The Barr Foundation’s mission is to invest in human, natural, and creative potential, serving as thoughtful stewards and catalysts. Based in Boston, Barr focuses regionally, and selectively engages nationally, working in partnership with nonprofits, foundations, the public sector, and civic and business leaders to elevate the arts and creative expression, to advance solutions for climate change, and to connect all students to success in high school and beyond. Founded in 1997, Barr now has assets of $1.7 billion, and has contributed more than $838 million to charitable causes since being founded.
titles from this organization
Field Notes: Equity & State Climate Policy
Sep 5, 2019
Publisher(s): Rutgers University Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy; Rutgers Climate Institute
A View from the Canopy: Building collective knowledge on school innovation
Sep 1, 2019
Publisher(s): Clayton Christensen Institute for Disruptive Innovation
Killer Heat in the United States: Climate Choices and the Future of Dangerously
Jul 1, 2019
Publisher(s): Union of Concerned Scientists
On the Road to Sustainable School Change: Stories from the Ground
Jul 1, 2019
Publisher(s): Barr Foundation; The Learning Agenda
Strengthening School Leadership in Massachusetts
Jun 10, 2019
Publisher(s): Barr Foundation; Attuned Education Partners
Strengthening School Leadership in Massachusetts Executive Summary
Jun 10, 2019
Publisher(s): Barr Foundation; Attuned Education Partners
Talent Justice Report: Investing in Equity in the Nonprofit Workforce
May 29, 2019
Publisher(s): Fund the People ; Center for Urban and Racial Equity
Programs Supporting Art in the Public Realm: A National Field Scan
Apr 1, 2019
Publisher(s): Animating Democracy
Engaging Boards and Trustees in Strategic Learning: A Toolkit
Jan 17, 2019
Publisher(s): FSG; Grantmakers for Effective Organizations (GEO)
Pathways to Climate Resilience: Strategies for the Greater Boston Area
Aug 28, 2019
Publisher(s): Barr Foundation; Consensus Building Institute
On the Road to Sustainable School Change: Stories from the Ground
Jul 1, 2019
Publisher(s): Barr Foundation; The Learning Agenda
Strengthening School Leadership in Massachusetts
Jun 10, 2019
Publisher(s): Barr Foundation; Attuned Education Partners
Strengthening School Leadership in Massachusetts Executive Summary
Jun 10, 2019
Publisher(s): Barr Foundation; Attuned Education Partners
