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 |
Lincoln, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $10k
MISSION:
PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR SENIOR CITIZENS IN LINCOLN, MASSACHUSETTS
Holbrook, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $325k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to make available to members and their guests and facilities for recreational activities, sports and games. Also included are social clubs that provide opportunities for people to meet and socialize with their peers at dances, parties, picnics, barbecues and other companionable events; and special interest clubs which enable people to share hobbies or other interests with individuals with those same interests.
Braintree, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $2m
Employees: 9
MISSION:
THE PBS LEARNING INSTITUTE, INC. (PBS) IS DEDICATED TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PERFORMANCE-BASED STANDARDS (PBS) SYSTEM OF CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT TO JUVENILE FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS AND THE EXPANSION OF THE APPROACH TO ALL RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES AND ADDITIONAL COMPONENTS OF THE JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM. THE PBS' MISSION IS TO ENSURE PBS AND ITS APPLICATIONS TO OTHER SETTINGS, SUCH AS COMMUNITY-BASED STANDARDS (CBS), ARE IMPLEMENTED WITH INTEGRITY AND INTEGRATED INTO DAILY FACILITY AND AGENCY OPERATIONS. THE PBS LI SERVES AS THE FISCAL AGENT FOR PBS AND OPERATES AS A SELF-SUSTAINING ORGANIZATION.THE PBS' BOARD OF DIRECTORS (THE BOARD) IS RESPONSIBLE FOR SERVING AS THE GUARDIAN OF THE PBS' MISSION. THE BOARD MAKES SURE THE ORGANIZATION LIVES UP TO ITS BASIC COMMITMENT, ASSESSES ITS PERFORMANCE AT REGULAR INTERVALS AND MAKES SURE THE STAFF HAS THE RESOURCES NEEDED TO FULFILL ITS MISSION.
Boston, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $160k
MISSION:
SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION - TO SUPPORT THE ACTIVITIES OF THE UU SERVICE COMMITTEE.
Grafton, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $2m
Employees: 32
MISSION:
AN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL TO PROVIDE A UNIQUE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH TO EDUCATE CHILDREN FROM PRE-KINDERGARTEN THROUGH EIGHTH GRADE.
Auburndale, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $77k
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.
Lexington, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $625k
Employees: 52
MISSION:
THE MUNROE CENTER FOR THE ARTS IS LEXINGTON'S HOME FOR VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS-FOR EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE, FOR SELF-EXPRESSION, REJUVENATION AND FRIENDSHIP.
Boston, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $92k
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.
Wakefield, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $2m
MISSION:
THE NFC FORUM WAS FORMED TO ADVANCE THE USE OF NEAR FIELD COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (NFC) BY DEVELOPING SPECIFICATIONS, ENSURING INTEROPERABILITY AMONG DEVICES AND SERVICES, AND EDUCATING THE MARKET ABOUT NFC TECHNOLOGY.
Franklin, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $2m
Employees: 38
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to run schools comprising any span of grades beginning with the next grade following an elementary school and ending at or below grade 12.
Norwood, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $6k
MISSION:
MUSEUM AND PRESERVATIONMAINTAIN ARCHIVES OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WHICH HOUSES NORWOOD'S HISTORY & DOCUMENTS RELATED TO F. HOLLAND DAY
Boston, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $146k
MISSION:
SOCIAL AND FRATERNAL ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES COLLEGIATE HOUSING FOR UNDERGRADUATES PUBLISHES SEMIANNUAL NEWSLETTERS HOLDS ALUMNI EVENT
Worcester, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $541k
Employees: 8
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide informal arts educational programming and/or instruction but do not grant diplomas or degrees; or which offer services regarding the arts to educational institutions or to public entities involved in education.
Boston, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $155k
MISSION:
SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION - TO SUPPORT THE ACTIVITIES OF MIDDLEBURY COLLEGE.
Norwood, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $265k
MISSION:
PROMOTE RELIGIOUS AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES AND MAINTAIN A TEMPLE FOR SUCH ACTIVITIES.
Springfield, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $327k
MISSION:
TO PROMOTE ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT IN THE SPRINGFIELD, MA AREA AND MAYAGUEZ PUERTO RICO THROUGH ON-GOING ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT IN THE AREAS OF JOB PLACEMENT, NEW AND EXISTING BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, ENTREPRENEURIAL ACTIVITIES, AND HOUSING.
Manchester, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $34k
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.
Great Barrington, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $1m
Employees: 11
MISSION:
THE TRIPLEX CINEMA IS A HUB FOR COMMUNITY CONNECTION, ENTERTAINMENT,AND EDUCATION. WE OFFER OUR VIBRANT AND DIVERSE COMMUNITY AN ENGAGING SPACE TO DISCOVER, LEARN, CELEBRATE, AND FIND DELIGHT IN FILM.
Boston, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $137k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is for named trusts not classified elsewhere. (rev. 11/04)
Malden, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $2m
Employees: 124
MISSION:
TO PRESENT, PROMOTE, AND PROVIDE EDUCATION IN CONTEMPORARY MUSIC AND RELATED FIELDS. THE BOSTON MODERN ORCHESTRA PROJECT IS WIDELY RECOGNIZED AS THE LEADING ORCHESTRA IN THE US DEDICATED EXCLUSIVELY TO PERFORMING NEW MUSIC, AND IT'S SIGNATURE LABEL, BMOP/SOUND, IS THE NATION'S FOREMOST LABEL LAUNCHED BY AN ORCHESTRA AND SOLELY DEVOTED TO NEW MUSIC RECORDINGS.