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 |
Melrose, MA
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $68k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization Are the organizations, fraternal societies, or associations operating under the lodge system that do not provide life, health, accident, or other benefits to their members but rather devote their earnings to fraternal, religious, charitable, or other services. This code is used exclusively for organizations exempt from federal taxes under 501(c)(10) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Pittsfield, MA
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $609k
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.
Byfield, MA
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $88k
MISSION:
PROVIDE FIRE PROTECTION AND EMERGENCY SERVICES TO THE TOWN OF BYFIELD AND ITS SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES.
Springfield, MA
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $7k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to enable students who demonstrate financial need to obtain the financial assistance they require to meet their educational and living expenses while in school.
Lenox, MA
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $279k
MISSION:
TO PRESERVE RAILROAD HISTORY AND ARTIFACTS; TO COLLECT AND MAINTAIN HISTORICAL DATA PERTAINING TO THE HISTORY AND SIGNIFICANCE OF THE RAILROAD; TO MAINTAIN A MUSEUM FOR THE DISPLAY OF RAILROAD ARTIFACTS OF THE AREA FOR THE PUBLIC AT LARGE
Orleans, MA
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $1m
Employees: 14
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide supportive services for individuals and families who are homeless or which work with people who are at risk for homelessness in an effort to prevent them from losing their permanent residence.
Lynn, MA
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $1m
Employees: 10
MISSION:
LA VIDA INC.'S MISSION IS TO EQUIP LOW-INCOME, HIGH-ACHIEVING STUDENTS IN LYNN AND CHELSEA, MA WITH THE RESOURCES AND PREPARATION THEY NEED TO ENTER COLLEGES, AND TO AWARD PARENTS WHO SAVE TOWARD COLLEGE WITH MATCHED FUNDS AND THE TRAINING NECESSARY TO MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS REGARDING THEIR CHILD'S HIGHER EDUCATION.
Boston, MA
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $88k
MISSION:
We could not find a description of this organization.
Boston, MA
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $50k
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.
Cambridge, MA
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $83k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide education services where the major purpose is unclear cannot be accurately assigned.
Arlington, MA
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $722k
Employees: 19
MISSION:
TO PROVIDE YOUNG STUDENTS WITH AN INTRODUCTION TO THE FORMAL CLASSROOM SETTING AND TO COMMENCE THE NUTURING OF THE SOCIALIZATION SKILLS REQUIRED TO SUCCESSFULLY TRANSITION TO THE PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM IN A COOPERATIVE SETTING.
Northampton, MA
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $1m
Employees: 23
MISSION:
THE ACADEMY PROVIDES A DISTINGUISHED VENUE FOR FILM, MUSIC, DANCE, LECTURES, OPERA AND THEATRE PRESENTATIONS THAT ENHANCES THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN NORTHAMPTON.
Woods Hole, MA
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $219k
Employees: 38
MISSION:
We could not find a description of this organization.
Worcester, MA
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $283k
Employees: 39
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to work to promote the rights of employees to fair remuneration and safe working conditions.
Arlington, MA
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $203k
MISSION:
PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE - TO PROVIDE INFORMATION, TEACHINGS, AND PRACTICE OPPORTUNITIES IN MEDITATION; SPECIFICALLY, IN THE TIBETAN BUDDHIST TRADITION.
Worcester, MA
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $1m
Employees: 29
MISSION:
PROVIDE VOLUNTEER BIG BROTHERS/SISTERS FOR MENTORSHIP TO YOUTH.
Carlisle, MA
Assets: $1m
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.
Chestnut Hill, MA
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $228k
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: 56
MISSION:
TO CREATE AN ENRICHING, EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH EVERY CHILD WILL LEARN,THRIVE AND GROW. FROM INFANT TO PRESCHOOL, THROUGH AN OPEN DISCOURSE, EDUCATORS AND FAMILIES CONSIDER CHILDREN'S NEEDS ABOVE ALL ELSE, WHILE FOSTERING WONDER, OPPORTUNITY AND JOY IN LEARNING.
Mashpee, MA
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $322k
Employees: 4
MISSION:
TO CARRY ON ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO PROMOTE THE HEALTH, WELFARE, CIVIC, SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL BETTERMENT OF THE INHABITANTS OF POPPONESSET.