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
Engaging Boards and Trustees in Strategic Learning: A Toolkit
Jan 17, 2019
Publisher(s): FSG; Grantmakers for Effective Organizations (GEO)
Study of the Engage New England initiative, cross-site learning brief 1: Learnings from the cohort 1 planning process.
Oct 29, 2018
Publisher(s): SRI Education
Governance for a Changing Climate: Adapting Boston's Built Environment for Increased Flooding
Sep 1, 2018
Publisher(s): Sustainable Solutions Lab University of Massachusetts, Boston
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
The Transportation Dividend: Transit Investments and the Massachusetts Economy
Jan 29, 2018
Publisher(s): AECOM; A Better City
An Analysis of Community Choice Energy for Boston
Sep 29, 2017
Publisher(s): Applied Economics Clinic
Innovation Through Aggregation: A Case Study of Partnerships to Purchase Renewable Energy
Apr 1, 2017
Publisher(s): A Better City
Metro Boston Perfect Fit Parking Initiative
Feb 28, 2017
Publisher(s): Metropolitan Area Planning Council
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
