The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Massachusetts
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.
Where are Nonprofits
located in Massachusetts?
| 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 |
Explore Nonprofits in Massachusetts
Springfield Technical Community College Foundation Inc
Springfield, MA
Assets: $6m
Revenue: $680k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to run postsecondary educational institutions, known alternatively as community colleges or junior colleges and commonly organized into two-year programs, that offer instruction that has been adapted in content, level and schedule to meet the needs of the community in which they are located.
Master Wardens & Members Of The Grand Lodge Of Masons In Mass
Marblehead, MA
Assets: $6m
Revenue: $208k
Employees: 2
MISSION:
PHILANTHROPIC LODGE PROMOTES FRIENDSHIP, MORALITY, AND BROTHERLY LOVE AMONG ITS MEMBERS, MEN FROM EVERY COUNTRY, RELIGION, RACE, AGE, INCOME, EDUCATION AND OPINION ARE BROUGHT TOGETHER AS BROTHERS TO DEVELOP AND STRENGTHEN THE BONDS OF FRIENDSHIP. CHARITY AND COMMUNITY SERVICE ARE BASICS.
Concord-Carlisle Community Chest Inc
Concord, MA
Assets: $6m
Revenue: $1m
Employees: 4
MISSION:
HELPING NEIGHBORS IN NEED BY RAISING FUNDS AND GIVING RESPONSIBLY TO A BROAD RANGE OF HUMAN SERVICE AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS IN CONCORD AND CARLISLE, MA.
Education Francaise Greater Boston
Watertown, MA
Assets: $6m
Revenue: $4m
Employees: 47
MISSION:
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES IN FRENCH FOR BOSTON AREA STUDENTS
Green Family Charitable Foundation
Harwich, MA
Assets: $6m
Revenue: $350k
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.
Ocean Alliance Inc
Gloucester, MA
Assets: $6m
Revenue: $2m
Employees: 5
MISSION:
SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH ON MARINE MAMMALS AND EDUCATION
Charles River Transportation Management Association
Cambridge, MA
Assets: $6m
Revenue: $3m
Employees: 2
MISSION:
CHARLES RIVER TMA IS ORGANIZED TO REDUCE TRAFFIC CONGESTION AND IMPROVE AIR QUALITY BY DEVELOPING PROGRAMS AND POLICIES THAT ENCOURAGE COMMUTERS TO USE ALTERNATIVES TO SINGLE OCCUPANT VEHICLES.
Oak Hill Country Club
Fitchburg, MA
Assets: $6m
Revenue: $3m
Employees: 149
MISSION:
THE CLUB IS ESTABLISHED FOR THE PURPOSE OF ENCOURAGING ALL KINDS OF ATHLETIC EXERCISE INCLUDING GOLF, TENNIS, SWIMMING, AND OTHER OUTDOOR SPORTS AND FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF FACILITIES FOR THE PROMOTION OF FRIENDSHIP AND FELLOWSHIP AMONG MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES.
Boys And Girls Club Of Greater Billerica Inc
Billerica, MA
Assets: $6m
Revenue: $4m
Employees: 159
MISSION:
TO ENABLE ALL YOUNG PEOPLE, ESPECIALLY THOSE THAT NEED US MOST, TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AS PRODUCTIVE, CARING, AND RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS.
Family Services Of The Merrimack Valley Inc
Lawrence, MA
Assets: $6m
Revenue: $9m
Employees: 156
MISSION:
FAMILY SERVICES EMPOWERS, NURTURES AND SUPPORTS CHILDREN AND FAMILIES THROUGH LIFE'S CHALLENGES TO HELP THEM REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL.
Community Music Center Of Boston
Boston, MA
Assets: $6m
Revenue: $5m
Employees: 84
MISSION:
COMMUNITY MUSIC CENTER OF BOSTON ("CMCB") TRANSFORMS LIVES THROUGHOUT GREATER BOSTON BY PROVIDING EQUITABLE ACCESS TO EXCELLENT MUSIC EDUCATION AND ARTS EXPERIENCES.
John J Shaughnessy Charitable Tr Dtd 090188
South Boston, MA
Assets: $6m
Revenue: $359k
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.
