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
Study of the Engage New England Initiative Cross-Site Learning Brief 3: Improving Instructional Systems
Dec 1, 2020
Publisher(s): SRI Education
Results of Energy Polling Survey fielded by Global Strategy Group
Sep 30, 2020
Publisher(s): Global Strategy Group
Transportation in a changing world: Fewer trips, different trips, alone
May 27, 2020
Publisher(s): MassINC
From Transactional to Transformative: The Case for Equity in Gateway City Transit-Oriented Development
May 1, 2020
Publisher(s): MassINC
Not on a Shelf: Reporting on the City of Boston's Progress on Go Boston 2030
Mar 1, 2020
Publisher(s): Livable Streets Alliance
The Waters Around Us: Public opinion research on Massachusetts residents' views on climate change
Jan 15, 2020
Publisher(s): MassINC
Voters in largest Northeast, Mid-Atlantic states are open to new policy to reduce transportation emissions
Dec 1, 2019
Publisher(s): MassINC
Teacher Leadership in Massachusetts: Roles, Opportunities and Gaps
Nov 1, 2019
Publisher(s): Education First
Field Notes: Equity & State Climate Policy
Sep 5, 2019
Publisher(s): Rutgers University Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy; Rutgers Climate Institute
Getting to BRT: An Implementation Guide for U.S. Cities
Sep 1, 2019
Publisher(s): Institute for Transportation and Development Policy
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