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.
titles from this organization
Funding the News: Foundations and Nonprofit Media
Jun 14, 2018
Publisher(s): Shorenstein Center on Media, Politics and Public Policy at the Harvard Kennedy School; Northeastern University's School of Journalism
State of the Healthcare Workforce in Massachusetts: Challenges, Opportunities, and Federal Funding
Jan 5, 2017
Publisher(s): Jobs for the Future
The Boston Opportunity Agenda: Sixth Annual Report Card
Jan 1, 2017
Publisher(s): The Boston Opportunity Agenda
Climate Change and Sea Level Rise Projections for Boston
Jun 1, 2016
Publisher(s): Boston Green Ribbon Commission; Greenovate Boston; City of Boston; UMASS Boston
Dancing to the Top: How Collective Action Revitalized Arts Education in Boston
May 5, 2016
Publisher(s): EdVestors; Boston Public Schools
The Boston Opportunity Agenda: Fifth Annual Report Card
Jan 1, 2016
Publisher(s): The Boston Opportunity Agenda
Leadership New England: Essential Shifts for a Thriving Nonprofit Sector
Jun 29, 2015
Publisher(s): Third Sector New England
Public Sector Climate Leadership In Boston
Jun 1, 2015
Publisher(s): Boston Green Ribbon Commission; Meister Consultants Group
