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Nonprofits in Massachusetts

There are 47,123 organizations in Massachusetts. Combined, these Massachusettsan nonprofits employ 956,323 people, earn more than $199 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $599 billion.
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Nonprofits by major Massachusetts cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Boston
 
31,595
 
$166,923,458,397
Worcester
 
4,629
 
$12,194,950,825
Springfield, MA
 
4,354
 
$9,928,334,329
Providence, RI
 
2,764
 
$4,259,060,925
Barnstable Town
 
2,045
 
$2,677,034,175
Pittsfield
 
1,267
 
$2,569,921,592
Portland, ME
 
1
 
$0
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Job trends for Massachusetts nonprofits

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
9,111
1-10
 
3,132
11-25
 
1,388
26-100
 
1,295
101 to 1,000
 
924
1,000+
 
136
Key takeaways for employment stats:

Sizes of nonprofits in Massachusetts

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
15,044
$250k to $1M
 
4,189
$1M to $5M
 
2,733
$5M to $25M
 
1,225
$25M to $100M
 
417
$100M+
 
200
Key takeaways for revenue stats:

Types of nonprofits in Massachusetts

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Educational institutions
 
6,281
 
$39,201,386,334
Foundations
 
5,524
 
$23,328,541,845
Religious organizations
 
5,007
 
$412,293,680
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits
 
4,367
 
$2,699,680,650
Recreation, sports, and social clubs
 
4,180
 
$1,468,383,237
Human service organizations
 
3,118
 
$11,829,971,709
Business and community development organizations
 
2,675
 
$2,099,612,344
Unions and employment organizations
 
1,521
 
$1,765,948,029
Mutual assistance organizations
 
1,479
 
$6,098,946,063
Health organizations
 
1,349
 
$85,233,028,993
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Directory of nonprofits in Massachusetts

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Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (MSPCA-Angell)

The MSPCA-Angell is a national and international leader in animal protection and veterinary medicine and provides direct hands-on care for thousands of animals each year.
Revenue
$144.8m
Assets
$252.2m
Employees
1,063
EIN
04-2103597
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Mount Holyoke College

Mount Holyoke College is a highly selective, nondenominational, residential, liberal arts college for women, enrolling approximately 2,000 students from across the United States and more than 70 countries.
Revenue
$283.9m
Assets
$1.4b
Employees
2,951
EIN
04-2103578
IRS type
501(c)(3)

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
$50.7m
Assets
$72.3m
Employees
124
EIN
13-3223946
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Consumer Law Center (NCLC)

The National Consumer Law Center works to defend the rights of low-income consumers and to advance economic justice.
Revenue
$21.6m
Assets
$49.4m
Employees
79
EIN
04-2488502
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The New England Automated Clearing House Association

The New England Automated Clearing House Association is a nonprofit Association that helps members originate and receive ach transactions, and provides products, services, education and marketing to increase The acceptance, use and quality of electronic t....
Revenue
$3.8m
Assets
$4.5m
Employees
15
EIN
04-2514013
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund

The Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund enhances donor generosity, distributing $11.8 billion in 2023 to support various charitable causes and organizations.
Revenue
$14.7b
Assets
$56.7b
Employees
0
EIN
11-0303001
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Museum of Science

We believe that everyone has a role to play in the world of science and technology - as learners, as future scientists or engineers, as citizens of our nation, as community leaders and members of the workforce, as consumers, and as stewards of our planet.
Revenue
$72.5m
Assets
$356.6m
Employees
488
EIN
04-2103916
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Center for Effective Philanthropy (CEP)

CEP's mission is to provide data and create insight so philanthropic funders can better define, assess, and improve their effectiveness - and, as a result, their intended impact.
Revenue
$13.7m
Assets
$22.2m
Employees
73
EIN
04-3523528
IRS type
501(c)(3)

May Institute

May Institute is committed to excellence in specialized services through training, research, and the highest level of professional expertise to meet the broad range of needs in individuals, families, schools, and communities.
Revenue
$149.7m
Assets
$105.0m
Employees
2,344
EIN
04-2197449
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Springfield College

To educate students in spirit, mind and body for leadership in service to others by building upon a foundation of Humanics and academic excellence. The college is a private, coeducational institution offering baccalaureate, masters and doctoral degrees.
Revenue
$158.2m
Assets
$291.8m
Employees
2,111
EIN
04-2104329
IRS type
501(c)(3)

WGBH Educational Foundation

The WGBH Educational Foundation creates inspiring media content, engages audiences through diverse programs, and supports equitable learning for children and youth.
Revenue
$220.6m
Assets
$921.6m
Employees
1,368
EIN
04-2104397
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)

Year Up

Year Up's mission is to close the Opportunity Divide by providing urban young adults with the skills, experience, and support that will empower them to reach their potential through professional careers and higher education.
Revenue
$151.9m
Assets
$179.2m
Employees
827
EIN
04-3534407
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Trustees of the Smith College

Trustees of the Smith College is custodian of the endowment and properties of the college. The board administers the invested fund, sets the annual budget and determines policies for operation and control of the college.
Revenue
$587.5m
Assets
$3.6b
Employees
4,306
EIN
04-1843040
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)

Unitarian Universalist Service Committee (UUSC)

The Unitarian Universalist Service Committee (UUSC) promotes human rights and social justice in the United States and around the world.
Revenue
$10.8m
Assets
$45.9m
Employees
50
EIN
04-6186012
IRS type
501(c)(3)

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
$42.5m
Assets
$35.5m
Employees
127
EIN
04-3584367
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Mass General Brigham Incorporated and Affiliates Group Return

Partners HealthCare is a not-for-profit health care system that is committed to patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community locally and globally.
Revenue
$23.5b
Assets
$28.3b
Employees
92.2k
EIN
90-0656139
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Baystate Health Foundation

To inspire a ''culture of philanthropy and encourage philanthropic relationships that will support the mission and vision of Baystate Health which is to improve the health of the people in our community every day, with quality and compassion.
Revenue
$13.7m
Assets
$180.8m
Employees
22
EIN
04-3549011
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Commonwealth Zoological Corporation (CZC)

Zoo New England's mission is to inspire people to protect and sustain the natural world for future generations by creating fun and engaging experiences that integrate wildlife and conservation programs, research, and education.
Revenue
$29.1m
Assets
$58.9m
Employees
400
EIN
04-3129124
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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