The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Massachusetts
Massachusetts is home to 40k nonprofit organizations. In aggregate, these organizations account for $216b in revenue and employ 891.4k individuals.
Where Do Massachusetts
Nonprofits Focus?
The IRS classifies nonprofits along 25 different categories or NTEE classifications.
*Remaining NTEE categories account for 0 organizations.
Where are Nonprofits
located in Massachusetts?
| City | Organization Count | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge | 1,207 | 80,362 | $17,501,320,309 | $50,256,253,259 |
| Worcester | 946 | 58,544 | $8,417,248,600 | $3,031,762,409 |
| Springfield | 732 | 35,511 | $4,947,492,922 | $472,650,276 |
| Newton | 571 | 9,638 | $2,640,297,600 | $642,416,506 |
| Waltham | 464 | 12,085 | $2,331,269,445 | $1,806,982,783 |
| Dorchester | 428 | 4,780 | $669,752,697 | $176,763,050 |
| Brookline | 401 | 2,968 | $370,990,832 | $340,083,759 |
| Lowell | 393 | 8,798 | $1,125,985,150 | $152,072,089 |
| Wellesley | 389 | 1,549 | $252,242,152 | $585,340,248 |
| Framingham | 384 | 7,656 | $997,058,107 | $174,552,731 |
| Brockton | 378 | 11,345 | $900,745,622 | $136,385,227 |
| Lexington | 359 | 5,036 | $464,791,743 | $105,112,552 |
| Quincy | 352 | 5,445 | $2,927,818,141 | $525,448,613 |
| Somerville | 350 | 105,726 | $26,572,488,536 | $33,704,242,040 |
| Pittsfield | 348 | 13,249 | $1,471,127,935 | $178,094,433 |
| New Bedford | 323 | 12,770 | $1,446,809,290 | $155,242,443 |
| Needham | 317 | 8,333 | $930,508,903 | $713,857,824 |
| Beverly | 299 | 8,921 | $946,855,352 | $229,822,018 |
| Concord | 290 | 6,463 | $725,161,994 | $561,103,906 |
| Plymouth | 290 | 3,944 | $476,439,372 | $61,783,128 |
Explore Nonprofits in Massachusetts
Wgbh Educational Foundation
Boston, MA
Assets: $1b
Revenue: $214m
Employees: 1k
MISSION:
WGBH ENRICHES PEOPLE'S LIVES THROUGH PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT EDUCATE, INSPIRE, AND ENTERTAIN, FOSTERING CITIZENSHIP AND CULTURE, THE JOY OF LEARNING, AND THE POWER OF DIVERSE PERSPECTIVES.
Harvard University Employees Credit Union
Cambridge, MA
Assets: $1b
Revenue: $43m
Employees: 155
MISSION:
PROVIDE CONVENIENT FINANCIAL AND PERSONAL SERVICES IN THE BEST INTEREST OF OUR MEMBERS, AS WELL AS EDUCATING OUR COMMUNITY ABOUT FINANCES.
Trustees Of Deerfield Academy
Deerfield, MA
Assets: $1b
Revenue: $87m
Employees: 580
MISSION:
DEERFIELD ACADEMY IS AN INDEPENDENT SECONDARY SCHOOL COMMITTED TO HIGH STANDARDS OF SCHOLARSHIP, CITIZENSHIP, AND PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY. THROUGH A RIGOROUS LIBERAL ARTS CURRICULUM, EXTENSIVE CO-CURRICULAR PROGRAM, AND SUPPORTIVE RESIDENTIAL ENVIRONMENT, DEERFIELD ENCOURAGES EACH STUDENT TO DEVELOP AN INQUISITIVE AND CREATIVE MIND, SOUND BODY, AND STRONG MORAL CHARACTER.
Tufts Health Public Plans Inc
Canton, MA
Assets: $1b
Revenue: $3b
Employees: 666
MISSION:
TUFTS HEALTH PUBLIC PLANS'S MISSION IS TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND WELLNESS OF THE DIVERSE COMMUNITIES IT SERVES BY ARRANGING FOR THE PROVISION OF COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH CARE SERVICES.
Boston Medical Center Health Plan Inc
Charlestown, MA
Assets: $1b
Revenue: $3b
Employees: 673
MISSION:
THE CORPORATION IS ORGANIZED AND OPERATES AS A NONPROFIT CORPORATION EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE BENEFIT OF AND TO SUPPORT BOSTON MEDICAL CENTER CORPORATION AND TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO EFFECTIVE, EFFICIENT MEDICAL CARE AMONG LOW INCOME, UNDERSERVED, DISABLED, ELDERLY AND OTHER VULNERABLE RESIDENTS OF THE COMMUNITY.
Atrius Health Inc
Newton, MA
Assets: $990m
Revenue: $2b
Employees: 5k
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.
