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 |
Quincy, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $-38k
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.
Maynard, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $1m
Employees: 33
MISSION:
THE MISSION OF THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF ASSABET VALLEY IS TO PROMOTE THE GROWTH OF YOUNG PEOPLE IN OUR COMMUNITY BY EMPOWERING THEM TO BECOME PRODUCTIVE, CARING, RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS.
Boston, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $721k
Employees: 10
MISSION:
TO IMPROVE THE MASSACHUSETTS JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM
Cambridge, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $1m
MISSION:
PROMOTE THE COMMON BUSINESS INTEREST OF ITS MEMBERS OF ADVANCING GLOBAL HEALTH SECURITY THROUGH PANDEMIC PREPAREDNESS EFFORTS.
Fitchburg, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $177k
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.
Acton, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $2m
Employees: 5
MISSION:
TO EMPOWER ETHIOPIAN COMMUNITIES THROUGH CLEAN WATER ACCESS, EDUCATION, ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY AND HEALTH CARE - ALL DRIVEN BY LOCAL LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNITY COLLABORATION.
Dorchester, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $1m
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).
Jamaica Plain, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $368k
MISSION:
MAINTAINING AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR MODERATE TO LOW INCOME JAMAICA PLAIN RESIDENTS.
Cambridge, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $37k
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, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $304k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization are the residential options exclusively for older adults who want to have a simpler, maintenance-free lifestyle and enjoy the company of peers with common interests, or who require a moderate amount of support in the activities of daily living to maintain independent living.
Gloucester, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $84k
MISSION:
TO EXPAND ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS OF GLOUCESTER HIGH SCHOOL, GLOUCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS BY RAISING FUNDS FOR STUDENT AID DISTRIBUTION AND DISTRIBUTING AWARDS TO SUCH STUDENTS ON A FAIR AND NON-DISCRIMINATORY BASIS.
Taunton, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $652k
Employees: 3
MISSION:
THE LOCAL'S MISSION IS TO INSURE THAT ALL MEMBERS RECEIVE ALL BENEFITS, COMPENSATION & RETIREMENT FUNDING FOR ALL LABOR PROVIDED TO THE CONTRACTORS IN THE UNION LABOR AGREEMENTS.
Greenfield, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $377k
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.
South Boston, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $-94k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to work to promote the rights of employees to fair remuneration and safe working conditions.
Watertown, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $5m
Employees: 138
MISSION:
THE ASPERGER/AUTISM NETWORK (AANE) WORKS WITH INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND PROFESSIONALS TO HELP PEOPLE WITH ASPERGER PROFILES OR SIMILAR AUTISM SPECTRUM PROFILES BUILD MEANINGFUL, CONNECTED LIVES. WE DO THIS BY PROVIDING INFORMATION, EDUCATION, COMMUNITY, SUPPORT, AND ADVOCACY - ALL IN AN ATMOSPHERE OF VALIDATION AND RESPECT.
Braintree, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $1m
MISSION:
TO PROVIDE SUBSIDIZED HOUSING TO LOW AND MODERATE INCOME ELDERLY AND DISABLED. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES A SAFE, SANITARY, AFFORDABLE HOUSING COMPLEX WITH SUPPORTIVE SERVICES AND MEAL PLAN TO ASSIST ELDERS. THE PROGRAM ALSO OFFERS RECREATIONAL AND NUTRITIONAL ACTIVITIES TO BENEFIT THE ELDERLY AND DISABLED RESIDENTS.
Longmeadow, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $219k
MISSION:
KIBILIO COMMUNITY AND FARM IS ROOTED IN BLACK AND QUEER LAND SOVEREIGNTY. IT IS AN INTERGENERATIONAL, INTENTIONAL COMMUNITY DEDICATED TO EMBODIED HEALING, AND REPARATIVE, ECOLOGICAL, AND REPRODUCTIVE JUSTICE.
Newburyport, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $108k
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: $2m
Employees: 27
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to support the passage and enforcement of laws or other social measures that protect the rights of people who have disabilities and maximize their ability to enjoy the same opportunities, resources and privileges as the mainstream population.
Paxton, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $64k
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.