The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Massachusetts
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.
Where are Nonprofits
located in Massachusetts?
| 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 |
Explore Nonprofits in Massachusetts
Manchaug Pond Foundation Inc
Manchaug, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $175k
MISSION:
TO PRESERVE, PROTECT, MONITOR, MAINTAIN & ENHANCE THE AESTHETIC, ENVIRONMENT, ECONOMIC & RECREATIONAL QUALITIES OF MANCHAUG POND, IT'S DAM & IT'S WATERSHED LOCATED IN SUTTON & DOUGLAS, MA AS A NATURAL RESOURCE.
Circle Of Friends Preschool And Childrens Center Inc
Framingham, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $2m
Employees: 45
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide substitute parental care for children during some portion of a twenty-four hour day.
Fcc Lighthouse Inc
Andover, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $-119k
MISSION:
HOLD TITLE TO ASSETS ON BEHALF OF FREE CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF ANDOVER, AND TO TRANSFER, AT LEAST ANNUALLY, TO FREE CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF ANDOVER, THE NET INCOME EARNED BY SUCH ASSETS.
Foundation For World Education Inc
Lowell, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $171k
MISSION:
We could not find a description of this organization.
Massachusetts Lions Eye Research Fund Inc
Belmont, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $940k
MISSION:
GRANTS TO MEDICAL AND RESEARCH FACILITIES ENGAGED IN EYE RESEARCH.
Lucretia Prentiss Bailey Trust Of Mass
Boston, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $-97k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is for named trusts not classified elsewhere. (rev. 11/04)
Jewish Family Service Of Western Massachusetts Inc
Springfield, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $9m
Employees: 95
MISSION:
JFSWM PROVIDES SOCIAL SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS & FAMILIES FROM DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS.
Kids Chance Of America
Boston, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $1m
MISSION:
THE PURPOSE IS TO CREATE AND SUPPORT PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR FAMILIES OF WORKERS SEVERELY OR FATALLY INJURED ON THE JOB.
Louis Foundation
Cambridge, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $24k
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.
Turtle Woods Corps
Beverly, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $936k
MISSION:
TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND SERVICES TO LOW INCOME ELDERS.
Chickering Foundation Inc
Boston, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $68k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide human services where the major purpose is unclear enough that a more specific code cannot be accurately assigned.
Urban League Of Springfield Inc
Springfield, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $2m
Employees: 8
MISSION:
The goal of this organization are the separately incorporated, local Urban League sites.
Norfolk & Dedham Foundation Inc
Dedham, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $765k
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.
Massachusetts Police Association
Boston, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $411k
Employees: 3
MISSION:
ORGANIZATION WAS FORMED TO PROVIDE AN ASSOCIATION OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS TO PROVIDE COMMON MEMBERSHIP POOL, EDUCATION, LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO ITS MEMBERS AND SOCIAL PLATFORM.
Bedell Holmes Harned Trust Fund
Boston, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $54k
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.
The Agape Foundation
Watertown, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $160k
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.
Vhl Alliance Inc
Boston, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $2m
Employees: 6
MISSION:
TO SUPPORT EFFORTS TO CURE VON-HIPPEL-LINDAU DISEASE: TO PROVIDE A SUPPORT NETWORK FOR PATIENTS & THEIR FAMILIES: TO EDUCATE & INFORM THE PUBLIC & THE MEDICAL COMMUNITY ON CURRENT DEVELOPMENTS.
Hillcrest Educational Foundation Inc
Pittsfield, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $697k
MISSION:
THE PURPOSE OF HILLCREST EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION, INC. IS TO SUPPORT THE FUNCTIONS OF AND CARRY OUT THE PURPOSES OF HILLCREST EDUCATIONAL CENTERS, INC., HILLCREST DENTAL CARE, INC. AND BERKSHIRE COUNTY KIDS' PLACE & VIOLENCE PREVENTION CENTER, INC. (COLLECTIVELY, THE "SUPPORTED ORGANIZATIONS"). THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES FINANCIAL SUPPORT AND SERVICES TO THE SUPPORTED ORGANIZATIONS AS RECOMMENDED BY THE FOUNDATION BOARD. THE FOUNDATION BOARD MEMBERS ARE ALSO MEMBERS OF THE BOARDS OF THE SUPPORTED ORGANIZATIONS TO ENSURE THAT ALL ACTIVITIES DIRECTLY FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THOSE SUPPORTED ORGANIZATIONS.
Brewster Historical Society Inc
Brewster, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $257k
Employees: 1
MISSION:
THE BREWSTER HISTORICAL SOCIETY, ESTABLISHED IN 1964, COLLECTS AND PRESERVES THE ARTIFACTS AND HISTORY OF BREWSTER TO ENSURE THEIR FUTURE ACCESSIBILITY. ITS MAIN BUILDING HOUSES FOUR PERMANENT GALLERIES, A SPECIAL EXHIBITION GALLERY AND AN EXTENSIVE DOCUMENTS RESEARCH AREA ACCESSIBLE BY APPOINTMENT. THE SOCIETY ALSO MAINTAINS A RESTORED 18TH CENTURY WINDMILL AND HOUSE AND A BLACKSMITH SHOP AT WINDMILL VILLAGE ADJACENT DRUMMER BOY PARK.
North Andover Community Access And Media Inc
North Andover, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $520k
Employees: 9
MISSION:
NORTH ANDOVER COMMUNITY ACCESS AND MEDIA'S MISSION IS THREE-FOLD; ENABLE THE COMMUNITY TO EXPRESS ITSELF FREELY; EDUCATE THE COMMUNITY THROUGH THE HONEST DEPICTION OF THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF NORTH ANDOVER'S STUDENTS; AND ACCURATELY CONVEY TO THE COMMUNITY INFORMATION AND PUBLIC PROCEEDNGS WITH THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT. NORTH ANDOVER CAM SUPPORTS THESE ENDEAVORS THROUGH EDUCATION AND TRAINING, FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT, AND PRODUCTION ASSISTANCE AND GUIDANCE.