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
Economic Development Council Of Western Massachusetts Inc
Springfield, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $6m
Employees: 75
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to focus on influencing public policy within the Community Improvement, Capacity Building major group area. Includes a variety of activities from public education and influencing public opinion to lobbying national and state legislatures.
The Jon L Hagler Foundation
Dover, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $4k
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.
Foxboro Cable Access Inc
Foxboro, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $473k
Employees: 11
MISSION:
THE ORGANIZATION IS STRUCTURED TO EMPOWER FOXBORO CITIZENS, GOVERNMENT AND EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS TO COMMUNICATE THROUGH MEDIA. THE ORGANIZATION SERVES AS AN ELECTRONIC FORUM FOR THE FREE EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION AN IDEAS AND TO PROMOTE IT'S USE BY PROVIDING ACCESS TO MEDIA-MAKING TOOLS AND EDUCATION.
Girdler House
Beverly, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $477k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide housing or shelter services where the major purpose is unclear enough that a more specific code cannot be accurately assigned.
Melha Shriners
Agawam, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $286k
MISSION:
MELHA IS A MASONIC-RELATED FRATERNITY WITH A PHILANTHROPIC MISSION, INCLUDING SUPPORT OF ITS AFFILIATE'S HOSPITAL BY PROVIDING A SATISFYING ENDEAVOR TO ITS MEMBERS AND THE COMMUNITY.
The Poss Family Foundation
Brookline, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $667k
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.
Douglas & Isabelle Crocker Foundation
Leominster, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $49k
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.
St Helenas Foundation Of Boston Incorporated
Boston, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $49k
MISSION:
TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO THE RESIDENTS OF ST. HELENAS HOUSE AS WELL AS RESIDENTS IN NEED IN THE SOUTH END DISTRICT OF BOSTON AND SURROUNDING NEIGHBORHOODS BY FUNDING SOCIAL AND HEALTH PROGRAMS DESIGNED MEET THEIR PHYSICAL SOCIAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL NEEDS.
Jerolamon Charitable Tr
Arlington, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $23k
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.
Sandwich Conservation Trust
East Sandwich, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $12k
MISSION:
PRESERVATION OF NATURAL AND UNDEVELOPED LAND IN SANDWICH MA
Dentaquest Care Group Inc
Boston, MA
Assets: $2m
MISSION:
DENTAQUEST CARE GROUP, INC. DEVELOPS, MANAGES, AND IMPROVES COST-EFFECTIVE QUALITY DENTAL HEALTHCARE AND ACCESS TO UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES.
Hillside Agricultural Society Inc
Cummington, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $374k
Employees: 3
MISSION:
PRESERVATION OF AGRICULTURE THROUGH THE ATTAINMENT AND DIFFUSION OF SCIENTIFIC AND PRACTICAL KNOWLEDGE AND ENCOURAGEMENT OF THE INTRODUCTION AND RAISING OF IMPROVED BREEDS.
Old Colony Library Network Inc
Braintree, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $1m
Employees: 9
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to bring together individuals or organizations with a common professional or vocational interest within the Education major group area.
Community Builders Charitable Trust
Boston, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $204k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to administer centralized fundraising efforts and then in turn distribute the contributed funds to several nonprofit agencies. United Way and community chests or funds, the United Jewish Appeal and other religious appeals are examples of federated giving programs. (rev. 1/05)
Zionist House Inc
Newton, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $71k
MISSION:
TO EDUCATE THE AMERICAN PUBLIC ABOUT THE ISRAEL AND THE ZIONIST IDEALS.
Independent Order Of Odd Fellows
Walpole, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $21k
MISSION:
CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION TO HELP EDUCATE STUDENTS AND SUPPORT THE ARTHRITIS FOUNDATIONSUPPORT ORPHANS AND RELIEVE THE DISTRESSED.
Angel Flight Of New England Inc
North Andover, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $1m
Employees: 10
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide medical care services where the major purpose is unclear enough that a more specific code cannot be accurately assigned.
Needham Pool & Racquet Club
Needham, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $844k
Employees: 45
MISSION:
TO PROVIDE HEALTHFUL RECREATION IN A SUBURBAN COMMUNITY
The Stockbridge Bowl Association
Stockbridge, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $160k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to interpret, collect and preserve the historical heritage of a specific geographic location.
Sweet Paws Rescue
Groveland, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $2m
Employees: 1
MISSION:
SWEET PAWS RESCUE IS A FOSTER BASED RESCUE ORGANIZATION THAT IS COMMITTED TO USING ALL POSSIBLE RESOURCES TO SAVE AND FOSTER VICTIMIZED AND NEGLECTED ANIMALS. OUR UNWAVERING GOAL IS TO FIND A FOREVER HOME FOR EACH DOG, CAT AND OTHER ANIMALS THAT NEED RESCUE AND REFUGE TO LIVE OUT THE REMAINDER OF THEIR LIVES IN COMFORT AND HAPPINESS.