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: $438k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is for named trusts not classified elsewhere. (rev. 11/04)
Natick, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $3m
Employees: 145
MISSION:
THE LOCAL PROVIDES REPRESENTATION, BENEFITS AND SERVICES TO ITS MEMBERS
Cotuit, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $3m
Employees: 38
MISSION:
TO SUPPLY THE COMMUNITY WITH AN ARRAY OF PROGRAMS THAT ENCOURAGE INDIVIDUAL ARTISTIC DEVELOPMENT, EXPLORATION, AND EXPERIMENTATION, AND TO INCREASE AWARENESS, UNDERSTANDING, AND APPRECIATION OF THE CREATIVE PROCESS BY FACILITATING COMMUNICATION AND INTERACTION AMONG ARTISTS AND BETWEEN ARTISTS AND THE PUBLIC.
Newton, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $894k
MISSION:
PROVIDER OF GOVERNMENT (HUD) SUBSIDIZED HOUSING FOR SENIORS AND DISABLED PERSONS.
Amherst, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $6m
Employees: 112
MISSION:
AS A SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION, UNDER SECTION 509(A)(3)OF THE IRC OF 1986, (SEE SCHEDULE O) AS AMENDED FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE UNIV OF MASS, THE UMASS STORE'S PURPOSE IS TO HELP PROVIDE AND ENCOURAGE AN EDUCATIONAL AND SUPPORT COMPONENT TO THE UNIVERSITY.
Needham, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $2m
Employees: 5
MISSION:
NAIOP'S MISSION IS TO EDUCATE AND INFORM MEMBERS ABOUT TRENDS, BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES, AND OTHER ISSUES CONCERNING THE REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY THROUGH NEWSLETTER PUBLICATIONS, CONFERENCES, CONVENTIONS AND SEMINARS.
Taunton, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $1m
MISSION:
TO PROVIDE SOCIAL,ATHLETIC, AND DAY CARE SERVICES FOR YOUTH IN THE GREATER TAUNTON AREA AT PREDETERMINED RATES FOR QUALIFYING RESIDENTS.
Mansfield, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $379k
MISSION:
TO ACQUIRE AND PRESERVE NATURAL RESOURCES AND WILDLIFE AREAS FOR THE USE AND ENJOYMENT OF PRESENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS AND PROTECT HISTORIC SITES, EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE WISE USE OF NATURAL RESOURCES.
Natick, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $158k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to maintain cemeteries, or provide burial or funeral services for charitable purposes.
Amherst, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $5m
Employees: 8
MISSION:
PROMOTION OF PEACE AND SOCIAL JUSTICE. PEACE DEVELOPMENT FUND IS A PUBLIC FOUNDATION THAT PARTNERS WITH COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZATIONS AND SOCIAL JUSTICE MOVEMENTS TO PROVIDE GRANTS, TRAINING AND EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES, WORKING WITH DONORS AND GRANTEES TO BUILD A PEACEFUL WORLD.
Belmont, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $2m
Employees: 9
MISSION:
SALT LICK INCUBATOR SUPPORTS EMERGING MUSICIANS WITH GRANTS, COLLABORATIVE OPPORTUNITIES, STRATEGY, COMMUNICATION, MARKETING SUPPORT, AND DATA ANALYTICS, KNIT TOGETHER BY AN OVERARCHING FOCUS ON WELLNESS. WE ASSEMBLE A SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY OF ARTISTS OPERATING WITHIN AN EXPLOITATION FREE ECOSYSTEM OF PARTNERS WHO HELP DEVELOPING ARTISTS DISCOVER PATHWAYS TO SUSTAINABLE CAREERS. WE WILL ASPIRE TO KEEP THE PRIMARY FOCUS ON THE PROFOUNDLY BEAUTIFUL ACT OF CREATING MUSIC.
Westford, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $3m
Employees: 72
MISSION:
TO ENRICH THE LIVES OF WESTFORD RESIDENTS INCLUDING ADULTS, CHILDREN, AND SENIORS BY OFFERING PROGRAMS AND SERVICES IN THE AREA OF EDUCATION, ENTERTAINMENT, HEALTH AND THE ARTS.
Turner Falls, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $1m
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.
Rochester, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $102k
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.
Cotuit, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $580k
Employees: 13
MISSION:
We could not find a description of this organization.
Franklin, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $3m
Employees: 14
MISSION:
CHRONIC STRESS, WHETHER ASSOCIATED WITH POVERTY, VIOLENCE, FRACTURED FAMILIES, TECHNOLOGY OVERLOAD, PEER PRESSURE OR BULLYING, PREVENTS LEARNING AND IS A ROOT CAUSE OF POOR ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, AND ULTIMATELY, NEGATIVE LIFE OUTCOMES. INNER EXPLORER, A NATIONAL NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION, IS COMMITTED TO BRINGING MINDFULNESS PRACTICES INTO EVERY CLASSROOM EVERY DAY TO REDUCE THE BARRIERS TO LEARNING AND TEACHING, SO OUR YOUNG PEOPLE, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES THRIVE.
New Bedford, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $5m
Employees: 67
MISSION:
TO EMPOWER AND SUPPORT POSITIVE CHOICES FOR ALL AND TO EDUCATE AND TAKE ACTION IN THE COMMUNITY FOR THE PREVENTION OF OPPRESSION AND VIOLENCE.
Braintree, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $1m
MISSION:
TO REHABILITATE, OWN AND OPERATE 61 UNITS OF HOUSING FOR THE ELDERLY
Marlborough, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $2m
Employees: 45
MISSION:
EMPLOYMENT OPTIONS, INC. IS A NON PROFIT SERVING THOSE IN THE METRO WEST REGION OF MASSACHUSETTS WHO ARE LOOKING TO IMPROVE AND MANAGE THEIR MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS, INCLUDING INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED ECONOMIC DISADVANTAGES. WITH A FORWARDTHINKING APPROACH, PROVIDES AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE INDIVIDUALS SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGE EACH OTHER TO LIVE LIFE TO ITS FULLEST AND GAIN THE DIGNITY AND RESPECT WE ALL DESERVE AS INDIVIDUALS. MUCH OFEMPLOYMENT OPTIONS' EFFORTS REVOLVE AROUND GETTING PEOPLE BACK TO WORK AND ASSISTING MEMBERS WITH THE SKILLS TO BUILD SELF-SUFFICIENT LIVES FOR THEMSELVES AND THEIR FAMILIES. EMPLOYMENT OPTIONS PROVIDES INDIVIDUALS THE OPPORTUNITY TO GET INVOLVED WITH VITAL PROGRAMS TO ASSIST IN THEIR RECOVERY THROUGH DIVERSE RECOVERY SERVICES, SUCH AS WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS, YOUNG ADULT PROGRAMS, AND THE FAMILY OPTIONS PROGRAM.
Chestnut Hill, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $698k
MISSION:
WATERWORKS PRESERVATION TRUST, INC., PURSUANT TO PROVISIONS OF THE 2005 LAND DISPOSITION AGREEMENT (LDA), AS AMENDED, WHICH STATES THE FIDUCIARY RESPONSIBILITIES, ACTS AS A TRUSTEE FOR THE ENDOWMENT FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE METROPOLITAN WATERWORKS MUSEUM, INC.