Top Boston, MA Social Impact Companies (38)
Biotechnology is rewriting life as we know it, from the medicines we take, to the crops we grow, and the household goods that we rely on every day. But moving at the new speed of science requires better technology. Benchling’s mission is to unlock the power of biotechnology. The world’s most innovative biotech companies use Benchling’s R&D Cloud to power the development of breakthrough products. Help us bring modern software to modern science. We’re on Team Science We believe in the promise of science and the teamwork required to fulfill that promise. Whether your background is in science, engineering, business, or another field, you’re on Team Science if you believe in the power of science to solve the world’s most pressing problems.
ActBlue is a nonprofit tech organization working to help Democratic campaigns, progressive organizations, and nonprofits build campaigns fueled by small-dollar donors. Our tools make it possible for anyone to build a grassroots campaign or movement and give donors an easy and secure way to support their favorite candidates and causes.
Founded in 2002, Leader Bank is a Massachusetts-based entrepreneurial financial institution that approaches banking differently. The core tenets of Leader Bank include client services, exemplary products, and innovation to meet the needs of its clients. Leader Bank’s best-in-class staff has been at the forefront of supporting the bank’s rapid growth and client-oriented solutions, as the bank has continued to expand its commercial and retail products and solutions over the last two decades. Leader Bank is a committed corporate citizen and prides itself on partnering with and supporting philanthropic organizations.
Ellevation is a mission-driven company dedicated to helping English Learners (ELs) achieve their highest aspirations. We are an indispensable partner to school district administrators, teachers and students across the United States, who use our products to manage complex program requirements, build the capacity of teachers to serve multilingual learners, and empower students with the academic language necessary for success in school. Ellevation is the only EL program management solution that goes beyond compliance and impacts instruction in every classroom. We currently serve more than 1,200 partner districts and support 2 million students in nearly every state.
Mentor Collective has delivered 1400+ unique mentorship programs, established 180+ institutional partnerships, and formed 320,000+ mentoring relationships through expert-led research, services, and technology. As an impact-first investment of the Lumina Foundation, Mentor Collective partners with forward-thinking institutions that are committed to equity, inclusion, and relationship-centered education. We partner with 200+ colleges and employers to provide all students with a relevant, trained peer, professional, or alumni mentor. Our partner institutions have seen an average reduction in melt rates of -13.79% and an average effect on retention of +5.67%, with a total of more than 320,000+ mentorships created since our inception in 2015. Mentor Collective is a mission-driven company that has also been recognized on the Inc. 5000 list from 2020 - 2024 with a 183% 3-Year Growth as well as winning the Inc. Regionals in 2022 - 2024. We are a BuiltIn Best Place to Work (BPTW) and in 2024 alone, Mentor Collective won: #5 Best Startup to Work for in Boston #13 Best Remote Startup to Work for in the Nation #33 Best Startup to Work for in the Nation #45 Best Remote Company to Work for in Boston (of any size) AND, #71 Best Remote Company to Work for in the Nation (of any size)
At 3Play Media, we’re transforming the way organizations approach video accessibility and localization—making it faster, easier, and more reliable to reach every viewer. From captions and subtitles to audio descriptions and dubs, our platform streamlines workflows that once took days into just a few clicks. We support thousands of customers across media & entertainment, education, enterprise, and sports—helping them expand their reach and meet accessibility standards with speed and accuracy. But we’re more than a tech company—we’re a mission-driven team that believes access to content is a right, not a privilege. Headquartered on Boston’s waterfront, our team of passionate problem-solvers, engineers, linguists, and accessibility advocates is driving the future of inclusive and global video. At 3Play, you’ll find a culture that values curiosity, collaboration, and continuous learning. Whether you’re passionate about accessibility, excited by media tech, or simply love working with smart, motivated people, you’ll have the opportunity to make an impact here.
We are one of the largest workforce development agencies in New England, changing people’s lives and strengthening our communities. We are located located in Boston financial district. Out mission is to empower individuals from diverse communities to find employment and build careers, while partnering with employers to hire,develop,and retain them.
Our controlled environment facilities help us farm smarter, so we can sustainably grow more healthy, delicious foods on a large scale, year-round.
The age of solar has arrived. With prices falling by 80% in less than a decade, solar power is now within reach of every American household. Here’s the problem: 90 million American households are currently locked out of the solar marketplace. Maybe it’s because they rent their homes. Or other solar companies are not willing to sell to them. Or simply because their roof is in the shade or is not well-suited to a solar array. Our mission is to unlock the possibility of solar power for these households. With the help of transformative policies taking root in the United States, we are now in a position to do so. It's called "community solar." What it means is that a household can buy solar power without having an array installed on its roof. Here's what we noticed: in communities all across the country, there are extraordinary organizations -- from the church down the street to the college campus across town -- that are embracing clean energy and want to bring it to their constituents. There are also households that want to go solar but do not have an easy way to do so. Finally, there are solar companies eager to find more customers. Our goal as Solstice is to use community solar to help these groups meet one another. When we do, everybody wins: those who cannot currently access solar are brought into the market, more solar is deployed, and everyone saves on their electricity bills.
