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Massachusetts disease-focused nonprofits

There are 718 medical disease and disorder focused nonprofits in Massachusetts. Combined, these Massachusettsan disease-focused nonprofits employ 15,128 people, earn more than $5 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $10 billion.
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Types of disease-focused nonprofits in Massachusetts

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Organizations focused on specific diseases
 
154
 
$320,754,452
Cancer nonprofits
 
153
 
$3,831,201,338
Organ disease nonprofits
 
85
 
$383,939,012
Medical specialty organizations
 
82
 
$461,259,319
Disease and disorder focused professional societies
 
60
 
$20,436,195
Genetic disorder and birth defect organizations
 
49
 
$85,844,704
Arthritis, muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, and epilepsy organizations
 
45
 
$64,202,412
Autism awareness organizations
 
45
 
$176,507,071
Organizations supporting multiple disease or disorder focused nonprofits
 
41
 
$7,475,552
Heart and circulatory disease organizations
 
17
 
$11,430,248
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Disease-focused nonprofits by major Massachusetts cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Boston
 
558
 
$4,969,483,506
Worcester
 
53
 
$161,247,571
Providence, RI
 
35
 
$9,850,406
Springfield, MA
 
30
 
$8,219,782
Barnstable Town
 
19
 
$13,565,864
Pittsfield
 
18
 
$18,485,688
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Job trends for Massachusetts disease-focused nonprofits

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
159
1-10
 
73
11-25
 
32
26-100
 
21
101 to 1,000
 
12
1,000+
 
2
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Sizes of disease-focused nonprofits in Massachusetts

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
282
$250k to $1M
 
92
$1M to $5M
 
72
$5M to $25M
 
21
$25M to $100M
 
12
$100M+
 
5
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Directory of disease-focused nonprofits in Massachusetts

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National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD)

National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD), organization, is a patient advocacy organization dedicated to individuals with rare diseases and the organizations that serve them.
Revenue
$34.6m
Assets
$66.9m
Employees
116
EIN
13-3223946
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is committed to providing expert, compassionate care to children and adults with cancer, while advancing the understanding, treatment, cure, and prevention of cancer and related diseases.
Revenue
$3.5b
Assets
$5.3b
Employees
9,211
EIN
04-2263040
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Brain Tumor Society (NBTS)

National Brain Tumor Society is fiercely committed to finding better treatments, and ultimately a cure, for people living with a brain tumor today and anyone who will be diagnosed tomorrow. This means effecting change in the system at all levels.
Revenue
$13.2m
Assets
$17.0m
Employees
52
EIN
04-3068130
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Pan-Massachusetts Challenge

Pan-Massachusetts Challenge powers an annual bike-a-thon, uniting thousands to fund Dana-Farber cancer research and treatment with 100% rider-raised dollars.
Revenue
$81.8m
Assets
$4.0m
Employees
23
EIN
04-2746912
IRS type
501(c)(3)

New England Center for Children (NECC)

The New England Center for Children is a private, nonprofit autism research and education center dedicated to their mission: to transform the lives of children with autism worldwide through education, research, and technology.
Revenue
$134.9m
Assets
$94.1m
Employees
1,235
EIN
04-2708762
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Epilepsy Foundation New England

Epilepsy Foundation New England enhances lives through education, advocacy, and support services, connecting individuals impacted by epilepsy across the region.
Revenue
$7.5m
Assets
$15.4m
Employees
124
EIN
22-2505819
IRS type
501(c)(3)

International OCD Foundation

Educates about OCD, supports research, increases awareness, provides info and resources, advocates for OCD community. Based in Boston, MA.
Revenue
$5.5m
Assets
$7.5m
Employees
26
EIN
22-2894564
IRS type
501(c)(3)

CHMC Otolaryngologic Foundation

The foundation provides otolaryngology services primarily to patients at Boston Children's Hospital and at satellite locations.
Revenue
$44.8m
Assets
$68.5m
Employees
20
EIN
04-2751258
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Boston Home

The Boston Home serves adults with advanced Multiple Sclerosis and other progressive neurological diseases.
Revenue
$27.5m
Assets
$79.9m
Employees
282
EIN
04-2103905
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Crossroads Continuum

Crossroads Continuum empowers people with autism through compassionate, individualized ABA-based services, supporting skill development, independence, and families across home, center, school, and community.
Revenue
$17.8m
Assets
$17.4m
Employees
213
EIN
06-1660628
IRS type
501(c)(3)

CHMC Surgical Foundation

The CHMC Surgical Foundation provides pediatric surgical services while promoting research and education in surgery, receiving income from Boston Children's Hospital.
Revenue
$49.5m
Assets
$106.7m
Employees
30
EIN
04-2767602
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Boston Pediatric Neurosurgical Foundation / Childrens Hospital

The Foundation provide neurosurgical services primarily to patients at Boston Children's Hospital and at satellite locations. The Foundation receives income from Boston Children's Hospital for providing administration, supervision, and teaching services.
Revenue
$20.6m
Assets
$25.7m
Employees
10
EIN
04-2986097
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Massachusetts Medical Society

The Society is a leader in continuing medical education for health care professionals throughout Massachusetts, conducting a variety of medical education programs for physicians and health care professionals.
Revenue
$148.7m
Assets
$309.8m
Employees
462
EIN
04-2050773
IRS type
501(c)(6)

CH Neurology Foundation

To provide neurology services primarily to patients at Boston Children's Hospital and at satellite locations. The foundation carries on and promotes basic and applied medical research and education in the field of neurology.
Revenue
$50.4m
Assets
$35.6m
Employees
82
EIN
22-2678594
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Mab Community Services

Mab Community Services empowers individuals with disabilities through supportive programs that promote independence, community involvement, and essential life skills.
Revenue
$57.3m
Assets
$55.1m
Employees
896
EIN
04-2109859
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Boston Childrens Heart Foundation (BCHF)

Boston Children's Heart Foundation (BCHF) is a non profit organization organized for the purposes of conducting medical research and providing medical services to patients at Boston Children's Hospital.
Revenue
$83.8m
Assets
$123.4m
Employees
102
EIN
04-2790699
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Children's Orthopaedic Surgery Foundation

The Children's Orthopaedic Surgery Foundation strives to provide care for patients with a wide range of developmental, congenital, neuromuscular, and post traumatic problems of the musculoskeletal system.
Revenue
$89.6m
Assets
$149.1m
Employees
50
EIN
04-2943146
IRS type
501(c)(3)

International Myeloma Society

International Myeloma Society unites scientists, promotes research and education, and hosts the biennial International Myeloma Workshop to advance understanding of multiple myeloma.
Revenue
$11.8m
Assets
$10.8m
Employees
1
EIN
26-4220253
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Aspire Developmental Services

Aspire Developmental Services is a genetic disorder or birth defect organization in Lynn, MA whose mission is: To provide Services to people with disabilities. To provide aid to persons with cerebral palsy.
Revenue
$12.4m
Assets
$8.6m
Employees
143
EIN
04-2204289
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Jett Foundation

The Jett Foundation empowers Duchenne-impacted families through transformative programs, education, and support, offering community events, Camp Promise, and financial assistance.
Revenue
$7.4m
Assets
$10.4m
Employees
14
EIN
04-3563445
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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