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 |
Boston, MA
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $2m
Employees: 37
MISSION:
INSTITUTE FOR HUMAN CENTERED DESIGN (IHCD) IS AN INTERNATIONAL NON-PROFIT COMMITTED TO ADVANCING THE ROLE OF DESIGN IN EXPANDING OPPORTUNITY AND ENHANCING EXPERIENCE FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES, ABILITIES, AND CULTURE THROUGH EXCELLENCE IN DESIGN. IHCD'S WORK BALANCES EXPERTISE IN LEGALLY REQUIRED ACCESSILITY WITH PROMOTION OF BEST PRACTICES IN HUMAN-CENTERED OR UNIVERSAL DESIGN.
Woburn, MA
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $2m
Employees: 17
MISSION:
TO FOSTER AN ENVIRONMENT THAT ENSURES MEMBERS AND THEIR EMPLOYEES HAVE THE ABILITY TO GROW AND PROSPER.
Cambridge, MA
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $56k
Employees: 1
MISSION:
WORLDTEACH, INC IS DEDICATED TO INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT, EDUCATION, AND CULTURAL EXCHANGE.
Cambridge, MA
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $1m
Employees: 14
MISSION:
NONPROFIT VOTE EQUIPS OUR NATION'S NONPROFITS WITH NONPARTISAN TOOLS AND RESOURCES TO HELP THE COMMUNITIES THEY SERVICE TO PARTICIPATE IN VOTING AND DEMOCRACY. NONPROFIT VOTE MANAGES NATIONAL VOTER REGISTRATION DAY.
Boston, MA
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $206k
MISSION:
THE FOUNDATION, A MASSACHUSETTS CORPORATION, WAS CREATED DURING THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2010, TO SUPPORT AND FURTHER THE CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE OF THE COMMONWEALTH CORPORATION.
Chicopee, MA
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $826k
Employees: 4
MISSION:
THE ORGANIZATION UNITES IT MEMBERS IN THE BONDS OF FRATERNITY, BENEVOLENCE AND CHARITY, THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH A YEAR-ROUND SCHEDULE OF SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES, ESTIMATED AT 1600.
Westford, MA
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $309k
Employees: 2
MISSION:
PROVIDE CARE, SHELTER, AND MEDICAL SERVICES FOR SURRENDERED RABBITS. PROVIDE PUBLICATIONS, OUTREACH, AND EDUCATION TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC ABOUT PROPER CARE FOR RABBITS
Scituate, MA
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $2m
Employees: 5
MISSION:
THE INSTITUTE FACILITATES A COMMUNITY'S ABILITY TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN IMPROVING EDUCATIONAL PERFORMANCE OF ITS YOUTH BY INITIATING, COORDINATING, AND FACILITATING WORKSHOPS AND TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES FOR EDUCATORS, PARENTS AND FAMILIES, AND OTHER COMMUNITY INSTITUTIONS. IT ALSO PROVIDES SUPPORT, INFORMATION, AND ASSISTANCE ON RESEARCH, EFFECTIVE PRACTICE, AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN THE FIELD.
Arlington, MA
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $705k
MISSION:
MAIN CHARITABLE ACTIVITY FOR 2022 WAS TO SUPPORT THE EMERGENCY AND TRAUMA CENTER AT THE DEWAN BAHADUR CHARITABLE HOSPITAL IN INDIA AND PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL GRANTS TO STUDENTS
Dracut, MA
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $511k
Employees: 5
MISSION:
THE ORGANIZATION IS THE DESIGNATED ACCESS CABLE TELEVISION STATION FOR THE TOWN OF DRACUT, MASSACHUSETTS.
Acton, MA
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $127k
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.
Fairhaven, MA
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $56k
MISSION:
AID TO NEEDY FAMILIES SUCH AS MONTHLY FINANCAL ASSISTANCE, SCHOLARSHIPS TO GRADUATING SENIORS AT FAIRHAVEN HIGH SCHOOL,GIFT CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD.
