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
Cohasset Library Trust Inc
Cohasset, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $216k
MISSION:
FUNDS ADVANCED TO THE PAUL PRATT LIBRARY OF COHASSET TO SUSTAIN THE QUALITY OF SERVICES FOR THE CITIZENS OF COHASSET.
United Technologies Corp Employees Benefit Plan Trust
Waltham, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $63m
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide for the payment of life, sick, accident, or other benefits to the voluntary members of associations or their dependents or designated beneficiaries. This code is used exclusively for organizations exempt from federal taxes under 501(c)(9) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Cofar Inc
Leominster, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $51k
Employees: 1
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide or coordinate a wide variety of programs and services for people with developmental disabilities.
Anne And Paul Marcus Family Foundation
Boston, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $506k
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.
Harborone Foundation Of Rhode Island
Brockton, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $96k
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.
Cambridge Economic Opportunity Committee Inc
Cambridge, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $2m
Employees: 17
MISSION:
TO EMPOWER PEOPLE AND MOBILIZE RESOURCES TO FIGHT POVERTY'S CAUSES AND IMPACTS THROUGH EDUCATION AND ORGANIZING.
Marthas Vineyard Striped Bass And Bluefish Derby Inc
Edgartown, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $391k
Employees: 1
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)
Massachusetts Communities Action Network Inc
Dorchester, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $1m
Employees: 30
MISSION:
MCAN IS A FAITH AND VALUES ORGANIZING EFFORT WITH A RACIAL AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE LENS. WE'RE ABOUT PEOPLE, POWER, AND CHANGE.
Charles C Foisy And Florida C A Foisy Foundation
North Andover, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $49k
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.
Bridgewell Lynn Housing Corporation
Peabody, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $105k
MISSION:
TO ACQUIRE, CONSTRUCT/REHABILITATE AND OPERATE A TEN UNIT HOUSING COMPLEX TO BE RENTED TO LOW-INCOME ELDERLY OR DISABLED PERSONS.
Ashland Cable Access Corp
Ashland, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $334k
MISSION:
PROVIDE PUBLIC ACCESS TELEVISION PRODUCTION FOR THE TOWN OF ASHLAND
Dolce Family Foundation Tr
Boston, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $153k
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.
Union Neighborhood Assistance Corporation
Boston, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $57k
MISSION:
TO ASSIST PEOPLE WITH LOW TO MODERATE INCOME IN OBTAINING AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION INITIATIVES.
John F Kennedy Hyannis Museum Foundation Inc
Hyannis, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $565k
Employees: 9
MISSION:
THE JOHN F. KENNEDY HYANNIS MUSEUM FOUNDATION PRESERVES AND PROMOTES THE LEGACY OF PRESIDENT KENNEDY, HIS FAMILY, AND THEIR DEEP CONNECTION TO CAPE COD.
The@robert F Quinn Foundation
Boston, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $41k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking services where the major purpose is unclear enough that a more specific code cannot be accurately assigned.
Sand County Charitable Tr
Cambridge, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $192k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is for named trusts not classified elsewhere. (rev. 11/04)
Benevolent & Protective Order Of Elks Of The Usa
Medford, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $362k
Employees: 13
MISSION:
FRATERNAL ORGANIZATION, AND TO PROVIDE CONTRIBUTIONS TO CHARITIES AND CIVIC PROGRAMS THAT SPECIFICALLY BENEFIT THE MEMBERS AND THE LOCAL AND NATIONAL COMMUNITY.
Reboot Inc
Longmeadow, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $3m
Employees: 14
MISSION:
TO FACILITATE IN ADDRESSING INDIVIDUAL'S QUESTIONS AND CONCERNS REGARDING JEWISH IDENTITY, COMMUNITY AND MEANING.
Lego Foundation Inc
Boston, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $3m
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide youth development services where the major purpose is unclear enough that a more specific code cannot be accurately assigned.
Society Of Colonial Wars In The Commonwealth Of Massachusetts
Boston, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $132k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization are the membership organizations that are engaged in promoting the interests of the veterans or active or retired military personnel who are their members.