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 | |||
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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 |
Boston, MA
Assets: $35m
Revenue: $1m
Employees: 50
MISSION:
ELIMINATING RACISM, EMPOWERING WOMEN, AND PROMOTING PEACE, JUSTICE, FREEDOM, AND DIGNITY FOR ALL.
Amherst, MA
Assets: $35m
Revenue: $10m
Employees: 111
MISSION:
EDUCATIONAL CONSORTIUM TO SUSTAIN AND ENRICH THE EXCELLENCE OF ITS MEMBERS-AMHERST, HAMPSHIRE, MOUNT HOLYOKE, AND SMITH COLLEGES AND THE UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS AMHERST-THROUGH ACADEMIC AND ADMINISTRATIVE COLLABORATION. THE CONSORTIUM FACILITATES INTELLECTUAL COMMUNITIES AND BROAD CURRICULAR AND CO-CURRICULAR OFFERINGS, AFFORDING LEARNING, RESEARCH, PERFORMANCE, AND SOCIAL OPPORTUNITIES THAT COMPLEMENT THE DISTINCTIVE QUALITIES OF EACH INSTITUTION.
Worcester, MA
Assets: $35m
Revenue: $301k
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.
Chelsea, MA
Assets: $35m
Revenue: $8m
Employees: 39
MISSION:
THE MISSION OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPERS, INC. (TND) IS TO CREATE STRONG NEIGHBORHOODS ENABLING COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO SECURE A STABLE HOME, ACHIEVE ECONOMIC MOBILITY,AND DETERMINE THEIR OWN FUTURE. TND EMPLOYS FOUR INVESTMENT STRATEGIES TO BUILD STRONG AND JUST NEIGHBORHOODS: REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT TO EXPAND AFFORDABLE HOUSING INVENTORY AND BUILD EQUITABLE NEIGHBORHOODS; COMMUNITY BUILDING TO FOSTER LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT IN ORGANIZING FOR SELF ADVOCACY; FINANCIAL CAPABILITIES AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT TO INCREASE FAMILY PROSPERITY, DELIVERED IN COLLABORATION WITH OUR CONNECT PARTNERS; AND RESIDENT SERVICES, SO THAT THE RESIDENTS OF TND PROPERTIES SUCCEED AT HOME, SCHOOL, WORK AND IN THE COMMUNITY.
West Barnstable, MA
Assets: $35m
Revenue: $2m
Employees: 8
MISSION:
BLT IS A COMMUNITY NON-PROFIT DEDICATED TO PRESERVING OPEN SPACES, NATURAL RESOURCES, AND THE UNIQUE CHARACTER IN THE TOWN OF BARNSTABLE AND NEARBY AREAS.
Rockport, MA
Assets: $35m
Revenue: $3m
Employees: 44
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is the production of musical events, including concert series and music festivals.
Concord, MA
Assets: $35m
Revenue: $362k
Employees: 2
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to preserve and protect endangered land resources from indiscriminate development, destruction or decay and which manage the utilization of renewable and nonrenewable resources to ensure ongoing availability. Included are conservation of the nations forests, rangeland, vegetation, deserts, wild and scenic rivers and other wilderness areas and open land spaces; and reestablishment of areas that have been devastated by destructive activities such as strip mining or other destructive activities.
Fitchburg, MA
Assets: $35m
Revenue: $53m
Employees: 396
MISSION:
ALLEVIATE POVERTY, PROMOTE SELF-SUFFICIENCY, AND BUILD HEALTHY COMMUNITIES BY CREATING OPPORTUNITIES, COORDINATING RESOURCES AND ADVOCATING FOR SOCIAL CHANGE.
Mansfield, MA
Assets: $35m
Revenue: $15m
Employees: 12
MISSION:
TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE WAGES FOR OUR LABOR; TO REQUIRE OF OUR MEMBERS SKILL, INTELLIGENCE AND CHARACTER; TO PROTECT OUR EMPLOYERS FROM THE UNSKILLED AND INEXPERIENCED WORKER; TO ADVANCE THE PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES OF CONCILIATION AND ARBITRATION IN THE SETTLEMENT OF ANY DIFFERENCES WITH OUR EMPLOYERS; TO PROTECT AND AID OUR UNEMPLOYED, DISTRESSED AND SICK MEMBERS; TO DEFEND OUR RIGHTS AND ADVANCE OUR INTEREST AS ELECTRICAL WORKERS BY ALL LAWFUL MEANS; TO AID AND ENCOURAGE ALL HONORABLE EFFORTS THAT WILL BETTER THE CONDITIONS OF LABOR; AND TO MAKE OUR CARD AND SEAL A CERTIFICATE OF FRATERNITY, HONESTY, EFFICIENCY AND RELIABILITY.
Needham, MA
Assets: $35m
Revenue: $18m
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.
Lynn, MA
Assets: $35m
Revenue: $4m
MISSION:
TO OWN, INVEST IN, AND MANAGE AND DEVELOP QUALITY AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR LOW AND MODERATE INCOME FAMILIES.
Concord, MA
Assets: $35m
Revenue: $6m
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.
Oak Bluffs, MA
Assets: $35m
Revenue: $240k
MISSION:
TO HOLD MAINTAIN AND BEAUTIFY THE EAST CHOP PARK LANDS AND CRYSTAL LAKE FOR THE BENEFIT AND ENJOYMENT OF THE PUBLIC.
Lynn, MA
Assets: $35m
Revenue: $2m
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.
Winchester, MA
Assets: $35m
Revenue: $1m
MISSION:
The goal of this organization are the organizations, sometimes referred to as public charities, that derive their funding or support primarily from the general public in carrying out their social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare. Although public foundations may provide direct charitable services to the public as other nonprofits do, their primary focus is on grantmaking.
Chelsea, MA
Assets: $35m
Revenue: $9m
Employees: 1k
MISSION:
TO MANAGE A CONTINUUM OF SENIOR CARE BUSINESS LINES.
Swampscott, MA
Assets: $35m
Revenue: $26m
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.
Framingham, MA
Assets: $34m
Revenue: $623k
MISSION:
SUPPORT ORGANIZATION FOR THE KEY PROGRAM, A PUBLIC CHARITY EXEMPT UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE IRC.
Norwell, MA
Assets: $34m
Revenue: $2m
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.
Boston, MA
Assets: $34m
Revenue: $2m
MISSION:
The goal of this organization are the organizations whose members are in the real estate business who have affiliated for the purpose of promoting the interests of their trade.