS IN LARGE URBAN DISTRICTS
Deerfield, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $1m
Employees: 35
MISSION:
PVMA PROMOTES THE HISTORY OF THE CONNECTICUT AND DEERFIELD RIVER VALLEY.
North Pembroke, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $2m
Employees: 48
MISSION:
TO OPERATE A CONFERENCE CENTER IN SUPPORT OF RELIGIOUS AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS CONDUCTED BY OPUS DEI A PRELATURE OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH