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Boston human service organizations

There are 2,381 human services organizations in the greater Boston metro area, including the cities of Boston, Cambridge, Framingham, Newton, and Waltham. Combined, these Boston metro human service organizations employ 76,966 people, earn more than $9 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $10 billion.
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Types of human service organizations in Boston

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Multiservice human service organizations and networks
 
690
 
$1,387,916,249
Specific population service centers
 
564
 
$4,702,798,805
Youth service organizations
 
281
 
$932,463,062
Senior centers
 
156
 
$1,061,209,168
Emergency assistance organizations
 
146
 
$369,820,146
Child daycare centers
 
134
 
$523,513,428
Family services organizations
 
130
 
$265,537,692
Immigrant and ethnic centers and service providers
 
124
 
$129,878,983
Personal counseling and social service organizations
 
124
 
$137,617,222
Residential care facilities and group homes
 
113
 
$1,406,283,490
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Job trends for Boston human service organizations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
257
1-10
 
149
11-25
 
123
26-100
 
164
101 to 1,000
 
143
1,000+
 
13
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Sizes of human service organizations in Boston

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
650
$250k to $1M
 
195
$1M to $5M
 
232
$5M to $25M
 
117
$25M to $100M
 
61
$100M+
 
15
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Directory of human service organizations in Boston

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1-20 of 2,381

Cradles To Crayons

Cradles to Crayons provides children from birth through age 12, living in homeless or low-income situations, with the essential items they need to thrive - at home, at school and at play.
Revenue
$48.9m
Assets
$33.1m
Employees
127
EIN
04-3584367
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Home for Little Wanderers

The Home for Little Wanderers is a nationally renowned, private, non-profit child and family service agency. With a history dating back to 1799, The Home is the oldest child welfare agency in the nation and one of the largest in New England.
Revenue
$88.9m
Assets
$121.7m
Employees
1,258
EIN
04-2104764
IRS type
501(c)(3)

North Hill

North Hill offers a wide range of senior living choices including redesigned independent living apartments, luxury residences in a brand new building, and an expanded, reimagined model of health care services for those who need it.
Revenue
$51.0m
Assets
$261.6m
Employees
529
EIN
04-2716090
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Justliving Communities Corporation

New england life plan Communities (nelpc) is a not-for-profit company dedicated to serving older adults.
Revenue
$31.9m
Assets
$439.7m
Employees
0
EIN
87-3705424
IRS type
501(c)(3)

RiverWoods Exeter

RiverWoods Continuing Care Retirement Community in Exeter, NH is a not-for-profit charitable corporation that owns and operates three vibrant lifecare communities in southern New Hampshire with easy access to all the charms of New England.
Revenue
$56.3m
Assets
$217.8m
Employees
671
EIN
02-0400703
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Wayside Youth & Family Support Network

Wayside Youth & Family Support Network provides a wide variety of mental health counseling and family support services to children, young adults and families in Massachusetts.
Revenue
$66.0m
Assets
$66.8m
Employees
706
EIN
04-2630450
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Hopewell

To find, train and support loving homes that will help children become resilient and overcome the trauma of serious abuse and neglect. Every child will be given a life, education, and a road to normal adulthood.
Revenue
$19.5m
Assets
$18.9m
Employees
164
EIN
04-2438910
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Riverwoods Durham

A charitable CCRC in Durham, NH providing housing, health, food, security, and ancillary services for the elderly. Run by Natalee D'antoni.
Revenue
$25.2m
Assets
$129.6m
Employees
296
EIN
82-0719418
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Carmel Terrace

The mission of the organization is to provide care and services to the community in conformance with the theology;philosophy;teachings and doctrines of the roman catholic church, respecting and building on the mission; philosophy and values of the carmeli....
Revenue
$5.8m
Assets
$20.2m
Employees
61
EIN
04-3210051
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Springhouse Senior Living Community

Springhouse is a non-profit retirement community offering sophisticated senior living through its three lifestyle choices of independent, assisted living and memory care communities.
Revenue
$15.0m
Assets
$35.3m
Employees
80
EIN
04-3152499
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Care Dimensions

Care Dimensions was founded in 1978 and have evolved from a small, all-volunteer agency and today we are the largest hospice in Massachusetts with a staff ofmore than 500 and 450 volunteers.
Revenue
$81.6m
Assets
$84.8m
Employees
750
EIN
22-2873792
IRS type
501(c)(3)

United South End Settlements (USES)

United South End Settlements offers their neighbors access to the skills they need to help live their best lives. United South End Settlements was the first settlement house in Boston and the fourth in the United States.
Revenue
$5.4m
Assets
$20.3m
Employees
148
EIN
04-2104280
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Toward Independent Living and Learning (TILL)

Toward Independent Living and Learning's mission is to create community based residential, vocational, and support services to help people with disabilities reach their full potential and attain an optimal quality of life.
Revenue
$75.3m
Assets
$125.3m
Employees
1,040
EIN
04-2672688
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Mystic Valley Elder Services (MVES)

Since 1975, Mystic Valley Elder Services has been partnering with older adults, adults living with disabilities, and caregivers in Everett, Malden, Medford, Melrose, North Reading, Reading, Stoneham, and Wakefield.
Revenue
$122.0m
Assets
$46.6m
Employees
404
EIN
04-2562646
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Lasell Village

Lasell Village, is home to an average of 225 residents in its independent living apartments. Lasell Village also provides supported living, short-term rehabilitation services and long-term skilled care, as well as in-home healthcare.
Revenue
$26.3m
Assets
$126.2m
Employees
249
EIN
22-3042122
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Bethany Community Services

Bethany Community Services provides services and housing to 400 elderly in Haverhill, MA, including meals, housekeeping, laundry, social activities.
Revenue
$12.0m
Assets
$51.7m
Employees
112
EIN
23-7013464
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Lifeworks Incorporated

Lifeworks provides education, jobs and homes for persons with developmental disabilities empowering them to lead meaningful lives within the community. Lifeworks is dedicated to creating positive and prosperous living and working environments.
Revenue
$37.9m
Assets
$45.6m
Employees
554
EIN
22-2512887
IRS type
501(c)(3)

International Institute of New England (IINE)

International Institute of New England is investing in the future of our cities and towns by preparing immigrants for the social, economic, and political richness of American life through active citizenship.
Revenue
$33.5m
Assets
$28.6m
Employees
305
EIN
04-2104325
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Rosie's Place

Rosie's Place empowers poor and homeless women through shelter, meals, advocacy, and supportive services, fostering dignity, opportunity, and community.
Revenue
$21.7m
Assets
$49.0m
Employees
137
EIN
04-2582187
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Horace Mann Educational Associates

HMEA empowers persons with developmental disabilities through employment, day habilitation, family support services, and assistive technology.
Revenue
$44.3m
Assets
$32.7m
Employees
698
EIN
04-2300014
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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