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
Climate resilience for health care and communities: Strategies and case studies
Mar 4, 2022
Publisher(s): Health Care Without Harm
Rethinking Relevance, Rebuilding Engagement
Feb 2, 2022
Publisher(s): Slover Linett Audience Research; Yancey Consulting; LaPlaca Cohen
Culture & Community in a Time of Transformation: Focus on Massachusetts
Dec 15, 2021
Publisher(s): Slover Linett Audience Research
Tools for Equitable Mobility
Dec 15, 2021
Publisher(s): Center for Neighborhood Technology; Community Science
Quick and Creative Street Projects: Measuring Impact in Mass
Dec 10, 2021
Publisher(s): Kittelson & Associates; Toole Design Group; Stantec
Black Perspectives on Creativity, Trustworthiness, Welcome and Well-Being--Findings From a Qualitative Study
Dec 9, 2021
Publisher(s): Slover Linett Audience Research; Yancey Consulting; LaPlaca Cohen
Riding Toward Opportunities: Communities Need Better MBTA Service to Access Jobs
Dec 1, 2021
Publisher(s): Conservation Law Foundation
What Do Students Have to Say about Learning and School During COVID-19?
Jul 30, 2021
Publisher(s): Barr Foundation; YouthTruth Student Survey
Opportunities to Invest in Community Resilience for COVID and Climate
May 6, 2021
Publisher(s): Barr Foundation
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
Immigrant Engagement in Public Open Space: Strategies for the New Boston
Jan 1, 2005
Publisher(s): Barr Foundation