The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Massachusetts

MISSION:

THE BARRE CENTER FOR BUDDHIST, INC. (BCBS) STUDIES OFFERS THE INTEGRATION OF STUDY AND PRACTICE IN EXPLORING THE MANY STREAMS OF TEACHING AND EXPRESSION THAT FLOW FROM THE SOURCES OF EARLY BUDDHISM. OUR ONSITE AND ONLINE PROGRAMS COMBINE CONTEMPLATIVE AND RELATIONAL ELEMENTS SUPPORTIVE OF PERSONAL TRANSFORMATION. AS AN INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY, WE WELCOME ALL INTERESTED IN BUDDHIST INQUIRY AS A WAY OF DEVELOPING WISDOM AND COMPASSION FOR THE BENEFITS OF ALL BEINGS.

MISSION:

TO ACQUIRE, BUILD AND OPERATE FIFTY UNITS OF LOW-INCOME HOUSING FOR THE ELDERLY IN FRANKLIN, MASSACHUSETTS.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE SERVICES AND EDUCATION TO SAVE ENERGY AND REDUCE WASTE

MISSION:

TO OPERATE EXCLUSIVE FOR THE BENEFIT OF, TO PERFORM THE FUNCTIONS OF, AND TO CARRY OUT THE CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF ROCA, INC., AN ORGANIZATION EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXATION UNDER SECTION 501(A) AS AN ORGANIZATION DESCRIBED IN SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE, WHOSE CHARITABLE MISSION INCLUDES BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO PROMOTING THE ADVANCEMENT OF YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND MORE SPECIFICALLY ENGAGING IN PROGRAMS RELATING TO YOUTH DEVELOPMENT; AND TO CARRY OUT SUCH PURPOSES BEING OPERATED, SUPERVISED, AND CONTROLLED BY ROCA, INC. WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 509(A)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE.

MISSION:

THE EMPLOYEE HEALTH TRUST WAS ESTABLISHED TO HOLD HEALTH PLAN ASSETS. THE HEALTH PLAN PROVIDES MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND VISION BENEFITS TO ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES AND ELIGIBLE RETIREES OF MASSMUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY AND RELATED MEMBERS OF ITS CONTROLLED GROUP THAT HAVE ADOPTED THE PLAN.

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:

ACQUIRE AND PRESERVE NATURAL AREAS FOR THE PROTECTION OF WILDLIFE, EDUCATION, SCIENTIFIC STUDY AND AESTHETIC ENJOYMENT.

MISSION:

TO NURTURE THE NEXT GENERATION OF IMPACT-FOCUSED ENTREPRENEURS IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND EDUCATION.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO SMITH COLLEGE STUDENTS IN THE FORM OF GRANTS AND EMERGENCY FUNDS IN ORDER TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF THEIR EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE WITH A FOCUS ON NEEDS NOT MET BY TRADITIONAL FINANCIAL AID.

MISSION:

MASSACHUSETTS MEDICAL BENEVOLENT SOCIETY (THE "SOCIETY") IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONESTABLISHED IN MARCH 1857 TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO MEMBERS OF THE MEDICAL PROFESSION.

MISSION:

TO PRESERVE & RESTORE THE ALCOTT FAMILY HOME & PRESENT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS TO THE COMMUNITY.

MISSION:

TO PROMOTE ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL JUSTICE THROUGH EQUITABLE ACCESS TO LAND AND CAPITAL.

MISSION:

TO ENSURE OUR SCHOLARS HAVE THE TOOLS AND NETWORKS NECESSARY TO THRIVE IN FOUR-YEAR RESIDENTIAL COLLEGES.TO EMPOWER OUR SCHOLARS TO TRANSITION SUCCESSFULLY INTO POST-COLLEGE LIFE AND BECOME VIBRANT MEMBERS OF THEIR COMMUNITIES.THE WILY NETWORK PROVIDES A CRITICAL SAFETY NET FOR THESE SCHOLARS AS THEY NAVIGATE COLLEGE ON THEIR OWN. THE WILY PROGRAM OFFERS WEEKLY CLINICAL COACHING, FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, COMMUNITY-BUILDING SUPPORT, AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES TO HELP THEM MOVE FROM SURVIVING TO THRIVING.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE A DIVERSE, COLLABORATIVE LEARNING COMMUNITY. THROUGH THE MONTESSORI METHOD, WE EMBRACE EACH CHILD'S UNIQUE POTENTIAL AND CULTIVATE A PASSION FOR DISCOVERY.

MISSION:

THE SOLE ACTIVITY OF THE TRUST IS TO MAKE CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE SMITHSONIAN ASTROPHYSICAL OBSERVATORY OF THE SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION OF WASHINGTON, DC, A 501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHARITY.

MISSION:

TO BENEFIT THE COMMUNITY BY FOSTERING INCREASED EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AND EXPANSION OF BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY FOR THE CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF BOSTON

MISSION:

VIETNAMESE AMERICAN INITIATIVE FOR DEVELOPMENT, INC. WAS FOUNDED IN 1994 AS A GRASSROOTS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION. THE MISSION OF THE AGENCY IS TO BUILD A STRONG VIETNAMESE AMERICAN COMMUNITY AND A VIBRANT FIELDS CORNER NEIGHBORHOOD. THE FOUR BASIC GOALS OF THE MISSION ARE: TO INCREASE CIVIC PARTICIPATION, PROMOTE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND SELF SUFFICIENCY, TO BUILD AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR RESIDENTS IN FIELDS CORNER AND THE GREATER DORCHESTER AREA AND TO FOSTER YOUTH LEADERSHIP.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE CHMC OTOLARYNGOLOGIC FOUNDATION, INC. RETIREE HEALTH & WELFARE BENEFIT PLAN

MISSION:

ROCKET LEARNING'S MISSION IS TO ERADICATE THE INEQUALITY FACED BY LOW-INCOME CHILDREN BY SUPPORTING THEIR CAREGIVERS WITH ADEQUATE TOOLS AND SKILLS; TO ENABLE UNIVERSAL HIGH-QUALITY EARLY LEARNING INSTITUTIONS THROUGH RESULTS-BASED SOLUTIONS, CAPABILITY BUILDING, AND TECHNOLOGY; AND TO BUILD A CATALYTIC EXPERT ORGANIZATION IN THE EARLY LEARNING SPACE.

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.