The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Massachusetts

MISSION:

TO ADVANCE THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF EXCELLENCE FOR THE LEGAL PROFESSION, TO FACILITATE ACCESS TO JUSTICE, AND TO SERVE THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is for named trusts not classified elsewhere. (rev. 11/04)

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.

MISSION:

TO OPERATE A SEMI-PRIVATE, RECREATIONAL AND SOCIAL CLUB WITH GOLF COURSE, CLUBHOUSE AND OTHER RECREATIONAL FACILITIES.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE A WIDE RANGE OF SOCIAL SERVICES PRIMARILY TO THE ASIAN COMMUNITY OF THE BOSTON AREA. ALSO ESTABLISHED TO PUBLISH THE SAMPAN NEWSPAPER, WHICH IS THE SOLE BILINGUAL PUBLICATION OF THE ASIAN COMMUNITY OF GREATER BOSTON.

MISSION:

THE SOMERVILLE YMCA IS COMMITTED TO BUILDING A COMMUNITY WHERE ALL PEOPLE, ESPECIALLY THE YOUNG, ARE ENCOURAGED TO DEVELOP THEIR FULLEST POTENTIAL IN SPIRIT, MIND, AND BODY.

MISSION:

THE VINEYARD CONSERVATION SOCIETY, INC. (VCS) IS A CONSERVATION ORGANIZATION WHOSE MISSION INCLUDES ADVOCACY AND PUBLIC EDUCATION, AS WELL AS RESOURCE AND ENIRONMENTAL PROTECTION INFORMATION.

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.

MISSION:

CONTINUUM OF CARE FOR ADULT AND CHILD SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to raise and distribute funds for multiple organizations within the Arts, Culture, and Humanities major group area.

MISSION:

TO PARTNER WITH SCHOOLS, DISTRICTS AND THEIR COMMUNITIES TO INCREASE EDUCATIONAL EQUITY TO ENSURE THAT STUDENTS SUCCEED, AND COMMUNITIES THRIVE.

MISSION:

THE PHILLIPS BROOKS HOUSE ASSOCIATION (PBHA) STRIVES FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE. AS A STUDENT-LED ORGANIZATION, PBHA MOBILIZES VOLUNTEERS IN COLLABORATION WITH BOSTON AND CAMBRIDGE PARTNERS TO ADDRESS GAPS IN OPPORTUNITIES AND RESOURCES. WE DEVELOP STUDENT AND COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP TO CREATIVELY MEET CRITICAL NEEDS AND ADVOCATE FOR STRUCTURAL CHANGE. PBHA SEEKS TO PROMOTE SOCIAL AWARENESS AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AT HARVARD AND BEYOND.

MISSION:

PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE IN NON CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS TO THOSE INDIVIDUALS WHO CAN NOT AFFORD PRIVATE LEGAL SERVICES. IN ADDITION, DONATED SERVICES WERE USED FOR PROGRAM SERVICES.

MISSION:

PRIVATE COUNTRY CLUB OFFERING GOLF, FOOD AND BEVERAGE FACILITIES TO MEMBERS AND THEIR GUESTS.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to build, rehabilitate, manage and/or provide rental housing for low-income individuals and families, older adults and people with disabilities; or which make purchasable housing available to low or moderate income families by offering lower priced housing and/or affordable payment plans, by arranging for interest or mortgage subsidies or by involving eventual owners in the construction process (sweat equity).

MISSION:

TO ENABLE ALL YOUNG PEOPLE, ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO NEED US MOST, TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AS PRODUCTIVE, CARING, AND RESPONSIBLE CITZENS.

MISSION:

THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS DAY AND RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS DEDICATED TO HELPING CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH CEREBRAL PALSY AND OTHER DISABILITIES TO LIVE, LEARN, AND WORK IN THEIR COMMUNITIES.

MISSION:

AT HYDE SQUARE TASK FORCE, YOUTH ARE AT THE HEART OF WHAT WE DO. WE BELIEVE YOUTH HAVE IMMENSE POTENTIAL, YET AT THE SAME TIME RESEARCH TELLS US THAT THEY FACE MANY OBSTACLES. WHEN HSTF WAS FOUNDED IN THE LATE 1980S, A COALITION OF NEIGHBORS AND COMMUNITY LEADERS FELT A SENSE OF URGENCY TO ADDRESS THE VIOLENCE AND ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL CHALLENGES FACING THE HYDE/JACKSON SQUARE NEIGHBORHOOD OF JAMAICA PLAIN. HSTF NOW ENGAGES OVER 1,000 YOUTH AGES 6-25 IN COLLEGE AND CAREER PREPARATION, AFRO-LATIN ARTS MASTERY AND CULTURAL ENRICHMENT, AND COMMUNITY-BUILDING INITIATIVES. IN DOING SO, WE ENSURE THAT YOUTH HAVE THE ARTS AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THEY NEED AND DESERVE IN ORDER TO BE SUCCESSFUL, AND THAT THEIR VOICES AND CULTURES ARE VALUED AND CELEBRATED IN BOSTON'S LATIN QUARTER AND BEYOND. OUR WORK IS GUIDED BY OUR MISSION: TO DEVELOP THE SKILLS OF YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES, SO THEY ARE EMPOWERED TO ENHANCE THEIR OWN LIVES AND BUILD A STRONG AND VIBRANT COMMUNITY.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide technical assistance, loans, loan guarantees and other forms of assistance to support the development and growth of a wide variety of business establishments in the community.

MISSION:

MANCHESTER ESSEX CONSERVATION TRUST PRESERVES IN PERPETUITY THE NATURAL BEAUTY, WILDLIFE HABITAT, AND OPEN SPACE RESOURCES IN OUR TWO TOWNS AND ADJACENT COMMUNITIES. WE PROTECT THIS LAND THROUGH ACQUISITIONS, CONSERVATION RESTRICTIONS, DONATIONS AND ENGAGEMENT WITH THE PUBLIC. THROUGH SHARING THIS LAND, WE ENCOURAGE AND SUPPORT EXPLORATION OF NATURE, EDUCATION, AND SCIENTIFIC STUDY.