Scholars Strategy Network
Boston, MA
Assets: $6m
Revenue: $4m
Employees: 29
MISSION:
TO SEEK TO IMPROVE PUBLIC POLICY AND STRENGTHEN DEMOCRACY BY ORGANIZING SCHOLARS WORKING IN AMERICA'S COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES, AND CONNECTING SCHOLARS AND THEIR RESEARCH TO POLICYMAKERS, CITIZENS ASSOCIATIONS, AND THE MEDIA.
Bridgewater Alumni Association Of Bridgewater State College
Bridgewater, MA
Assets: $6m
Revenue: $231k
MISSION:
TO PROMOTE THE WELFARE, INTERESTS AND EXCELLENCE OF BRIDGEWATER STATE UNIVERSITY THROUGH ALUMNI ACTIVITIES.
Center For Public Interest Research Inc
Boston, MA
Assets: $6m
Revenue: $3m
Employees: 53
MISSION:
THE CENTER FOR PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH IS A NON-PARTISAN 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION THAT CONDUCTS PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH AND LITIGATION, AND RUNS NON-PARTISAN CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND PUBLIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS AROUND CRITICAL PUBLIC INTEREST ISSUES. IT ALSO ASSISTS PARTNER 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS ENGAGED IN SIMILAR ACTIVITIES THROUGH GRANTS, BY SPONSORING JOINT OR NEW PUBLIC INTEREST PROJECTS, AND BY PROVIDING TRAINING AND OTHER SUPPORT IN AREAS SUCH AS ADVOCACY, ORGANIZING, CAMPAIGN DEVELOPMENT AND PACKAGING, AND GRANTSEEKING.
Osterman Family Foundation
Whitinsville, MA
Assets: $6m
Revenue: $157k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is for named trusts not classified elsewhere. (rev. 11/04)
Groundtruth Project Inc
Boston, MA
Assets: $6m
Revenue: $8m
Employees: 48
MISSION:
TO RECONSTRUCT JOURNALISM FROM THE GROUND UP BY SUPPORTING THE NEXT GENERATION OF JOURNALISTS.
Crossroad Institute Inc
Cambridge, MA
Assets: $6m
Revenue: $5m
Employees: 12
MISSION:
THE DEVELOPMENT AND PRESENTATION OF FORMAL PROGRAMS OF INSTRUCTION FOR YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS DESIGNED TO PROMOTE AND DEVELOP FAITH, VOCATION AND LEADERSHIP WITHIN THE ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN CHURCH.
Better Business Bureau Inc
Marlborough, MA
Assets: $6m
Revenue: $6m
Employees: 35
MISSION:
TO PROMOTE AND FOSTER THE HIGHEST ETHICAL RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN BUSINESSES AND THE PUBLIC THROUGH VOLUNTARY SELF-REGULATION, CONSUMER AND BUSINESS EDUCATION SERVICE EXCELLENCE.
American Surgical Association
Beverly, MA
Assets: $6m
Revenue: $1m
MISSION:
TO CONDUCT A BUSINESS LEAGUE IN THE FIELD OF SURGERY; TO ENGAGE IN RESEARCH AND THE ADVANCEMENT OF KNOWLEDGE IN THE FIELD OF SURGERY FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE CAPABILITIES OF PERSONS PARTICIPATING IN THE PROFESSION AND TO PROVIDE MEANS OF FURTHERING PROFESSIONAL, TRAINING, DEVELOPMENT OF TECHNICAL BACKGROUND AND PROMOTING EDUCATION OF INDIVIDUALS IN TRAINING OR OTHERWISE EMPLOYED IN THE PROFESSION. THIS MISSION IS ACCOMPLISHED PRIMARILY BY CONDUCTING AN ANNUAL SCIENTIFIC MEETING CONSISTING OF SELECTED PRESENTATIONS CONTAINING THE MOST CURRENT INFORMATION AVAILABLE ON CLINICAL AND RESEARCH TOPICS RELATED TO SURGERY OR SURGICAL SPECIALTIES, INCLUDING STUDIES ON OUTCOMES, PRACTICE OF SURGERY AND ETHICAL AND OTHER ISSUES THAT AFFECT ITS PRACTICE.