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Boston human service organizations

There are 2,385 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 63,664 people, earn more than $9 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $8 billion.
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Types of human service organizations in Boston

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Multiservice human service organizations and networks
 
664
 
$1,903,571,123
Specific population service centers
 
622
 
$5,066,506,697
Youth service organizations
 
296
 
$911,984,083
Senior centers
 
172
 
$1,013,812,682
Emergency assistance organizations
 
150
 
$69,853,620
Family services organizations
 
147
 
$263,102,283
Immigrant and ethnic centers and service providers
 
135
 
$77,508,371
Child daycare centers
 
120
 
$531,811,867
Developmentally disabled centers
 
111
 
$3,438,408,765
Personal counseling and social service organizations
 
104
 
$8,928,706
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Job trends for Boston human service organizations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
264
1-10
 
152
11-25
 
117
26-100
 
159
101 to 1,000
 
127
1,000+
 
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Sizes of human service organizations in Boston

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
638
$250k to $1M
 
203
$1M to $5M
 
223
$5M to $25M
 
113
$25M to $100M
 
53
$100M+
 
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Directory of human service organizations in Boston

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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
$106.0m
Assets
$127.7m
Employees
1,308
EIN
04-2104764
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Greater Lawrence Community Action Council (GLCAC)

Greater Lawrence Community Action Council (GLCAC) is a social services nonprofit assisting 29,000 people annually with needs ranging from fuel assistance to early education.
Revenue
$47.1m
Assets
$28.5m
Employees
363
EIN
04-2397449
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
$84.6m
Assets
$134.8m
Employees
1,125
EIN
04-2672688
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Hopewell

We enrich the lives and expand the opportunities of children, adults, and families in need of love, support, and safe places to grow and thrive. To provide foster care, residential, educational, counseling & adoption services.
Revenue
$23.0m
Assets
$20.2m
Employees
130
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)

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)

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)

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
$57.2m
Assets
$269.7m
Employees
557
EIN
04-2716090
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)

The Price Center

The Price Center has served persons with developmental disabilities since 1977. The overall goal of The Price Center is to provide specialized supports and opportunities for people with developmental disabilities.
Revenue
$34.3m
Assets
$37.9m
Employees
183
EIN
04-2625859
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Kennedy-Donovan Center (KDC)

Kennedy-Donovan Center is a 501 (c) 3 human service organization dedicated to supporting individuals with developmental disabilities and delays and their families in southern New England.
Revenue
$39.3m
Assets
$29.2m
Employees
460
EIN
04-2519028
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
$8.8m
Assets
$24.9m
Employees
143
EIN
04-2104280
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Pine Street Inn

Pine Street Inn partners with homeless individuals to help them move from the streets and shelter to a home and assists formerly homeless individuals in retaining housing.
Revenue
$118.3m
Assets
$233.0m
Employees
951
EIN
04-2516093
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
$69.6m
Assets
$76.1m
Employees
726
EIN
04-2630450
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)

Bridgewell

Inspired by the values of caring and respect, together we guide individuals with disabilities and other challenges to achieve and enjoy their highest quality of life and personal growth.
Revenue
$102.6m
Assets
$68.9m
Employees
1,341
EIN
04-2296940
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Growthways

To provide community integrated programs for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We are dedicated to providing quality services where individuals are supported and empowered to be valued, contributing members of their community.
Revenue
$12.5m
Assets
$24.3m
Employees
155
EIN
04-2742635
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Guild for Human Services

The Guild for Human Services is a non-profit human service agency dedicated to providing high quality human services to individuals with special needs.
Revenue
$55.3m
Assets
$58.8m
Employees
772
EIN
04-2104849
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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