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 |
Woburn, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $700k
Employees: 16
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.
Oak Bluffs, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $363k
Employees: 8
MISSION:
PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN TENNIS COURTS, CLUBHOUSE AND GROUNDS FOR MEMBERS' USE AND ARRANGE TENNIS, SOCIAL ACTIVITIES AND OTHER RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEMBERS AND THEIR GUESTS.
Dorchester, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $1m
MISSION:
HONOR THE MEMORY OF MARTIN W. RICHARD'S MESSAGE OF "NO MORE HURTING PEOPLE" BY RAISING FUNDS TO INVEST IN EDUCATION, ATHLETICS AND COMMUNITY.
Waltham, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $1m
MISSION:
PROTEUS ACTION LEAGUE IS A 501(C)4 ORGANIZATION THAT PARTNERS WITH FOUNDATIONS, INDIVIDUAL DONORS, AND ADVOCATES TO ADVANCE RACIAL, GENDER, QUEER, AND DISABILITY JUSTICE, AS WELL AS AN INCLUSIVE, FULLY REPRESENTATIVE DEMOCRACY.
Andover, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $9m
Employees: 5
MISSION:
The goal of this organization are the separately incorporated, local YMCA, YWCA, YMHA, YWHA sites.
Nantucket, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $2m
Employees: 19
MISSION:
TO WORK TO ELIMINATE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT IN THE NANTUCKET COMMUNITY WHILE EMPOWERING EVERY WOMAN, MAN AND CHILD TO LIVE A LIFE FREE FROM VIOLENCE.
Quincy, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $5m
Employees: 48
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide information and services that help the public protect themselves from crime or which prevent its occurrence.
Lincoln, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $2m
Employees: 7
MISSION:
TO PROVIDE EDUCATION ON THE TEACHINGS OF LAMA YESHE AND LAMA ZOPA RINPOCHE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
Westborough, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $4m
MISSION:
PROMOTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF TENNIS AS A LIFETIME SPORT.
Wellesley Hills, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $144k
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: $249k
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.
Natick, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $1m
Employees: 11
MISSION:
TO TRANSFORM THE LIVES OF FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN WHO ARE FACING HOMELESSNESS BY MOBILIZING A DIVERSE COMMUNITY TO PROVIDE SHELTER, EDUCATION AND COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT.
Boston, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $8m
Employees: 134
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide or coordinate a wide variety of programs and services for people who are blind or have visual impairments.
Southbridge, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $210k
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.
Lincoln, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $221k
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.
Wellesley, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $5m
Employees: 88
MISSION:
PROVISION OF QUALITY EDUCATION AND CHILD CARE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES.
Falmouth, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $1m
Employees: 56
MISSION:
THE PURPOSE OF THE CLUB IS TO PROMOTE YACHTING, PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SUITABLE CLUBHOUSE, AND ENCOURAGE GOOD FELLOWSHIP AMONG ITS MEMBERS.
Boston, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $479k
MISSION:
TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE HOUSING TO LOW INCOME ELDERLY INDIVIDUALS.
Whitman, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $521k
Employees: 10
MISSION:
THE MISSION OF THE WHCA IS TO PROVIDING CONTENT AND OPPORTUNITIES WHICH INFORM, ENLIGHTEN AND ENTERTAIN MEMBERS OF THE WHITMAN HANSON COMMUNITY THROUGH ACCESS TO MODERN TECHNOLOGY, EQUIPMENT, FACILITIES, AND TRAINING.
Marblehead, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $775k
Employees: 7
MISSION:
THE MARBLEHEAD MUSEUM'S MISSON IS TO PRESERVE, PROTECT, AND PROMOTE MARBLEHEAD'S PAST AS A MEANS OF ENRICHING THE PRESENT. THE MUSEUM SHALL COLLECT, STUDY, AND CONSERVE SUCH HISTORICAL MATERIALS AS RELATE TO THE TOWN AND OF THE PERSONS WHOSE LIVES HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF MARBLEHEAD, AND OTHERWISE INFLUENCED ITS HISTORY. IT SHALL CONSERVE AND PRESERVE RELICS AND PROPERTY OF THE PAST, SUCH AS THE JEREMIAH LEE MANSION AND THE CIVIL WAR & GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC MUSEUM, AND OTHER PROPERTY, BOTH REAL AND PERSONAL, AS MAY BE GIVEN, BEQUEATHED, PURCHASED, LOANED TO OR OTHERWISE ACQUIRED BY THE MUSEUM. THE MUSEUM WILL USE THE COLLECTION FOR THE EDUCATION, ENJOYMENT, AND BENEFIT OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC. THE MUSEUM IS AN EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE FOR RESIDENTS OF MARBLEHEAD, VISITORS, AND SCHOLARS FROM AROUND THE WORLD.