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 |
Newton, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $80k
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.
Hyannis, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $5k
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.
Quincy, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $1m
Employees: 19
MISSION:
DAYCARE FOR INFANTS, TODDLERS, & PRESCHOOL CHILDREN
Worcester, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $1m
MISSION:
The goal of this organization are the residential options exclusively for older adults who want to have a simpler, maintenance-free lifestyle and enjoy the company of peers with common interests, or who require a moderate amount of support in the activities of daily living to maintain independent living.
Fitchburg, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $91k
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.
Woburn, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $3m
Employees: 29
MISSION:
WOBURN COUNCIL OF SOCIAL CONCERN (D.B.A. COUNCIL OF SOCIAL CONCERN) IS A CHARITABLE, COMMUNITY-BASED AGENCY, RESPONDING TO THE BASIC NEEDS OF PEOPLE OF ALL AGES, PROVIDING EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND CARE, HELPING INDIVIDUALS DEVELOP THEIR POTENTIAL, CREATING POSITIVE FAMILY AND COMMUNITY RELATIONSHIPS, AND FOSTERING RESPECT FOR DIVERSITY.
Newburyport, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $2m
MISSION:
TO ENCOURAGE AND TO INCREASE THE EFFECTIVE SHARING OF THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST, AND TO CALL AND ENABLE BELIVERS TO BE HIS WHOLE-LIFE DISCIPLES, THEREBY HELPING EXTEND CHRIST'S KINGDOM THROUGHOUT THE NEW ENGLAND REGION.
Boston, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $126k
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.
Brockton, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $2m
Employees: 23
MISSION:
TO UNITE PEOPLE, IDEAS, AND RESOURCES TO IMPROVE LIVES AND TO BUILD A STRONGER COMMUNITY.
Lowell, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $221k
MISSION:
FOUNDED BY THE SISTERS OF CHARITY OF OTTAWA AND SPONSORED BY THE CARMELITE SISTERS FOR THE AGED AND INFIRM, D'YOUVILLE LIFE AND WELLNESS COMMUNITY CONTINUES THE HEALING MINISTRY OF JESUS CHRIST BY IDENTIFYING AND RESPONDING TO THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY WITH PROFESSIONAL AND COMPASSIONATE CARE IN A HOME LIKE SETTING.
Brookline, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $805k
MISSION:
RELIGIOUS AND SECULAR EDUCATION PROVIDED FOR PRESCHOOL THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL
Waltham, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $-16k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to conduct research which can be used to improve the options available to physicians who have advanced training in the development, implantation and utilization of cardiac pacemakers, cochlear implants and other hearing aids, artificial limbs and joints and other similar devices.
Braintree, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $646k
MISSION:
PROVIDE HOMELESS AND LOW-INCOME VETERANS WITH PERMANENT SRO HOUSING AND CASE MANAGEMENT.
Boston, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $172k
MISSION:
TO STIMULATE NEW ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN ONE OF BOSTON'S MOST UNDERDEVELOPED NEIGHBORHOODS, AS WELL AS TO LOCATE A NEW BOSTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS ("BPS") HEADQUARTER IN THE DEMOGRAPHIC CENTER OF BOSTON'S SCHOOL POPULATION. THE MOST SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES HAVE BEEN TO ACQUIRE THE SITE, FINANCE, CONSTRUCT AND LEASE A 215,000 SQUARE FOOT BUILDING IN DUDLEY SQUARE IN BOSTON, MA, TO BE OCCUPIED BY BPS, AND LEASED TO THE CITY OF BOSTON.
Wayland, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $86k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to ensure that farmland is preserved for farming purposes rather than freed for development or environmental quality purposes.
Boston, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $84k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization
Boston, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $251k
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.
Amherst, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $8m
Employees: 24
MISSION:
TO OPERATE FOR THE EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF THE UMASS AMHERST BY RAISING FUNDS FOR THE UMASS AMHERST.
Cambridge, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $509k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to operate organizations that provide educational programs within the formal educational system or offered as an adjunct to the traditional school curriculum which help students succeed in school and prepare for life. Includes organizations that partner parents, families, schools, business and/or community leaders to broker resources for the benefit of local schools.
Holden, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $2m
MISSION:
DEDICATED TO PROVIDING AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR SENIORS OF LOW AND MODERATE INCOME.