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 |
Boston, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $3m
MISSION:
TO ADVANCE THE CHARITABLE OBJECTIVES OF HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL, A CONSTITUENT PART OF PRESIDENT FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE BY PROMOTING, COORDINATING AND OPERATING STUDENT CLUB ACTIVITIES AND SERVICES AT HBS
Wilmington, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $28k
Employees: 8
MISSION:
TO HOLD TITLE TO PROPERTY USED BY AN ASSOCIATION OF CERTAIN MEMBERS OF ALEPPO TEMPLE OF THE SHRINE IN BOSTON FOR CIVIC, SOCIAL AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES.
Dennis, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $188k
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: $3m
Employees: 19
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide a broad range of social services for individuals or families.
Charlestown, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $371k
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.
Lawrence, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $5m
Employees: 25
MISSION:
TO PROVIDE: 1) ADMINISTRATIVE, MANAGERIAL, EDUCATIONAL AND LOGISTICAL SUPPORT TO IN-HOME CHILD CARE PROVIDERS 2) CENTER-BASED CHILD CARE
Westport, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $542k
Employees: 81
MISSION:
THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO BE A PRIVATE, FAMILY-ORIENTED, SEASONAL CLUB.
Springfield, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $120k
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.
Worcester, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $337k
Employees: 6
MISSION:
TO PROVIDE AN ORGANIZATION DEVOTED EXCLUSIVELY TO THE PROSECUTION OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION, ANTIQUARIAN, EDUCATIONAL, HISTORICAL, LITERARY, ARTISITIC AND MONUMENTAL PURPOSES, NO PART OF THE NET EARNINGS OF WHICH INURES TO THE BENEFIT OF ANY INDIVIDUAL AND NO SUBSTANTIAL PART OF THE ACTIVITES OF WHICH IS CARRYING PROPOGANDA, OR OTHERWISE ATTEMPTING TO INFLUENCE LEGISLATION; AND IN FURTHERANCE OF SAID PURPOSES TO PROMOTE AND ENCOURAGE THE PRESERVATION AND APPRECIATION OF THE HERITAGE OF THE CITY OF WORCESTER, FIRST BY PRESERVING SITES, STRUCTURES AND ARTIFACTS WHICH ARE SIGNIFICANT TO ITS CULTURE, HISTORY AND ARCHITECTURE, SECOND BY RESEARCH, SURVEYS, INVENTORIES, PUBLIC EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND LECTURES, THIRD, BY WORKING WITH PLANNING AGENCIES AND CONCERNED CITIZENS, AND FOURTH BY DOING ALL THINGS IN FURTHERANCE OF SAID PURPOSES AS PERMITTED UNDER THE LAWS OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
North Andover, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $372k
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: $1m
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.
Stockbridge, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $53k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to enable students who demonstrate financial need to obtain the financial assistance they require to meet their educational and living expenses while in school.
Charlton, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $127k
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.
Haydenville, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $150k
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.
Shrewsbury, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $-74k
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: $733k
MISSION:
THE BSA FOUNDATION EXISTS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR BOSTON-AREA RESIDENTS BY CHAMPIONING INNOVATION IN THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT.
Chelmsford, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $156k
MISSION:
TO FOSTER SUPPORT FOR THE CHELMSFORD HIGH SCHOOL COMMUNITY BY PROMOTING ALUMNI INTEREST, ENGAGING ALUMNI TO CONTRIBUTE THEIR EXPERTISE, ENCOURAGING ALUMNI AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT IN STUDENT PROGRAMS AND SERVICES AND PROVIDING SOCIAL, BUSINESS AND CHARITABLE OPPORTUNITIES.
Sudbury, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $5m
Employees: 7
MISSION:
TO FACILITATE INTERACTIONS BETWEEN AMERICANS FROM DIFFERENT BACKGROUNDS IN THE INTEREST OF FORMING "A MORE PERFECT UNION."
Blackstone, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $1m
Employees: 51
MISSION:
TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL, CULTURAL, & ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES
Waltham, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $2m
Employees: 27
MISSION:
JBBBS SEEKS TO TRANSFORM THE LIVES OF AT-RISK YOUTH, AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES, THROUGH THE POWER OF ONE-TO-ONE RELATIONSHIPS. THROUGH A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO SUPPORTING CLIENTS AND FAMILIES, WE PROVIDE MENTORSHIP TO CHILDREN, TEENS AND ADULTS, AS WELL AS FINANCIAL SUPPORT AND REFERRALS TO OTHER SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES. JBBBS EMPOWERS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES TO PARTICIPATE ACTIVELY IN THE LIFE OF THEIR COMMUNITIES, TO LIVE INSPIRED, AND TO INSPIRE OTHERS. FOR THIS REASON, WE ACTIVELY ENGAGE AND SERVE CHILDREN AND ADULTS ACROSS RELIGION, RACE, GENDER, SEXUAL IDENTITY AND ORIENTATION, AND ABILITY.