How many nonprofits are there in Massachusetts?

Massachusetts has 43,991 tax-exempt organizations registered with the IRS — the 15th-most of any state.

How much revenue do Massachusetts nonprofits generate?

Nonprofits in Massachusetts report about $190.3B in combined annual revenue on their latest IRS filings.

Which Massachusetts city has the most nonprofits?

Boston has the most registered nonprofits in Massachusetts, with 4,539 organizations.

Massachusetts nonprofit statistics

There are 43,991 tax-exempt organizations registered in Massachusetts — the 15th-most of any U.S. state, reporting about $190.3B in combined annual revenue. Figures come from the IRS Business Master File, refreshed monthly.

Registered organizations

43,991

Combined annual revenue

$190.3B

Rank among states

#15

Largest cities by nonprofit count

Causes in Massachusetts

Education5,105
Arts, Culture & Humanities3,793
Human Services3,063
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations3,032
Religion-Related2,963
Recreation & Sports2,958
Community Improvement & Capacity Building1,549
Health Care1,197

Frequently asked questions

How many nonprofits are there in Massachusetts?: Massachusetts has 43,991 tax-exempt organizations registered with the IRS — the 15th-most of any state.
How much revenue do Massachusetts nonprofits generate?: Nonprofits in Massachusetts report about $190.3B in combined annual revenue on their latest IRS filings.
Which Massachusetts city has the most nonprofits?: Boston has the most registered nonprofits in Massachusetts, with 4,539 organizations.

All Massachusetts nonprofits Largest in Massachusetts National statistics

Data: IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns via CharityIndex.