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Nonprofits in Massachusetts

What the IRS records say about tax-exempt organizations in Massachusetts.

Tax-exempt organizations
44,061
Of which 501(c)(3)
37,412
File the 990-N (receipts ≤ $50,000)
19,925
File Form 990 or 990-EZ
14,729
Filed a 990-N (latest e-Postcard on record)
25,453
Exemption automatically revoked (all years)
24,337

By city

By category

Category (NTEE)Organizations
Education4,622
Arts, culture and humanities3,475
Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations2,857
Human services2,679
Recreation and sports2,597
Community improvement and capacity building1,371
Religion-related1,138
Health care1,098
Environment963
Youth development851
Housing and shelter772
Animal-related657
Public and societal benefit649
International, foreign affairs and national security635
Mental health and crisis intervention494
Food, agriculture and nutrition394
Voluntary health associations and medical disciplines373
Employment350
Medical research282
Mutual and membership benefit282
Civil rights, social action and advocacy280
Science and technology246
Public safety, disaster preparedness and relief240
Crime and legal-related238
Unknown192
Social science69