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: $2m
Revenue: $613k
Employees: 4
MISSION:
THE LIBRARY SERVES THE INSURANCE, RISK MANAGEMENT, AND LEGAL COMMUNITIES, AND THE PUBLIC, BY PROVIDING INSURANCE-RELATED RESEARCH RESOURCES AND SERVICES, PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION, AND ENGAGEMENT EVENTS.
Newburyport, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $347k
Employees: 12
MISSION:
TO PROTECT, PRESERVE AND INTERPRET THE MARTIME HERITAGE OF THE LOWER MERRIMACK VALLEY REGION AND HOW IT RELATES TO AMERICAN HISTORY
Brookline, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $205k
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.
Marblehead, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $450k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide for the humane care, protection and control of animals and which investigate instances of cruelty to animals.
Cambridge, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $902k
Employees: 3
MISSION:
TO PROMOTE THE WIDESPREAD ADOPTION OF A SET OF IDEAS KNOWN AS GOOD JOBS STRATEGY
Brewster, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $165k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is for named trusts not classified elsewhere. (rev. 11/04)
Groton, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $863k
Employees: 15
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to preserve and protect water resources from indiscriminate waste and ensure that the supply of quality water is adequate to meet the needs of the public, agriculture and industry. Also included are organizations that preserve and manage coastal lands including shorelines, coastal waters and lands extending inland from the shore which affect coastal waters; bays, lakes, rivers, wetlands, estuaries, watersheds and other aquatic habitats.
Boston, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $1m
Employees: 4
MISSION:
MINDS MATTER CONNECTS DRIVEN AND DETERMINED STUDENTS FROM LOW-INCOME FAMILIES WITH THE PEOPLE, PREPARATION, AND POSSIBILITIES TO SUCCEED IN COLLEGE, CREATE THEIR FUTURE, AND CHANGE THE WORLD.
Worcester, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $1m
MISSION:
THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE IS IMPROVING LABOR-MANAGEMENT RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN I.B.E.W. LOCAL 96 AND ITS SIGNATORY EMPLOYERS RELATED TO THEIR MUTUAL INTERESTS. THE FUND PROVIDES A FORUM FOR DISCUSSING AND ENGAGING IN JOINT ACTIVITIES TO EXPAND WORK OPPORTUNITIES AND PROMOTE EFFICIENCY AND ECONOMIC COMPETITIVENESS. THE FUND ALSO PROMOTES ORGANIZATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS, ENHANCES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND IMPROVES OTHER MATTERS THAT DIRECTLY AFFECT THE WORKING LIVES OF EMPLOYEES AND THE PROFITABILITY OF THE EMPLOYERS THAT ARE NOT READILY ADDRESSED THROUGH THE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING PROCESS.
Springfield, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $2m
Employees: 44
MISSION:
TO WORK IN THE HEART OF MASON SQUARE TO ADDRESS SOME OF THE HIGHEST BASIC NEEDS IN THE COMMUNITY.
Berlin, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $140k
Employees: 3
MISSION:
THE YES WE MUST COALITION STRIVES TO INCREASE DEGREE ATTAINMENT OF LOW-INCOME STUDENTS BY PROMOTING THE WORK OF SMALL, INDEPENDENT, NOT-FOR-PROFIT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES COMMITTED TO THIS PURPOSE.
Marblehead, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $588k
Employees: 1
MISSION:
TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL, VOCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS TO THE SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMUNITY
Weston, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $197k
Employees: 2
MISSION:
TO DEVELOP ITALIAN RELATED LEARNING COURSES AND CULTURAL PROGRAMS
North Scituate, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $18k
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: $2m
Revenue: $6m
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.
Dorchester, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $312k
MISSION:
THE ELEVATOR CONSTRUCTORS BUILDING ASSOCIATION, INC.'S EXEMPT PURPOSE IS TO ACQUIRE AND HOLD TITLE TO REAL PROPERTY ON BEHALF OF INTERNATIONAL UNION OF ELEVATOR CONSTRUCTORS LOCAL UNION NO. 4, TO COLLECT THE INCOME FROM SUCH REAL PROPERTY, TO PAY THE EXPENSES OF OPERATING AND MAINTAINING SUCH REAL PROPERTY, AND TO TURN OVER AMOUNTS AS PROPER TO LOCAL UNION NO. 4.
Monson, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $427k
MISSION:
THE MONSON FREE LIBRARY IS DEDICATED TO SERVING THE RESIDENTS OF MONSON AS A CONTINUALLY EVOLVING AND VITAL COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER FOR ALL AGES FOCUSING ON COMMUNITY PRIORITIES, CULTURE AND EDUCATION THROUGH DIVERSE COLLECTIONS, SERVICES, TECHNOLOGY AND PROGRAMMING.
Quincy, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $1m
Employees: 17
MISSION:
JOIN FOR JUSTICE IS BUILDING A POWERFUL FIELD OF JEWISH LEADERS CAPABLE OF EFFECTIVELY ORGANIZING FOR JUSTICE, BOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE JEWISH COMMUNITIES IN THE UNITED STATES. WE ORGANIZE BECAUSE, IN THE WORDS OF EMMA LAZARUS, "UNTIL WE ARE ALL FREE, WE ARE NONE OF US FREE" - OUR DESTINIES ARE BOUND UP AS ONE.
Pittsfield, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $110k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization are the private foundations whose grant funds are derived primarily from the contributions of a profit-making business organization.
Greenfield, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $97k
MISSION:
THE PV GROWS INVESTMENT FUND, INC. (PVGIF) PROVIDES FINANCING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO LOCAL FARM AND FOOD BUSINESSES THROUGH COMMUNITY INVESTMENTS. PVGIF OFFERS AN INVESTMENT VEHICLE FOR INDIVIDUALS, INSTITUTIONS AND FOUNDATIONS TO INVEST IN BUILDING A HEALTHIER FOOD SYSTEM. TOGETHER, WE WILL ALL WORK TO STRENGTHEN AND GROW THE LOCAL FOOD ECONOMY, MORE VIBRANT FARMS AND FOOD BUSINESSES, MORE LOCAL JOBS, AND MORE ACCESS TO HEALTHY FOOD IN THE PIONEER VALLEY.