Our mission is to invest in human, natural, and creative potential, serving as thoughtful stewards and catalysts.
Matt Conti
"We aspire to be both stewards and catalysts."
Our Core Values
We are guided by core values defined by our founders. These values are fundamental to who we are and what we believe constitutes effective philanthropy.
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Strive for excellence
We aim for the highest standards of performance, integrity, and service in all dimensions of our work.
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Invest in leaders
We support effective, visionary, and collaborative leaders, as they motivate others, drive change, and produce results.
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Act with humility and modesty
We approach our activities with respect for our partners, an understanding that solutions reside with those we serve, and recognition of the privilege inherent in philanthropic work.
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Adopt a long-term perspective
We take the long view, considering the implications of today’s decisions for future generations.
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Embrace risk
We pursue ambitious goals, which requires a comfort with the risk of failure.
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Demonstrate curiosity
We actively solicit new perspectives to inform our work and are committed to collaboration and partnership.
How We Work
Learn more about our approach to grantmaking, our policies and financials, and our office space.
Learn more about How We WorkOur Trustees
Vanessa Calderón-Rosado
Chief Executive Officer, Inquilinos Boricuas en Acción
Vanessa's Bio
James E. Canales
President
Jim's Bio
Barbara W. Hostetter
Co-founder and Chair of the Board
Barbara’s Bio
Amos B. Hostetter, Jr.
Co-founder
Amos' Bio
Caroline Hostetter Walsh
Vice President, Catalant Technologies
Caroline's Bio
M. Lee Pelton
President, Emerson College
Lee's Bio
Susan F. Tierney
Senior Advisor, Analysis Group
Sue's Bio
Our Team
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Samantha Alper Program Associate, Education
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Kalila Barnett Program Officer, Climate Resilience
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Yvonne Belanger Director of Learning & Evaluation
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Jim Canales President & Trustee
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Mary Chalifour Communications Officer
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Shanna Cleveland Program Officer, Clean Energy
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Jenny Curtin Senior Program Officer, Education
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John Dello Russo Program Assistant, Sector Effectiveness
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Ali Gross Program Officer, Education
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Kimberly Haskins Senior Program Officer, Sector Effectiveness
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Jill Valdés Horwood Director Boston Waterfront Initiative
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Kerri Hurley Director of Grants Management
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Cecilia Hylton Communications Associate
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Lisa Jacobson Senior Program Officer, Mobility Barr Foundation
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Alexandra Juckno Program Assistant, Arts & Creativity
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SueEllen Kroll Program Officer, Arts & Creativity
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Stefan Lanfer Director of Communications
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Cindy Lung Program Associate, Education
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Roger Nozaki Vice President Barr Foundation
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Trevor Pollack Program Officer and Manager of Special Projects
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Mariella Puerto Co-Director of Climate
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Emily Sidla Program Associate, Climate
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Mary Skelton Roberts Co-Director of Climate
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E. San San Wong Director of Arts & Creativity
Racial and Ethnic Diversity of Barr Staff
Racial and Ethnic Diversity
29 Staff RespondentsWe value diversity and inclusion in our workplace. Learn more about who we are and our staff demographics by visiting our GuideStar profile.