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Est.

1878

Latest Fiscal Year

Not available

Organization Type

Grantseeker

AI Summary

The Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children is a private nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening families and preventing child abuse through essential services and effective public advocacy. With an operating budget of $15.9 million, MSPCC serves approximately 14,000 children and families annually across its offices in Boston, Holyoke, Lawrence, Lowell, and Worcester. The organization receives significant support from major funders, including Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund and Donor Advised Charitable Giving Inc, but does not rely on any single funder for 50% or more of its revenue.

Mission Statement

MSPCC IS A PRIVATE, NONPROFIT 501(C)(3) COMMITTED TO STRENGTHENING FAMILIES AND PREVENTING CHILD ABUSE THROUGH ESSENTIAL SERVICES AND EFFECTIVE PUBLIC ADVOCACY. FOR OVER 139 YEARS, MSPCC HAS BEEN A LEADER IN HELPING CHILDREN TO HEAL AND THRIVE THROUGH CUTTING-EDGE PARENTING SUPPORT/EDUCATION, CHILD ABUSE AND INTERVENTION PROGRAMS AND CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES DESIGNED TO RESPOND TO THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF INFANTS, CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES. OUR OFFICES ARE LOCATED IN BOSTON, HOLYOKE, LAWRENCE, LOWELL, AND WORCESTER.LAST YEAR, MSPCC PROVIDED SERVICES TO 14,000 CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. SOME HAVE BEEN REFERRED BY PUBLIC OR COMMUNITY AGENCIES, OTHERS BY FAMILY OR FRIENDS, OR IN MANY CASES THEY HAVE FOUND US ON THEIR OWN.
Revenues
$17.4M
Expenses
$15.9M
Net Income:
+$1.5M
Assets
$49.3M
Liabilities
$3.7M
Net Assets:
+$45.6M
Operating Budget
$15.9M
Operating Budget by Year

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Total No. of Grants
23
Median grant size
$20K
Largest grant received
$296.7K
J
Jennifer Miller
Board Member
A
Ann Duffy
Board Member
S
Steve Robinson
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MASSACHUSETTS SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO CHILDREN’s budget?
In 2025, MASSACHUSETTS SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO CHILDREN reported an annual operating budget of around $15.9 million. More detailed financial information is available to registered users.
What causes does MASSACHUSETTS SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO CHILDREN support?
MASSACHUSETTS SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO CHILDREN supports work in Child abuse, Health care access, Health care quality, Mental health care, Patient-centered care, Patient social services, Patients' rights, E-health, Health care clinics, School-based health care, Urgent care, Family services, Human services information, Human services management, Homeless shelters, Housing services, Supportive housing, Temporary accommodations, Developmental disability services, Homeless services, Independent living for people with disabilities, Youth mentoring, and Early childhood education.
Where does MASSACHUSETTS SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO CHILDREN operate?
MASSACHUSETTS SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO CHILDREN is headquartered in LEXINGTON, MA.
Who funded MASSACHUSETTS SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO CHILDREN recently?
In 2025, MASSACHUSETTS SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO CHILDREN received grants from THE CHARLES F AND BEATRICE D ADAMS CHARITABLE TRUST C/O CHOATE INVESTMENT, Boston Foundation, Inc, and THE CHARLES F AND BEATRICE D ADAMS CHARITABLE TRUST C/O CHOATE INVESTMENT. More information on this organization’s funders is available to registered users.
What is the largest grant MASSACHUSETTS SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO CHILDREN received in 2024?
The largest grant to MASSACHUSETTS SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO CHILDREN in 2024 exceeds $297 thousand.
What is MASSACHUSETTS SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO CHILDREN’s reliance on government grants?
MASSACHUSETTS SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO CHILDREN relied on government grants for more than 55% of their total revenue in 2025.