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 |
Longmeadow, MA
Assets: $28m
Revenue: $24m
Employees: 425
MISSION:
TO CARE FOR THE FRAIL, ELDERLY AND INFIRMED ACCORDING TO JEWISH TRADITIONS.
Boston, MA
Assets: $28m
Revenue: $12m
Employees: 27
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide for the payment of life, sick, accident, or other benefits to the voluntary members of associations or their dependents or designated beneficiaries. This code is used exclusively for organizations exempt from federal taxes under 501(c)(9) of the Internal Revenue Code.
South Hamilton, MA
Assets: $28m
Revenue: $562k
MISSION:
THE ORGANIZATION CURRENTLY SUPPORTS 14 TAX-EXEMPT NON-PROFIT ENTITIES BY DISTRIBUTION OF SUBSTANTIALLY ALL OF ITS NET INCOME VIA THE PAYMENT OF DIVIDENDS TO SAID ENTITIES.
Hopedale, MA
Assets: $28m
Revenue: $3m
MISSION:
(A) TO OPERATE EXCLUSIVELY FOR RELIGIOUS,CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES;(B) SPECIFICALLY TO ESTABLISH ONE OR MORE FUNDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF FURNISHING TO ANY RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY OR EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATION LOCATED IN HOPEDALE OR MILFORD MA WHICH ARE THEMSELVES EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXES, COMMON INVESTMENT OF FUNDS; (C) AND IN CONNECTION WITH THESE PURPOSES, TO AQUIRE, BUY, RECEIVE AND HOLD IN TRUST OR OTHERWISE FOR THE BENEFIT OF SUCH ORGANIZATIONS, FUNDS AND REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY; (D) TO MANAGE AND INVEST THE SAME, COLLECT THE INCOME THEREFROM AND TURN OVER THE ENTIRE AMOUNT THEREFORE, LESS EXPENSES, TO SUCH ORGANIZATIONS; (E) TO SELL OR OTHERWISE DISPOSE OF THE SAME AND TO REINVEST ALL OR PART OF THE PROCEEDS THEREFROM FOR THE SAME PURPOSES; (F) AND TO CARRY ON ANY ACTIVITIES IN CONNECTION WITH THESE PURPOSES AND PERMITTED UNDER CHAPTER 180 OF THE GENERAL LAWS OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
Boston, MA
Assets: $28m
Revenue: $27m
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.
Boston, MA
Assets: $28m
Revenue: $4m
Employees: 21
MISSION:
TO WORK WITH BOSTON'S DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION TO PRESERVE, PROTECT AND ENHANCE BOSTON'S FIRST PUBLIC PARKS: THE COMMON, THE PUBLIC GARDEN AND THE COMMONWEALTH AVENUE MALL.
Fairhaven, MA
Assets: $28m
Revenue: $43m
Employees: 411
MISSION:
TO FOSTER IMPROVEMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF HEALTH, PREVENTION OF DISEASE AND DISABILITY AND COMPASSIONATE END-OF- LIFE CARE IN THE HOME SETTING. (SEE SCHEDULE O)
Boxford, MA
Assets: $28m
Revenue: $3m
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: $28m
Revenue: $1m
MISSION:
LYNN Y SUPPORT, INC. WAS FORMED BY YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF METRO NORTH, INC. IN 2017 AS PART OF A FINANCING STRUCTURED UNDER THE FEDERAL NEW MARKET TAX CREDIT PROGRAM TO REHABILITATE, CONSTRUCT AND EXPAND THE YMCA LOCATED IN LYNN, MA. THE ORGANIZATION'S MAIN OBJECTIVES ARE TO SUPPORT THE YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF METRO NORTH, INC. AND DEVELOP, INITIATE, AND OPERATE PROJECTS THAT ARE CONSISTENT WITH COMMUNITY NEEDS IN THE GREATER LYNN AREA.
Brewster, MA
Assets: $27m
Revenue: $466k
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.
Boston, MA
Assets: $27m
Revenue: $732k
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.
Pittsfield, MA
Assets: $27m
Revenue: $702k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to operate inpatient facilities, also known as convalescent hospitals and nursing homes, that provide skilled nursing and personal care over an extended period of time for people who are no longer in an acute phase of their illness.
South Boston, MA
Assets: $27m
Revenue: $26m
Employees: 340
MISSION:
PROVIDES SUBSTANCE ABUSE EDUCATION, COUNSELING, HOUSING AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS.
Milford, MA
Assets: $27m
Revenue: $23m
Employees: 398
MISSION:
TO SUPPORT THE EARLY DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES.
Dorchester, MA
Assets: $27m
Revenue: $23m
Employees: 210
MISSION:
TO ORGANIZE ALL WORKERS AND SECURE IMPROVED WAGES, HOURS, WORKING CONDITIONS AND OTHER ECONOMIC ADVANTAGES THROUGH NEGOTIATIONS AND COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.
Nantucket, MA
Assets: $27m
Revenue: $4m
Employees: 31
MISSION:
THE NANTUCKET ATHENEUM MAINTAINS CIRCULATING, CHILDREN'S, AND RESEARCH LIBRARIES AS WELL AS AN EXTENSIVE COLLECTION OF ARTWORK AND EXHIBITS ON DISPLAY TO THE PUBLIC.
Boston, MA
Assets: $27m
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.
Nantucket, MA
Assets: $27m
Revenue: $7m
Employees: 7
MISSION:
OUR MISSION IS TO STRENGTHEN NANTUCKET NOW AND FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS THROUGH INFORMED PHILANTHROPY AND COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP.
Brighton, MA
Assets: $27m
Revenue: $2m
Employees: 7
MISSION:
ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE FOUNDATION, INC ("AHF") WAS ORGANIZED UNDER THE LAWS OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS ON AUGUST 17, 1966 FOR THE PURPOSE OF PRESERVING BUILDINGS HAVING HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT OR NOTABLE BUILDING OR LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE, IN AN ECONOMICALLY VIABLE FASHION.
Fall River, MA
Assets: $27m
Revenue: $29m
Employees: 362
MISSION:
PROVIDES SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATIVE CARE FOR THE FRAIL AND THE ELDERLY.