St Marys Credit Union Inc
Marlborough, MA
Assets: $985m
Revenue: $32m
Employees: 162
MISSION:
TO PROVIDE OUR MEMBERS/OWNERS WITH SUPERIOR FINANCIAL PRODUCTS AND SERVICES.
Harold Grinspoon Foundation
Agawam, MA
Assets: $969m
Revenue: $58m
Employees: 124
MISSION:
SUPPORT PRIMARILY JEWISH EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS
Catalyst Institute Inc
Boston, MA
Assets: $934m
Revenue: $52m
Employees: 61
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide equipment, services or other forms of support which are supplemental to the treatment or rehabilitation of people who have illnesses, injuries or disabilities; or which are instrumental in the prevention of illnesses, injuries or disabilities prior to their occurrence.
Lahey Clinic Foundation Inc
Burlington, MA
Assets: $925m
Revenue: $38m
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to support and fund-raise for single institutions, multihospital health care systems, and similar diversified health systems comprised of closely-affiliated organizations within the Health Care major group area.
North Atlantic States Carpenters Health Benefits Fund
Wilmington, MA
Assets: $923m
Revenue: $319m
MISSION:
THE PURPOSE OF THE PLAN IS TO PROVIDE HEALTH AND OTHER BENEFITS TO ELIGIBLE PARTICIPANTS.
Whitehead Institute For Biomedical Research
Cambridge, MA
Assets: $896m
Revenue: $98m
Employees: 349
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to conduct research which can be used to improve the options available to physicians who have advanced training in the development, implantation and utilization of cardiac pacemakers, cochlear implants and other hearing aids, artificial limbs and joints and other similar devices.
Suffolk University
Boston, MA
Assets: $875m
Revenue: $328m
Employees: 3k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to operate postsecondary educational institutions that offer postgraduate study at masters or doctorate levels in addition to an undergraduate program for people who meet entry level requirements and are interested in an advanced education. Some institutions of university status are known as colleges or institutes.
Berklee College Of Music Inc
Boston, MA
Assets: $855m
Revenue: $385m
Employees: 4k
MISSION:
THE MISSION OF BERKLEE COLLEGE OF MUSIC IS TO EDUCATE, TRAIN, AND DEVELOP STUDENTS TO EXCEL IN THE PERFORMING ARTS.
University Of Massachusetts Foundation Inc
Boston, MA
Assets: $842m
Revenue: $57m
Employees: 14
MISSION:
THE MISSION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS FOUNDATION, INC. IS TO FOSTER AND PROMOTE THE GROWTH, PROGRESS AND GENERAL WELFARE OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS AS STATED IN THE ORIGINAL 1950 ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION. THE FOUNDATION RECEIVES, INVESTS AND DISBURSES PRIVATE GIFTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS AND ITS EDUCATIONAL MISSION.
Peabody Essex Museum Inc
Salem, MA
Assets: $835m
Revenue: $58m
Employees: 283
MISSION:
THE MISSION OF THE PEABODY ESSEX MUSEUM IS TO CELEBRATE OUTSTANDING ARTISTIC AND CULTURAL CREATIVITY BY COLLECTING, STEWARDING AND INTERPRETING OBJECTS OF ART AND CULTURE IN WAYS THAT INCREASE KNOWLEDGE, ENRICH THE SPIRIT, ENGAGE THE MIND AND STIMULATE THE SENSES. THROUGH ITS EXHIBITIONS, PROGRAMS, PUBLICATIONS, MEDIA AND RELATED ACTIVITIES, PEM STRIVES TO CREATE EXPERIENCES THAT TRANSFORM PEOPLE'S LIVES BY BROADENING THEIR PERSPECTIVES, ATTITUDES, AND KNOWLEDGE OF THEMSELVES AND THE WIDER WORLD.
South Shore Hospital Inc
South Weymouth, MA
Assets: $826m
Revenue: $754m
Employees: 6k
MISSION:
SOUTH SHORE HOSPITAL'S PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE HEALTH CARE SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY INCLUDING SURGICAL, MEDICAL AND OTHER TREATMENT OF THE SICK AND INJURED.
Phemus Corporation
Boston, MA
Assets: $816m
Revenue: $3m
MISSION:
INVEST FUNDS FOR THE BENEFIT OF PRESIDENT & FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE, A RELATED 501(C)(3) SUPPORTED ORGANIZATION.
Leominster Credit Union
Leominster, MA
Assets: $814m
Revenue: $30m
Employees: 170
MISSION:
FULFILL OUR MEMBERS' FINANCIAL NEEDS THROUGH OUTSTANDING SERVICE AND EFFECTIVE TECHNOLOGY.
Commonwealth Care Alliance Inc
Boston, MA
Assets: $813m
Revenue: $2b
Employees: 2k
MISSION:
COMMONWEALTH CARE ALLIANCE, INC.'S MISSION IS TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF PEOPLE WITH SIGNIFICANT NEEDS BY INNOVATING, COORDINATING AND PROVIDING THE HIGHEST QUALITY, INDIVIDUALIZED CARE.