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: $274k
MISSION:
TO ENCOURAGE THE CREATIVE ARTS AND PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO YOUNG ARTISTS AND TO PRESERVE AND PROTECT THE HISTORIC EXTERIOR AND OTHER DECORATIVE AND ARCHITECTURAL ELEMENTS OF THE PROPERTY AT 199 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE AND OTHER PROPERTIES IN THE HISTORIC BACK BAY OF BOSTON
Waltham, MA
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $137k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is the fund-raising entity for a single institution within the Religion-Related major group area.
Lynn, MA
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $659k
MISSION:
TO PROVIDE HOUSING FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES THAT IS AFFORDABLE, SUPPORTIVE, AND PROVIDES ACCESS TO SERVICES FROM THE PARENT COMPANY, LYNN SHELTER ASSOCIATION, INC.
Saugus, MA
Assets: $1m
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is for named trusts not classified elsewhere. (rev. 11/04)
Fall River, MA
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $766k
Employees: 18
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide for the humane care, protection and control of animals and which investigate instances of cruelty to animals.
Boston, MA
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $10k
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.
Waltham, MA
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $3m
Employees: 51
MISSION:
TO PROVIDE DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE EDUCATIONAL CHILDCARE.
Newton, MA
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $1m
Employees: 11
MISSION:
TO MAKE LIFE BRIGHTER FOR KIDS FIGHTING CANCER FROM DIAGNOSIS, THROUGH TREATMENT AND BEYOND.
Acton, MA
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $67k
MISSION:
TO PROMOTE AND PRESERVE HISTORICAL BUILDINGS IN ACTON.
Pepperell, MA
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $230k
Employees: 26
MISSION:
TO PROMOTE AND ENHANCE THE WELFARE OF THE PEOPLE OF THE TOWN OF PEPPERELL AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES; TO FOSTER THEIR MENTAL, SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL GROWTH THROUGH ARTS, EDUCATION, AND RECREATION PROGRAMS; TO INSTILL A PASSION AND ENTHUSIASM FOR THE ARTS, EDUCATION AND OR RECREATION IN EVERY INVOLVED FAMILY TO OFFER PROGRAMS FOR ALL AGES TO PERPETUATE THE GROWTH OF ARTS EDUCATION AND RECREATION PROGRAMS WHILE REMAINING A VALUED COLLABORATIVE ORGANIZATION SERVING THE GREATER PEPPERELL COMMUNITY.
Westwood, MA
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $88k
MISSION:
MAINTAINING BUILDING FOR NOT-FOR-PROFIT MASONIC PURPOSES.
Needham, MA
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $2m
Employees: 8
MISSION:
ASAP EXISTS TO PROVIDE ITS MEMBERS WITH THE HIGHEST-LEVEL AND MOST RELEVANT EDUCATION INFORMATION TOOLS BEST PRACTICES AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES TO HELP THEM IN THEIR DAY-TO-DAY ALLIANCE WORK AND IN THEIR ONGOING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT.
Brookline Village, MA
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $2m
Employees: 59
MISSION:
TO PROMOTE EQUITY FOR STUDENTS FROM LOW-INCOME FAMILIES IN BROOKLINE BY EXPANDING THEIR HORIZONS, BUILDING UPON THEIR SKILLS, AND SUPPORTING THEIR EDUCATIONAL JOURNEY IN ORDER TO MAXIMIZE THEIR LIFE CHOICES.
Falmouth, MA
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $72k
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.
Peabody, MA
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $87k
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.
Belmont, MA
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $340k
MISSION:
TO PROVIDE INDIAN LANGUAGE AND INDIAN CULTURE EDUCATION.
Winchester, MA
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $1m
Employees: 47
MISSION:
THE WRIGHT-LOCKE FARM CONSERVANCY STRIVES TO EMBODY AND COMMUNICATE THE VALUES OF LOCALLY GROWN FOOD, SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES AND LAND STEWARDSHIP. THE CONSERVANCY OPERATES AN ORGANIC MARKET GARDEN, PROVIDES FARM-BASED EDUCATION AND SUPPORTS LOCAL SCHOOL SCIENCE AND HISTORY PROGRAMS.
Springfield, MA
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $2m
MISSION:
TO PROMOTE WESTERN MASS AS A YEAR ROUND DESTINATION FOR CONVENTIONS, MEETINGS, SPORTS, GROUP TOURS AND LEISURE TRAVEL VIA PROMOTION, ADVERTISING AND MARKETING PROGRAMS.
Westfield, MA
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $277k
Employees: 22
MISSION:
PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS IN A CHILDRENS MUSEUM SETTING.
Haverhill, MA
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $2m
Employees: 28
MISSION:
TO PROVIDE ADULT DAY HEALTH SERVICES FOR THE ELDERLY