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 |
Billerica, MA
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $631k
Employees: 29
MISSION:
TO PROVIDE THE COMMUNITY SUPPORT AND EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS
Foxborough, MA
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $1m
Employees: 18
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide mental health services where the major purpose is unclear enough that a more specific code cannot be accurately assigned.
Boston, MA
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $85k
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.
Vineyard Haven, MA
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $939k
MISSION:
PROVIDE AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR THE ELDERLY AND DISABLED
Newton Centre, MA
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $103k
Employees: 1
MISSION:
PROMOTE BIBLICAL LITERACY, UNDERSTANDING, DIALOGUE TO ALL THOSE WHO TURN TO THE BIBLE IN FAITH.
Oxford, MA
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $56k
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: $1m
Revenue: $286k
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: $1m
Revenue: $867k
MISSION:
PROMYS FOUNDATION EXISTS TO SUPPORT PROMYS (PROGRAM IN MATHEMATICS FOR YOUNG SCIENTISTS). ALL ACTIVITIES OF THE PROMYS FOUNDATION ARE DESIGNED TO SERVE A SINGLE PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE NON-PROFIT PROGRAM IN MATHEMATICS FOR YOUNG SCIENTISTS (PROMYS) WHOSE MISSION IS FINDING AND NURTURING TALENT IN MATHEMATICS. THE PROMYS PROGRAM IS A PROGRAM OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY, AN ORGANIZATION DESCRIBED IN SECTION 501(C)(3) AND SECTION 170(B)(I)(A)(II). THE ACTIVITIES OF THE PROMYS FOUNDATION WILL CENTER ON FUNDRAISING WITH THE PRIMARY GOAL BEING TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO PROMYS TO FUND STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS.
Lowell, MA
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $51k
MISSION:
TO CARRY OUT THE BUSINESS PURPOSE OF THE LOWELL HOUSE, INC AND SUB LEASE SPACE, AND ENTER INTO A SUB SUB SUB LEASE OF SPACE.
Boston, MA
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $73k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide human services where the major purpose is unclear enough that a more specific code cannot be accurately assigned.
Wakefield, MA
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $620k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is the operation of societies, professional councils, and other organizations that bring together individuals or organizations with a common professional or vocational interest within the Health - General and Rehabilitative major group area.
Weymouth, MA
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $30k
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.
Mattapoisett, MA
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $56k
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.
Dorchester, MA
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $1m
Employees: 63
MISSION:
TO HELP HOMELESS AND LOW-INCOME MULTILINGUAL WOMEN TO ACHIEVE ECONOMIC SECURITY THROUGH THE USE OF THEIR LANGUAGE SKILLS AND TO REDUCE ETHNIC, RACIAL, AND LINGUISTIC DISPARITIES IN HEALTH CARE BY UNLEASHING BILINGUAL TALENT INTO THE WORKFORCE.
Marlborough, MA
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $123k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to raise and distribute funds for multiple organizations within the Human Services - Multipurpose and Other major group area.
Boston, MA
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $78k
Employees: 2
MISSION:
EDUCATIONAL - DURING 2022 THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED SCHOLARSHIP ASSISTANCE AND ADMINISTRATION, COORDINATION, MATERIALS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE VARIOUS MEETINGS AND ACTIVITIES FOR WHICH ALMOST 400 YOUNG MEN (AGES 12-21) ARE MEMBERS. THESE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE
Boston, MA
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $220k
Employees: 5
MISSION:
TO ENCOURAGE INFORMED AND ACTIVE CITIZEN PARTICIPATION IN GOVERNMENT THROUGH CITIZEN EDUCATION AND VOTERS SERVICE PROJECTS.
Lincoln, MA
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $2m
Employees: 4
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to conduct research, study or teaching in one or more of the social sciences, i.e., those involving the systematic study of social systems, social institutions and social behavior.
Marblehead, MA
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $80k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is for named trusts not classified elsewhere. (rev. 11/04)
Petersham, MA
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $76k
Employees: 5
MISSION:
TO PROVIDE FREE READING AND EDUEDUCATION MATERIAL TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC