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. With assets of $1.8 billion, Barr is among the largest private foundations in New England and has contributed more than $911 million to charitable causes since 1999.
titles from this organization
A "good life" for every student: High schools embrace many pathways to success
Jan 1, 2024
Publisher(s): Center on Reinventing Public Education (CRPE); Center for Public Research & Leadership
Emerging Impacts: The Effects of MacKenzie Scott’s Large, Unrestricted Gifts : Results from Year Two of a Three-Year Study
Nov 28, 2023
Publisher(s): The Center for Effective Philanthropy (CEP)
Benchmarking Foundation Learning and Evaluation Practices 2023
Oct 5, 2023
Publisher(s): Center for Evaluation Innovation
Access to Clean Energy Jobs: Expanding Opportunities
Aug 31, 2023
Publisher(s): BW Research; Emerald Cities Collaborative; Browning the Green Space; nomada consulting; Ponder Analytics
Addressing Extreme Heat in Boston: Engaging the Business Community in Heat Resilience Solutions
May 11, 2023
Publisher(s): A Better City
Poll: More than three-quarters of Massachusetts residents support boosting funding for regional bus service
Apr 18, 2023
Publisher(s): The MassInc Polling Group
Great Migration to Global Immigration: A Profile of Black Boston
Apr 7, 2023
Publisher(s): The Boston Foundation; Boston Indicators; Embrace Boston
All Aboard: Financing a Fare-Free WRTA
Mar 10, 2023
Publisher(s): Worcester Regional Research Bureau
Baseline Findings from the Racial Equity Organizational Self-Assessments of Barr Foundation Climate Program Grantees
Sep 30, 2022
Publisher(s): Barr 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