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 |
Arlington, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $119k
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.
Jamaica Plain, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $2m
Employees: 53
MISSION:
BIKES NOT BOMBS USES THE BICYCLE AS A VEHICLE FOR SOCIAL CHANGE. THE ORGANIZATION RECLAIMS THOUSANDS OF BICYCLES EACH YEAR, AND CREATES LOCAL AND GLOBAL PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE SKILL DEVELOPMENT, JOBS, AND SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORTATION.
Bradford, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $4k
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.
Boston, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $644k
Employees: 7
MISSION:
MONITOR AND PUBLISH ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL ISSUES CONCERNING THE CITY OF BOSTON.
Newton Centre, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $94k
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.
Billerica, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $261k
MISSION:
TO PROMOTE BUDDHIST BELIEFS AND PROVIDE BUDDHIST UNDERSTANDING TO THE COMMUNITY
Boston, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $1m
Employees: 9
MISSION:
WE INSPIRE GIRLS TO BE JOYFUL, HEALTHY, AND CONFIDENT USING A FUN, EXPERIENCE-BASED CURRICULUM WHICH CREATIVELY INTEGRATES RUNNING.
Easthampton, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $2m
Employees: 68
MISSION:
THE COUNTRY DANCE AND SONG SOCIETY CONNECTS AND SUPPORTS PEOPLE IN BUILDING AND SUSTAINING VIBRANT COMMUNITIES THROUGH PARTICIPATORY DANCE, MUSIC, AND SONG. WE STEWARD THE LIVING TRADITIONS OF ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE, CONTRA AND SQUARE DANCE, MORRIS AND SWORD DANCE, AND THE MUSIC THAT IS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THESE TRADITIONS.
Salem, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $1m
Employees: 57
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to operate facilities for cooperative group living experiences in the out-of-doors; and which provide opportunities to learn campcraft, nature lore and conservation, and participate in a wide range of indoor and outdoor recreational, athletic and group social activities including cookouts.
Boston, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $777k
Employees: 6
MISSION:
TO PROVIDE TEMPORARY HOUSING FOR PEDIATRIC CANCER PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES AS THEY UNDERGO MEDICAL TREATMENT
Holyoke, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $1m
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.
Dedham, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $1m
Employees: 6
MISSION:
TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH BLEEDING DISORDERS AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, AND SUPPORT.
Newton, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $394k
MISSION:
BRIGHT HORIZONS EMPLOYEES ARE UNIQUELY MISSION DRIVEN, BRINGING THE SAME COMMITMENT TO THEIR COMMUNITIES AS THEY DO THEIR WORK. THE BRIGHT HORIZONS FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN, A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION, GIVES THEM THE RESOURCES TO FULLY ENGAGE THOSE PASSIONS, TO BECOME A BEACON OF GOOD, AND TO HAVE REAL IMPACT ON CHILDREN, FAMILIES, AND THE COMMUNITIES WHERE THEY LIVE AND WORK.
Nantucket, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $245k
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.
Swampscott, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $87k
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.
Foxborough, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $3m
Employees: 5
MISSION:
TO BENEFIT DISADVANTAGED YOUTHS FROM ALL ETHNIC AND CULTURAL BACKGROUNDS.
Boston, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $112k
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.
Boston, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $481k
Employees: 6
MISSION:
PROMOTE & SUPPORT CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT & INNOVATION IN SCHOOLS TO ENSURE EVERY STUDENT RECEIVES A HIGH QUALITY EDUCATION.
Ludlow, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $566k
Employees: 19
MISSION:
PROVIDE A MEMBER-FOCUSED SOCIAL CLUB FOR OUR 400+ MEMBERS TO COMMINGLE AND ENGAGE IN RACQUET SPORTS AND SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT.
Needham, MA
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $170k
Employees: 1
MISSION:
THE NEF IS A COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZATION THAT RAISES FUNDS FOR THE ENRICHMENT OF NEEDHAM (MA) PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS.