Hear from staff and partners about aspirations, accomplishments, and lessons learned along the way.

Barr Awards $34.4 Million in First Quarter of 2024

New grants will support a shared services program for nonprofits, build climate resilience in Boston’s Dudley neighborhood, and position the region’s largest planning agency as a leader in the arts.

March 14, 2024 | Category: Barr News

Navigating the Future: Barr’s Waterfront Initiative Sets Course for Next Phase

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Jill Valdés Horwood

Director, Boston Waterfront Initiative

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John Dello Russo

Program Associate, Special Initiatives

Barr's Waterfront Initiative launches refreshed strategy, delving deeper into equitable policy, regulatory reform and fostering collaboration.

March 12, 2024 | Category: Boston Waterfront

Five Questions with Manjula Karamcheti, Program Officer, Education

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Manjula Karamcheti

Program Officer, Education

Manjula Karamcheti shares what led her to Barr and how a commitment to advance equity and excellence go hand in hand in the work of transforming the high school experience.

March 07, 2024 | Category: Education

The Importance of Candid Feedback

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Roger Nozaki

Vice President for Strategy and Programs

Barr’s VP of Strategy and Programs on why we seek (and share) grantee feedback on what it’s like to work with us.

February 01, 2024 | Category: Learning and Evaluation

Barr Seeks Arts & Creativity Program Associate

Join a dedicated team advancing the arts and creative expression in Massachusetts.

January 29, 2024 | Category: Job Openings

The Next Phase of Barr’s Racial Wealth Equity Initiative

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Lisette Le

Director, Racial Wealth Equity Initiative

Future grantmaking to focus on supporting partners advancing racial wealth equity through transforming systems, policy, and narratives

January 17, 2024 | Category: Racial Wealth Equity

When Foundation Strategies Evolve

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Roger Nozaki

Vice President for Strategy and Programs

Barr’s VP for strategy and programs talks about Barr’s approach to shaping and evolving strategy, centered on Barr’s values.

January 16, 2024 | Category: Learning and Evaluation

A Time to Be Steadfast

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Jim Canales

President & Trustee

A 2024 New Year’s message from Jim Canales, Barr’s president

January 03, 2024 | Category: From the President

Five Questions with Barr's New VP of People and Talent

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Pam Jensen

Vice President, People and Talent

Pam Jensen shares what led her to Barr, how a commitment to racial equity impacts HR, and advice for job seekers in the social sector.

December 20, 2023 | Category: Barr News

Barr Awards $36.7 Million in Fourth Quarter Grants

New grants will help develop a community gathering space in Dorchester; cultivate youth leadership in the climate movement; and support efforts to expand diversity of Massachusetts’ educator workforce.

December 20, 2023 | Category: Barr News