Boston: Community & Culture
Boston's civic fabric includes 5 libraries, 120 congregations, and 81 cultural organizations.
- 0.2 congregations per 1,000 residents (vs Massachusetts 0.4/1K).
- 1.2 cultural orgs per 10K residents (vs Massachusetts 1.4/10K).
Libraries & Learning
| Nearest Library · Name | Boston Public Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 700 Boylston Street |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (617) 536-5400 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 02116 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 3672 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 5 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Faith & Tradition
Houses of worship counted via OpenStreetMap + IRS 990 nonprofit registry. Reflects active congregations, not historical churches.
Organizations (15)
AMERICAN LEGION
VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPARTMENT OF MASSACHUSETTS
MASONIC EDUCATION AND CHARITY TRUST
DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS
BOSTON CHINATOWN LIONS CLUB
AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY
VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPARTMENT OF MASSACHUSETTS
AMERICAN LEGION
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
ROTARY 7930 ROTAPLAST
DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS DEPARTMENT OF MASSACHUSETTS SERVIC
JOHN F GLASS JR VFW POST 2188
VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPARTMENT OF MASSACHUSETTS
MARINE CORPS LEAGUE
LEXINGTON EAGLES FOOTBALL CLUB INC
| Churches · Total count | 120 |
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Sources: IRS Exempt Organizations · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Arts & Culture
Cultural organizations: museums, performing-arts venues, and arts nonprofits.
Listings (20)
Charles River Reservation Parkways
Middlesex Canal Historic and Archeological District
Abbotsford
Adams-Nervine Asylum
African Meetinghouse
All Saints' Church
Allston Congregational Church
Almont Apartments
Ames Building
Appleton, Nathan, Residence
Arlington Street Church
Armory of the First Corps of Cadets
Arnold Arboretum
Ascension-Caproni Historic District
Austin, Francis B., House
Ayer, Frederick, Mansion
Back Bay Historic District
Baker Congregational Church
Baker, Sarah J., School
Beach-Knapp District
| Arts Organizations · Total count | 27 |
|---|---|
| Cultural Orgs · Total count | 81 |
Sources: IRS BMF keyword · IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Civic Organizations
Fraternal orders, service clubs, and civic-engagement organizations (Rotary, Lions, Elks, etc.).
Organizations (10)
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF MASSACHUSETTS BAY INC
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF BOSTON INC
JUNIOR LEAGUE OF BOSTON INCORPORATED
MORGAN MEMORIAL GOODWILL INDUSTRIES INC
UNITED WAY OF MASSACHUSETTS BAY INC
THE GREATER BOSTON FOOD BANK INC
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY INTERNATIONAL INC
YMCA SHARED SERVICES INC
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF AMERICA
GOODWILL HEADQUARTERS INC
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | GREATER BOSTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
|---|---|
| Community Organizations · Total | 4,520 |
| Community Resource Links · Food Assistance | https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/retailer-locator?location=Boston+MA |
| Community Resource Links · Legal Aid | https://www.lsc.gov/about-lsc/what-legal-aid/get-legal-help?zip=02115 |
| Community Resource Links · Senior Services | https://eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Index.aspx?zip=02115 |
| Community Resource Links · Job Centers | https://www.careeronestop.org/LocalHelp/AmericanJobCenters/find-american-jo… |
| Community Resource Links · Substance Abuse | https://findtreatment.gov/?zip=02115 |
| Community Resource Links · Housing Assistance | https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/housing/sfh/hcc?searchZip=02115 |
Sources: IRS EO BMF · IRS EO BMF — full extraction by NTEE category · Federal agency locator URLs · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Dining & Nightlife
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 975 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 776 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 118 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 313 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Attractions
Notable nearby attractions and visitor destinations from federal/state tourism data.
Nearby (15)
Dillaway-Thomas House
Shirley-Eustis House
MassArt Art Museum
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
Warren Anatomical Museum
National Center of Afro-American Artists (NCAAA) Museum
New England Historic Genealogical Society
First Corps of Cadets Museum
James Blake House
Gibson House
Gabel Museum of Archaeology
William Hickling Prescott House
Franklin Park Zoo
Phillips School
Nichols House Museum
Attractions (10)
Dillaway-Thomas House
Shirley-Eustis House
MassArt Art Museum
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
National Center of Afro-American Artists (NCAAA) Museum
James Blake House
Franklin Park Zoo
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum
Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate
Commonwealth Museum
Other
Organizations (29)
FINCA VIGIA FOUNDATION INC
COUNCIL OF STATE ARCHIVISTS
NATIONAL SOCIETY OF COLONIAL DAMES OF AMERICA
REVOLUTIONARY SPACES INC
MASSACHUSETTS HISTORICAL SOCIETY
BEACON HILL CIRCLE FOR CHARITY INC
LIGHT BOSTON INC
FRIENDS OF FENWAY STUDIOS INC
THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR SCOTLAND FOUNDATION USA INC
MAPPING BOSTON FOUNDATION INC
ESPLANADE ASSOCIATION INC
MASSACHUSETTES FALLEN FIRE FIGHTERS MEMORIAL FUND INC
FRIENDS OF HARVARD SQUARE INC
BOSTON MAIN STREETS FOUNDATION
DORIC DOCENTS INC
SEVEN AND EIGHT PARK STREET FOUNDATION INC
WALK TO THE SEA INC
BURRAGE HOUSE HISTORICAL FOUNDATION INC
EDWARD M KENNEDY INSTITUTE FOR THE UNITED STATES SENATE INC
NORTH END HISTORICAL SOCIETY
MASSACHUSETTS FALLEN HEROES INC
PARTNERSHIP OF THE HISTORIC BOSTONS INC
BOYLSTON PLACE FOUNDATION INC
SEARS HOUSE ASSOCIATION INC
ALGONQUIN CLUB FOUNDATION LTD
COVENANT BOSTON PERSERVATION PROJECT INC
HIGGINSON 1908 FOUNDATION INC
152 COMMONWEALTH FOUNDATION INC
ARCHIVE IRAQ
Clubs (12)
BADMINTON & TENNIS CLUB
BOSTON MADISON SQUARE GARDEN CLUB
COLUMBIA YACHT CLUB
TENNIS AND RACQUET CLUB
UNION BOAT CLUB
BOSTON HARBOR YACHT CLUB INC
JFK FEDERAL FITNESS CENTER INC
BEACON HILL GARDEN CLUB
MCCORMACK FITNESS CENTER INC MFC
HEALTH & FITNESS ASSOCIATION
GARDEN CLUB OF THE BACK BAY INC
GARDEN CLUB FEDERATION OF MASSACHUSETTS INC
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| Community Engagement · Orgs Per 1000 Residents | 6.80 |
|---|---|
| Community Engagement · Churches Per 1000 Residents | 20.0% |
| Community Engagement · Engagement Level | engaged |
| Community Engagement · Total Orgs | 4,520 |
| Homelessness · State homelessness rate per 10K | 41.76 |
| Homelessness · Estimated homeless population | 2,783 |
| Homelessness · Year | 2024 |
| Environmental Orgs · Total count | 109 |
| Homeless Services · Total count | 5 |
| Legal Aid · Total count | 10 |
| Mentoring Orgs · Total count | 8 |
| Recovery Orgs · Total count | 8 |
| Senior Services · Total count | 72 |
| Senior Services · Total In Area | 72 |
| Youth Sports · Total count | 164 |
| Youth Sports · Total In Area | 164 |
Sources: HUD AHAR 2024 PIT Counts — state rate applied · IRS BMF NTEE C/D · IRS BMF keyword search · IRS BMF keyword · IRS BMF NTEE code match, city=Boston