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 |
Braintree, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $2m
Employees: 7
MISSION:
WITH AN ONGOING COMMITMENT TO EQUITY AND INCLUSION, THE ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS IN NEW ENGLAND, INC (AISNE) SHAPES THE EDUCATIONAL LANDSCAPE FOR INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS THROUGH LEADERSHIP, EDUCATION, SERVICE AND STRATEGIC ADVOCACY.
Boston, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $4m
MISSION:
TO PROMOTE HIGH-QUALITY, AFFORDABLE, AND EQUITABLE HEALTH CARE IN MASSACHUSETTS THROUGH ADVOCACY, EDUCATION AND HEALTH POLICY RESEARCH.
Boston, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $2m
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to interpret, collect and preserve the historical heritage of a specific geographic location.
Marshfield, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $145k
Employees: 9
MISSION:
PROACTIVE WORKS WITH COMPANIES TO CONVERT THEIR UNUTILIZEDCAPITAL GOODS INTO CASH GRANTS FOR CHARTIABLE CAUSES.
Weston, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $180k
Employees: 2
MISSION:
TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS/GRANTS TO ELIGIBLE STUDENTS MEETING THE CRITERIA OF THE ASSOCIATION'S BY-LAWS
Orleans, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $500k
MISSION:
THE SAMPSON FUND PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO SICK OR INJURED COMPANION ANIMALS WHO NEED SUBSTANTIAL VETERINARY CARE. THE FUND BENEFITS COMPANION ANIMALS OF CAPE COD, NANTUCKET, AND MARTHA'S VINEYARD.
Worcester, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $35k
Employees: 85
MISSION:
TO PROVIDE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA PERFORMANCES TO AS MANY PEOPLE IN THE COMMUNITY AS POSSIBLE INCLUDING THE ADMISSION FREE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES.
Boston, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $-296k
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: $2m
Revenue: $4m
Employees: 8
MISSION:
THE POSTSECONDARY COMMISSION IS AN ACCREDITOR OF INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION THAT PROVIDE STRONG ECONOMIC OUTCOMES TO THEIR STUDENTS. PSC IS SEEKING FEDERAL RECOGNITION FROM THE US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO BE A TITLE IV GATEKEEPING, INSTITUTIONAL ACCREDITOR.
Holyoke, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $6m
Employees: 69
MISSION:
THE HOLYOKE VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION, INC., ESTABLISHED IN 1905, IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING QUALITY HOME HEALTH CARE TO INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE ELDERLY, IMPOVERISHED AND MEDICALLY NEEDY. WE COORDINATE AND DELIVER COMPREHENSIVE, COST EFFECTIVE SERVICES INCLUDING NURSING, PHYSICAL THERAPY, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY, SPEECH THERAPY, SOCIAL WORK AND HOME HEALTH AIDE CARE. IN ADDITION, WE ARE COMMITTED TO PROMOTING COMMUNITY HEALTH THROUGH EDUCATION AND SPECIAL PROGRAMS.
Saugus, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $178k
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.
Concord, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $1m
Employees: 4
MISSION:
OPEN EDUCATION GLOBAL INCORPORATED IS A WORLDWIDE COMMUNITY OF HUNDREDS OF HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS AND ASSOCIATED ORGANIZATIONS COMMITTED TO ADVANCING OPEN EDUCATION AND ITS IMPACT ON GLOBAL EDUCATION. WE ENVISION A WORLD WHERE EVERYONE, EVERYWHERE HAS ACCESS TO THE EDUCATION THEY NEED TO BUILD THEIR FUTURES. WE SEEK TO INSTILL OPENNESS AS A FEATURE OF EDUCATION AROUND THE WORLD, ALLOWING GREATLY EXPANDED ACCESS TO EDUCATION WHILE PROVIDING A SHARED BODY OF KNOWLEDGE UPON WHICH INNOVATIVE AND EFFECTIVE APPROACHES TO TODAY'S SOCIAL PROBLEMS CAN BE BUILT. OPEN EDUCATION GLOBAL REALIZES CHANGE BY LEVERAGING ITS SOURCES OF EXPERT OPINION, ITS GLOBAL NETWORK, AND ITS POSITION AS THE PRINCIPAL VOICE OF OPEN EDUCATION.
Boston, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $41k
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.
Fall River, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $2m
Employees: 73
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people to satisfy their inner needs and enhance their spiritual growth through organized worship or through other devotional activities under the auspices of one of the group of religious faiths that is based on the teachings of Jesus Christ. Use this code for Christian denominations that are not specified below as well as their ministries, missions or missionary activities; bible camps and schools. (rev. 11/04)
Lowell, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $352k
MISSION:
LASA IS AN ACRONYM FOR LOVE ALL, SERVE ALL. LASA IS A VOLUNTARY FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO UNDERTAKING SPIRITUAL, CHARITABLE AND LOCAL COMMUNITY SERVICE AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES BASED ON FIVE UNIVERSAL HUMAN VALUES TRUTH, NON-VIOLENCE, PEACE, LOVE AND RIGHT CONDUCT. THE ORGANIZATION IS FREE AND NON-DENOMINATIONAL WHOSE MEMBERS CONSIST OF ALL FAITHS AND SHARE A COMMON GOAL: TO REALIZE THE ONENESS OF ALL HUMAN BEINGS THROUGH THE PRACTICE OF LOVE AND SERVICE TO ALL.
Auburn, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $586k
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.
Framingham, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $6m
Employees: 108
MISSION:
TO DEVELOP EXCEPTIONAL SOCCER PLAYERS THAT ARE PREPARED TO COMPETE AT THE COLLEGIATE, NATIONAL OR PROFESSIONAL LEVEL, BY PROVIDING THE HIGHEST QUALITY SOCCER RESOURCES, SUPERIOR TECHNICAL CURRICULUM, COMPETITIVE ATHLETIC PROGRAMS AND PERSONAL GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES THAT SUPPORT A SUCCESSFUL FUTURE.
Plymouth, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $448k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to stimulate the economy, expand employment opportunities, encourage the establishment and growth of commerce and industry and otherwise enhance the economic development of the community.
Dover, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $293k
MISSION:
TO PROVIDE THE COMMUNITY WITH A PRIVATE ALTERNATIVE TO PUBLIC OWNERSHIP OF CONSERVATION LAND AND TO PROTECT THE TOWN OF DOVER'S NATURAL RESOURCES.
Oak Bluffs, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $420k
MISSION:
ORGANIZED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL & SCIENTIFIC PURPOSES INCLUDING MAKING DISTRIBUTIONS TO ORGANIZATIONS QUALIFIED AS EXEMPT ORGS.