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 |
Andover, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $654k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people to learn and become competitive in archery; fly or bait fishing; game bird, game fowl, or game animal hunting; fox hunting; and/or the use of firearms on the target range.
Boston, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $209k
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.
Attleboro, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $1m
Employees: 13
MISSION:
SEEKING TO PUT GOD'S LOVE INTO ACTION, HABITAT FOR HUMANITY BRINGS PEOPLE TOGETHER TO BUILD HOMES, COMMUNITIES, AND HOPE TO REALIZE OUR VISION OF A WORLD WHERE EVERYONE HAS A DECENT PLACE TO LIVE. OLD COLONY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY ADHERES TO A STRICT NON-PROSELYTIZING POLICY AND WILL NOT OFFER ASSISTANCE ON THE EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONDITION THAT PEOPLE MUST ADHERE TO OR CONVERT TO A PARTICULAR FAITH OR LISTEN AND RESPOND TO MESSAGING DESIGNED TO INDUCE CONVERSION TO A PARTICULAR FAITH.
Plainfield, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $535k
Employees: 9
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide education services where the major purpose is unclear cannot be accurately assigned.
Northampton, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $1m
Employees: 9
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to produce films, videos and holographic images for a variety of educational, documentary and cultural purposes, and/or promote public appreciation of film and video. Also included are organizations that encourage new, foreign and independent filmmakers through the organization and presentation of film expositions and festivals or which show old or difficult to obtain films in noncommercial facilities.
Ipswich, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $27k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to promote awareness of and appreciation for history and historical artifacts.
Arlington, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $4m
Employees: 2
MISSION:
TO PROVIDE AND PROMOTE RESEARCH, EDUCATION, AND AWARENESS OF THE EMERGING FIELD OF SOCIAL TECHNOLOGIES TO BRING POSITIVE AND SUSTAINABLE CHANGE AND IMPROVEMENT TO ALL LEVELS OF SOCIETY.
Dedham, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $243k
Employees: 3
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to interpret, collect and preserve the historical heritage of a specific geographic location.
Greenfield, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $248k
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: $330k
MISSION:
CASCAP, INC. IS A NON-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PROVIDING CHRONICALLY MENTALLY ILL, THE ELDERLY AND OTHER INDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS THE OPPORTUNITY TO LIVE, LEARN, AND GROW WITH DIGNITY IN THE COMMUNITY OF THEIR CHOICE.
Salem, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $5m
Employees: 13
MISSION:
THE SALEM PANTRY'S (TSP) MISSION IS TO WORK COLLABORATIVELY TO EMPOWER OUR DIVERSE LOCAL AND REGIONAL COMMUNITIES BY ENSURING THE ESSENTIAL RIGHT TO CONVENIENT AND RELIABLE ACCESS TO HEALTHY FOOD.
Lincoln, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $99k
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.
Boston, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $2m
MISSION:
THE MISSION OF JA AFRICA IS TO INSPIRE AND PREPARE YOUNG PEOPLE IN AFRICA TO SUCCEED IN A GLOBAL ECONOMY.
East Bridgewater, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $698k
Employees: 8
MISSION:
MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION REPRESENTING APPROXIMATELY 375 UNION MEMBERS FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.
Boston, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $1m
Employees: 12
MISSION:
PURSUING CLIMATE JUSTICE, IMPROVING FOOD ACCESS, AND FOSTERING COMMUNITY RESILIENCE THROUGH THE DEVELOPMENT OF INTERACTIVE URBAN AGRICULTURAL SPACES AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN WHICH RESIDENTS OF ALL AGES AND BACKGROUNDS ARE ENCOURAGED TO LEARN AND TAKE PART IN THE PRODUCTION OF HEALTHY, LOCALLY-GROWN, AND CULTURALLY RELEVANT FOODS.
Rockport, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $46k
MISSION:
TO SUPPORT GRASSROOTS PROJECTS THAT EMPOWER PEOPLE THROUGH ART, HEALTHCARE, EDUCATION, AND ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION
Roxbury, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $7k
MISSION:
THE DEVELOPMENT OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING, INITIATE AND OPERATE COMMUNITY PROJECTS WHICH COMBAT COMMUNITY DETERIORATION
Lowell, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $19k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is for named trusts not classified elsewhere. (rev. 11/04)
Boston, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $50k
MISSION:
CHARITABLE WORKS/PROMOTE ITALIAN CULTURETHE ORGANIZATION ORGANIZES AND HOSTS RELIGIOUS EVENTS, AND A MUSICAL PRODUCTION FREE FOR THE COMMUNITY.
East Boston, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $833k
Employees: 12
MISSION:
NEIGHBORHOOD BASED ORGANIZATION THAT PROMOTES THE ADVANCEMENT OF IMMIGRANTS OF ALL AGES THROUGH EDUCATION, SERVICES, ADVOCACY, COMMUNITY ORGANIZING, AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT.