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: $428k
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.
North Billerica, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $713k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to promote awareness of and appreciation for history and historical artifacts.
Turners Falls, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $144k
MISSION:
TO PROVIDE LIFE SKILLS EDUCATION, IN AN INDEPENDENT LIVING ENVIROMENT FOR ADOLESCENTS INVOLVED WITH DDS AND OTHER LOCAL AND STATE AGENCIES. ALSO TO PROVIDE DROP IN SERVICES, COUNSELING AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO OWN, REHABILITATE AND LEASE AFFORDABLE HOUSING WITH THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF EDUCATING, TEACHING, TRAINING AND INCULCATING IN MEN WITH SPECIAL HOUSING NEEDS PARTICULARY WITH SUBSTANCE USE AND ADDICTION NEEDS WITH THE LIFE SKILLS REQUIRED FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING IN THE COMMUNITY.
Lincoln, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $294k
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.
Lynn, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $8m
Employees: 194
MISSION:
CHARITABLE - THE PROVISION OF HOMEMAKER AND HOME HEALTH AIDE SERVICES.
Charlestown, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $2m
Employees: 6
MISSION:
TO ENCOURAGE HARMONIOUS RELATIONS BETWEEN PARTIES WHICH ENGAGE IN BOSTON MARITIME INTERESTS
Brookline, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $28k
MISSION:
ENDOWMENT FUND TO MAINTAIN AND RENOVATE THE BOSTON, MA GREEK ORTHODOX CATHEDRAL AND TO PROVIDE OTHER ASSISTANCE TO THE CATHEDRAL AND ITS MEMBERS.
Westwood, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $84k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization Are the organizations, fraternal societies, or associations operating under the lodge system that do not provide life, health, accident, or other benefits to their members but rather devote their earnings to fraternal, religious, charitable, or other services. This code is used exclusively for organizations exempt from federal taxes under 501(c)(10) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Boston, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $-9k
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: $2m
Employees: 31
MISSION:
TO ADVOCATE FOR POLICY THAT MEETS THE SCALE AND URGENCY OF OUR ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGES.
Plymouth, MA
Assets: $3m
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide a broad range of social services for individuals or families.
Boston, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $134k
MISSION:
OUR MISSION IS TO CONDUCT PROGRAMS AND SPONSOR OTHER NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR PEOPLE. WE SUPPORT ELDERLY, YOUTH, EDUCATIONAL, CULTURAL, RELIGIOUS, ATHLETIC, HEALTH AND HUMANITARIAN PROGRAMS.
Natick, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $5m
Employees: 18
MISSION:
TO APPLY HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL PROFESSOR CLAYTON CHRISTENSEN'S THEORIES OF DISRUPTIVE INNOVATION TO DEVELOP AND PROMOTE SOLUTIONS TO THE MOST VEXING PROBLEMS IN THE SOCIAL SECTOR.
Newton, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $738k
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.
Osterville, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $374k
Employees: 3
MISSION:
TO ACQUIRE AND PRESERVE OBJECTS OF HISTORICAL RELEVANCE TO OSTERVILLE, TO PRESENT THEM IN DYNAMIC ENVIRONMENT, AND TO OFFER ENRICHMENT AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES THAT WILL DEVELOP AND ENCOURAGE AN INTEREST IN THE HISTORY OF THE VILLAGE.
Nantucket, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $328k
MISSION:
THE NANTUCKET EDUCATION TRUST'S MISSION IS THREE-FOLD: TO GENERATE PRIVATE SUPPORT FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION ON NANTUCKET; TO FOSTER PRIVATE AND PUBLIC PARTNERSHIPS THAT BENEFIT THE CHILDREN OF NANTUCKET PUBLIC SCHOOLS; AND TO HONOR EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING AND LEARNING.
Lenox, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $98k
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.
Waltham, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $735k
MISSION:
THE NEW ENGLAND OPHTHALMOLOGICAL SOCIETY, INC. SEEKS TO PROMOTE INTEREST IN THE STUDY AND ADVANCEMENT OF OPHTHALMOLOGY THROUGH EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS AND INFORMATION FOR PROFESSIONALS AND PUBLIC
Easthampton, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $74k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization are the residential facilities for older adults who are unable to function in an independent living environment because they need assistance with toileting, bathing, dressing, medication, meals and housekeeping and other activities of daily living, but do not require nursing care on a regular basis.
Waltham, MA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $52k
Employees: 4
MISSION:
DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION: TO COMMUNICATE SCIENTIFIC INFORMATION AND CONDUCT COMMUNITY OUTREACH ACTIVITIES TO INCREASE PUBLIC AWARENESS OF CRITICALLY IMPORTANT SCIENTIFIC ISSUES RELATED TO THE MIND, AND TO RESEARCH MEANS FOR EXPANDING THE SCOPE OF RATIONAL AND SCIENTIFIC RESPONSES TO EMERGING CHALLENGES AND CIVILIZATIONAL THREATS, INCLUDING EMERGING PATHOGENS AND PANDEMIC RISKS.