Harvard, MA
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $441k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to make available to members and their guests and facilities for recreational activities, sports and games. Also included are social clubs that provide opportunities for people to meet and socialize with their peers at dances, parties, picnics, barbecues and other companionable events; and special interest clubs which enable people to share hobbies or other interests with individuals with those same interests.
Northborough, MA
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $77k
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.
Lowell, MA
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $690k
Employees: 8
MISSION:
LOWELL TELECOMMUNICATION CORPORATION'S MISSION IS TO STRENGTHEN THE CITY OF LOWELL AS A COMMUNITY MEDIA AND EDUCATION CENTER THAT EMPOWERS, CONNECTS, AND INFORMS ALL RESIDENTS, BUSINESSES, AND ORGANIZATIONS IN THE CITY. LTC PROVIDES EQUIPMENT, FACILITIES AND TRAINING TO LOWELL RESIDENTS TO PRODUCE PROGRAMMING FOR LTC'S THREE CHANNELS. LTC ALSO PROVIDES GALLERY SPACE FOR LOCAL ARTISTS, YOUTH MEDIA PROGRAMS, AND PRODUCTION SERVICES FOR BUSINESSES.
Lawrence, MA
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $2m
Employees: 40
MISSION:
TO GROW A COMMUNITY OF SELF-MOTIVATED STUDENTS IN LAWRENCE, MA BY OFFERING HIGH-QUALITY EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES, DEVELOPING SUPPORTIVE LONG-TERM RELATIONSHIPS, AND PROVIDING PERSONALIZED OPPORTUNITIES FOR SUCCESS.
Hadley, MA
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $166k
Employees: 1
MISSION:
THE FOUNDATION OPERATES AND PRESERVES THE PORTER-PHELPS-HUNTINGTON MUSEUM, HISTORIC GROUNDS, GARDENS, AGRICULTURAL LAND, COLLECTIONS AND ARCHIVES AND PRESENTS HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL PROGRAMS FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
Boston, MA
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $1m
Employees: 14
MISSION:
EARLY LITERACY PROGRAM SUPPORTING FAMILIES OF YOUNG CHILDREN IN HIGH NEED COMMUNITIES.RAISING A READER MA IS AN EVIDENCE-BASED EARLY LITERACY ORGANIZATION THAT HELPS FAMILIES OF YOUNG CHILDREN (BIRTH THROUGH AGE 6) DEVELOP, PRACTICE, AND MAINTAIN HOME-BASED LITERACY ROUTINES. OUR GOAL IS TO END THE CYCLE OF LOW LITERACY BY HELPING FAMILIES ACROSS MASSACHUSETTS DEVELOP HIGH IMPACT HOME READING ROUTINES THAT LAY THE GROUNDWORK FOR A LIFETIME OF LEARNING, SUCCESS, AND PRODUCTIVE, RESPONSIBLE CITIZENSHIP.
Weymouth, MA
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $956k
Employees: 7
MISSION:
THE CORPORATION'S PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE IS OPERATING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, TELEVISION PROGRAMMING, AND TELEVISION FACILITIES THAT WILL PROVIDE THE RESIDENTS AND STUDENTS OF THE TOWN OF WEYMOUTH, MA WITH TRAINING IN THE USE OF SUCH TELEVISION FACILITIES AND EDUCATIONAL CHANNELS IN CONNECTION WITH THE CABLE SYSTEM SERVING THE TOWN. EFFECTIVE JAN. 1, 2005, THE CORPORATION EXPANDED THEIR OPERATION TO INCLUDE OPERATION OF PUBLIC ACCESS AND GOVERNMENT ACCESS CHANNELS.
Woods Hole, MA
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $293k
MISSION:
PROMOTES THE PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION OF NEW OR IMPORTANT FACTS AND PROBLEMS IN PROTISTOLOGY, AND WORKS TO PROVIDE RESOURCES FOR THE PROMOTION AND ADVANCEMENT OF THIS SCIENCE, INCLUDING THE PUBLICATION OF SOCIETY SCIENTIFIC JOURNAL.