Carrot Fertility is the leading global fertility, family-building, and lifelong hormonal healthcare platform providing care for everyone, everywhere. Trusted by more than a thousand multinational employers, health plans, and health systems, Carrot's comprehensive clinical program delivers industry-leading cost savings for employers and award-winning experiences for millions of people worldwide. From maternity through menopause and pre-pregnancy through parenting, Carrot is dedicated to expanding access and improving outcomes. Carrot empowers members with compassionate, personalized, and inclusive support.
The OffGridBox is an all-in-one, self-contained utility system with renewable energy and clean water that enables independent living in any environment, whether by choice or as a result of natural disasters.
Our mission at Sense is to reduce global carbon emissions by making homes smart and efficient. We’re serious about having a real impact on climate change by empowering people to easily take care of their homes and to actively participate in a cleaner, more resilient future.
Cognitive Genetics is an early stage Boston-based education technology startup working to disrupt the current fragmented approach to providing the necessary opportunities and resources to children who struggle with reading. Our goal is to give every child lifelong success by empowering caregivers with the right tools to improve early learning and reading for their children. Cognitive Genetics propels children through crucial developmental milestones and their educational journeys. Powered by scientific discovery and academic research, we offer genetic-based educational trait screening, targeted assessments, and effective technology-enabled methods so that every child reaches full potential.
Peace First is a global incubator for youth led social change. We believe every young person - no matter where they come from - should be able to access the resources to make social change, so our programs are free and open to all young people between the ages of 13 and 25. By providing guidance for projects, mini-grants and regular support to young people who otherwise might not be able to access them, we expand the circle of youth changing the world. We trust young people as experts facing issues in their communities. We believe in their power to create impactful solutions and we provide global access to training, mentors and funding to turn their ideas into action. More than 27,000 young people from 164 countries have joined our digital platform. And through our global call to action, we have helped to create more than 13,000 youth-led social innovations impacting 100,000’s of people globally. We believe in youth leadership. 65% of our team is made up of young people who are exemplary social change leaders under the age of 26. These leaders, our Fellows-in-Residence, are accountable for program delivery in every region of the world - MENA, Sub-Saharan Africa, UK/Europe, Asia/Oceania, Latin America, US and Canada. But that’s not it - half of our Board is comprised of young people under the age of 30. Join the movement! #TogetherWeCreate
AceUp empowers professionals at all levels to maximize their potential through transformational coaching enabled by technology, powered by science, and backed by data. We combine the power of one-on-one leadership coaching, group coaching, and behavioral technology to ensure transformative growth on core leadership and management competencies, and maximize employee engagement, performance, and retention at all levels of an organization. With the top executive coaches in the world, scalable technology, and a transparent service model to support your goals, AceUp delivers everything your team needs to thrive and measure real impact.
Framework® Homeownership is a social enterprise startup built on a simple idea: homeownership should be accessible to everyone. The Framework mission is to democratize the homeownership process, particularly for first-time, first-generation homebuyers and homeowners with low-moderate incomes and people who identify as Black, Indigenous and people of color. We believe homeownership is for everyone and that it is a reliable way to build long-term wealth and financial security for generations to come. Framework recognizes the systemic inequities in the housing system and uses equitable research practices to design inclusive technology products and services that increase access and help people make informed and confident decisions at every step of their homeownership journey.
Our mission is to protect life by making the bullet obsolete and developing technologies to make the world a safer place. Axon is a software & hardware team of product experts, security pros, engineering wizards, sales & marketing pros, and technology buffs - all committed to helping make the world a safer place.
Dimagi is an award-winning social enterprise and a certified B-corp and Benefit Corporation. We build software solutions and provide technology consulting services to help organizations maximize the impact of their frontline workforces. Our open-source technology platform, CommCare, is the world’s most widely-used and researched mobile data collection platform for frontline workers. Our choice to be a certified B-Corp and Benefit Corporation sends a clear signal to our partners, our team members, and our communities that we not only believe but also take action in using business as a force for good. Together they combine our passion and commitment to tackle complex health and social inequities and work towards a brighter future for all.
Jobcase is a social media platform dedicated to empowering and advocating for the world’s workers. We develop technology to help people lead better, more meaningful work-lives – providing access to jobs, tools to take action, and a community for support. Jobcase is an affiliate of MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Lab, and collaborates with employers, nonprofits and government agencies to both improve, and diversify access to opportunity and participation in the workforce.
GiveCard gives debit cards to the homeless. We are innovating the way we donate by going cashless. Our online portal can be used to send donations directly to specific homeless people. These donations can only be spent on certain goods, and the donor can track where and how the money is spent.
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