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Investing in a Strong Nonprofit Sector.

Roger Nozaki , 07.12.2018

Refined guiding principles and new name for Barr’s grantmaking aimed at strengthening New England’s nonprofit sector.

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Blog Post:

Barr Awards $15.6 Million in Second Quarter of 2018 .

, 06.27.2018

Grants include support for the continued deployment of offshore wind power in the Northeast; deepening the business community’s engagement with public transportation investments; and advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the nonprofit sector.

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Barr Announces $1-Million Response to “Zero-Tolerance” Policies & Family Separations.

James E. Canales , 07.09.2018

Support combines $500,000 in grants from the Foundation with $500,000 in personal gifts from Barr’s founding trustees.

Blog Post:

“Typical” Isn’t Good Enough.

James E. Canales & Roger Nozaki
, 06.12.2018

We asked our grantees what it’s like to work with Barr. Here’s what we learned from the 2017 Grantee Perception Report and what we’re doing about it.

Blog Post:

New Study Identifies Massive Risk to Coastal Property from Sea Level Rise.

Dr. Kristina Dahl , 07.11.2018

Five key takeaways from analysis predicting heavy losses for those with stake in waterfront real estate across the United States.

Investing in human, natural, and creative potential.

Barr Announces $1-Million Response to “Zero-Tolerance” Policies & Family Separations.

Elevating the arts, advancing solutions for climate change, and expanding educational opportunity.

New Study Identifies Massive Risk to Coastal Property from Sea Level Rise.

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Investing in a Strong Nonprofit Sector.

Investing in a Strong Nonprofit Sector.

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President’s Corner

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Barr Awards $15.6 Million in Second Quarter of 2018 .

Barr Announces $1-Million Response to “Zero-Tolerance” Policies & Family Separations.

“Typical” Isn’t Good Enough.

New Study Identifies Massive Risk to Coastal Property from Sea Level Rise.

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