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 |
Fitchburg, MA
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $2m
Employees: 60
MISSION:
TO PROVIDE SHELTER AND RELATED SERVICES TO HOMELESS PERSONS INCLUDING MEN, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN.
Marion, MA
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $-25k
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: $2m
Employees: 10
MISSION:
NICSA IS THE LEADING PROVIDER OF INDEPENDENT EDUCATION AND NETWORKING FORUMS TO PROFESSIONALS IN THE GLOBAL INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT COMMUNITY.
Walpole, MA
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $88k
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.
Somerville, MA
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $802k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is for named trusts not classified elsewhere. (rev. 11/04)
Falmouth, MA
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $35k
MISSION:
PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO NEEDY INDIVIDUALS SUCH AS HOUSING AND MEAL ASSISTANCE.
Boston, MA
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $198k
MISSION:
TO PROMOATE AND DEVELOP THE PROFESSIONAL SKILLS OF OUR MEMBERS. TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF AFRICAN AMERICANS IN ACCOUNTING & FINANCE, SCHOLARSHIPS FOR BLACK & AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDENTS - EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEMBERS TO FULFILL THEIR CIVIC RESPONSIBILITIES; TO ENCOURAGE LONG-TERM FINANCIAL STABILITY
Brookline, MA
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $126k
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.
New Bedford, MA
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $1m
Employees: 11
MISSION:
TO REPRESENT WORKERS AND TO SECURE IMPROVED WAGES, HOURS, WORKING CONDITIONS AND OTHER ECONOMIC ADVANTAGES THROUGH ORGANIZING, NEGOTIATIONS AND COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.
Newton, MA
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $14k
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.
Cambridge, MA
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $650k
Employees: 4
MISSION:
WE DEVELOP FUTURE THOUGHT LEADERS THROUGH EXPERIENCES IN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING PRACTICES USING WELL-PROVEN PROGRAMS AND NOVEL APPROACHES THAT EMPOWER STUDENTS.
Nantucket, MA
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $46k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to preserve and protect endangered land resources from indiscriminate development, destruction or decay and which manage the utilization of renewable and nonrenewable resources to ensure ongoing availability. Included are conservation of the nations forests, rangeland, vegetation, deserts, wild and scenic rivers and other wilderness areas and open land spaces; and reestablishment of areas that have been devastated by destructive activities such as strip mining or other destructive activities.
Wellesley, MA
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $19k
MISSION:
RENTAL OF 24 LIVING UNITS TO SENIOR CITIZENS AT BELOW MARKET RENTS.RENTAL OF 4 LIVING UNITS TO MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES, THAT HAVE FINANCIAL NEED, AT BELOW MARKET RENTS.
Carlisle, MA
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $160k
Employees: 3
MISSION:
PROVIDING LOW INCOME HOUSING TO ELIGIBLE ELDERLY HOUSEHOLDS MEETING USDA RD AND HUD ELIGIBILITY
Hyannis, MA
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $1m
Employees: 30
MISSION:
THE PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO ADVOCATE FOR THE RIGHTS OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND TO PROMOTE A BARRIER-FREE ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL.
West Springfield, MA
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $614k
Employees: 30
MISSION:
TO PROMOTE SOCIAL, RELIGIOUS, ECONOMIC, AND EDUCATIONAL LINKS WITH IRELAND.
New Bedford, MA
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $1m
Employees: 8
MISSION:
TO BUILD AND MAINTAIN A COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT NETWORK FOR LGBTQ+ INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES.
Auburn, MA
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $403k
MISSION:
TO PROVIDE FACILITIES & ACTIVITIES FOR MEMBERS WHO ARE PRIMARILY VETERANS OF THE MILITARY
Boston, MA
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $192k
MISSION:
THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO ENCOURAGE THE STUDY OF NEW ENGLAND'S HISTORY AND CULTURE AND, THROUGH QUARTERLY PUBLICATION AND RELATED ACTIVITIES, TO ENLIGHTEN THE PUBLIC ABOUT THEIR SIGNIFICANCE AND DIVERSITY.
Newton Highlands, MA
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $306k
MISSION:
TO SUPPORT LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS WORKING TOWARD THE EMERGENCE OF A STRONG CIVIL SOCIETY IN SOUTHEAST ASIA.