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 |
New Salem, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $52k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide a formal education for children and adolescents in kindergarten or first grade through grade twelve.
Boston, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $208k
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.
Webster, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $124k
MISSION:
THE PURPOSE OF THE FRIENDS OF THE GLADYS E. KELLY PUBLIC LIBRARY, INC,. IS TO FURTHER THE NEEDS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE LIBRARY FOR THE USE BY THE WEBSTER TOWN RESIDENTS.
Andover, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $611k
MISSION:
THE COLLEEN E. RITZER MEMORIAL FUND FOSTERS A SOCIETY OF COMPASSION WITH KINDNESS AS A MOTIVATING INFLUENCE IN ALL ITS ENDEAVORS. RENOWNED FOR HER KINDNESS, ZEAL FOR LIFE, TEACHING, AND LOVE OF FAMILY, THE ORGANIZATION EMULATES COLLEEN'S COMPASSION THROUGH SCHOLARSHIPS, GRANTS AND OTHER PROGRAMS WITH KINDNESS AND EDUCATION AT THEIR CORE.
Braintree, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $2m
Employees: 10
MISSION:
THE PURPOSE OF THE UNION IS TO REPRESENT AND SERVE THE MEMBERS WITHIN ITS JURISDICTION SPECIFICALLY TO: IMPROVE WORKING CONDITIONS; DISSEMINATE INFORMATION AMONG WORKERS REGARDING POLITICAL, ECONOMIC, AND OTHER PERTINENT MATTERS; ADVOCATE THE ENACTMENT OF LAWS BENEFICIAL TO WORKERS.
Methuen, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $161k
MISSION:
TO PROMOTE THE GENERAL SOCIAL, MORAL, REHAB AND OTHER SPECIAL NEEDS OF THE ELDERLY AND HANDICAPPED.
Wellfleet, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $127k
Employees: 2
MISSION:
EDUCATION AND PRESERVATION OF WELLFLEET HISTORICAL BUILDINGS AND ARTIFACTS IN WELLFLEET, MA.
Haverhill, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $80k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization Are the organizations, fraternal societies, or associations operating under the lodge system that do not provide life, health, accident, or other benefits to their members but rather devote their earnings to fraternal, religious, charitable, or other services. This code is used exclusively for organizations exempt from federal taxes under 501(c)(10) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Pittsfield, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $173k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to build, rehabilitate, manage and/or provide rental housing for low-income individuals and families, older adults and people with disabilities; or which make purchasable housing available to low or moderate income families by offering lower priced housing and/or affordable payment plans, by arranging for interest or mortgage subsidies or by involving eventual owners in the construction process (sweat equity).
Wellesley Hills, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $1m
Employees: 1
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to promote athletic competition among member schools. Also includes separately organized private educational institutions that provide instruction in a particular sport or recreational activity.
Chatham, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $48k
MISSION:
THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY MISSION IS TO BE A SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION OF THE CHELSEA JEWISH NURSING HOME, AND TO FURNISH, MAINTAIN AND/OR SUPPORT ACTIVITIES THAT CONTRIBUTE TO THE MORALE OF THE CHRONIC PATIENTS OF THE CHELSEA JEWISH NURSING HOME.
Marion, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $2m
Employees: 10
MISSION:
SUPPORTS IDEAS THAT FOSTER CHANGE WITH HEALTHY LIVING, COMMUNITY-BUILDING AND SUSTAINABILITY.
Lawrence, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $3m
Employees: 80
MISSION:
DEDICATED TO THE EXCELLENCE OF CARE, THE MAINTENANCE & RESTORATION OF HEALTH & HOLISTIC WELLNESS.
Cambridge, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $69k
MISSION:
TO PROVIDE SUPPORT ACTIVITIES FOR THE OWL CLUB, A SOCIAL CLUB.
Lexington, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $2m
Employees: 35
MISSION:
TO ASSIST CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS, AND ADULTS WITH LEARNING AND ATTENTION DIFFERENCES TO DEVELOP PERSISTENCE & RESILIENCE AND TO ATTAIN SUCCESS IN SCHOOL AND IN LIFE, THROUGH THE USE OF RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY IN DEVELOPING AND DISSEMINATING RESERACH-BASED MULTI-EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS.
Lincoln, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $2m
Employees: 39
MISSION:
MAGIC GARDEN CHILDREN'S CENTER WAS FOUNDED ON THE PRINCIPLE THAT CHILDREN LEARN BEST BY ENGAGING IN A DIVERSE CURRICULUM OF HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES. IN OUR WARM AND NURTURING ENVIRONMENT, CHILDREN FIND FRIENDSHIP AND SUPPORT AS THEY BROADEN THEIR UNDERSTANDING OF THEMSELVES, OTHERS, AND THE WORLD AROUND THEM. WE EMPOWER CHILDREN TO BE CONFIDENT IN THEIR INDIVIDUAL IDENTITIES, RESPECTFUL OF DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVES, AND AWARE OF THE RICH DIVERSITY OF THEIR COMMUNITY AND WORLD. MAGIC GARDEN SEEKS TO CULTIVATE CHILDREN'S NATURAL CURIOSITY AND PROMOTE A LIFETIME LOVE OF LEARNING.
Springfield, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $788k
Employees: 21
MISSION:
TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS FOR ALL APPRENTICES AND MEMBERS BY ACQUIRING THE NECESSARY PREMISES, FACILITIES, BOOKS, PAMPHLETS, SUPPLIES, ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY EQUIPMENT
Attleboro, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $507k
Employees: 5
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to acquire, preserve and exhibit collections of objects including fine art, decorative art, folk/ethnic art and textiles that are collected primarily for their aesthetic qualities and their importance as representatives of a particular artistic tradition or style.
Arlington, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $792k
Employees: 5
MISSION:
GREY2K USA WORLDWIDE, INC. WORKS TO PASS STRONGER GREYHOUND PROTECTION LAWS AND TO END THE CRUELTY OF DOG RACING THROUGH THE LEGISLATIVE PROCESS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PROMOTES THE RESCUE AND ADOPTION OF EX-RACING GREYHOUNDS.
Braintree, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $79k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization are the organizations whose members are followers of the religion of eastern and central Asia that is based on the teachings of Gautama Buddha which stress that suffering is inherent in life and that one can achieve nirvana (release from suffering) through mental and moral self-purification. Includes Zen.