Barr Awards $30.9 Million in Third Quarter of 2021
Grants include support for artist-led movements for spatial justice, a community-driven air justice campaign, and a partnership with civil rights and education organizations working together to address educational disparities.
The Human Factor
Jim Canales reflects on recent staffing additions and changes in support of Barr’s mission of service
Developing Principles for Racial Equity in Grantmaking
Barr's Vice President shares new principles to guide the Foundation's racial equity grantmaking and program strategies.
Mark Edwards Joins Barr Board of Trustees
Expansion of Foundation’s board continues with addition of veteran nonprofit leader.
Barr Awards $20.7 Million in Second Quarter of 2021
Grants include support for a national investment fund for alternate economic systems in the arts, a convening series for affordable housing advocates, and sector-wide efforts to transform evaluation paradigms in philanthropy into tools for greater equity.
Barr Awards $13.9 Million in First Quarter of 2021
Grants include support for expanded performance venue space, racial equity trainings for climate organizations, and support for public schools to create student-centered learning experiences.
In Solidarity Against Anti-Asian Racism
Denouncing rising anti-Asian hate crimes and the recent murders in Atlanta.
Barr Commits Over $2 Million for Vaccine Equity Efforts
The Foundation joins local funders in supporting equitable access to the vaccine.
Time to Reimagine What Can Be, Not Rebuild What Was
On a sobering anniversary, Barr’s president reflects on lessons from a challenging year and new opportunities as we look to the future.
In Conversation: Ford Foundation President Darren Walker
Full recording of a recent discussion between Darren Walker and Jim Canales on the role of philanthropy in creating a just future and much more.