Barr Awards $12 Million in Second Quarter of 2020
New grants include support for reimagining public space post-pandemic; retrofitting Massachusetts’ triple-deckers for energy efficiency; and surveying K-12 parents on the educational challenges of COVID-19.
Barr Foundation Names Lynn Harwell as Vice President for Administration
Experienced leader to assume new role strengthening the Foundation’s operations and talent management.
Investing Resources and Offering Flexibility
How the Barr Foundation continues to respond to COVID-19.
A Message to Our Grantees on COVID-19
Barr’s plans and commitments in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Barr's Equity Journey
Reflections on our ongoing efforts to advance the mission imperative of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Building on Growth as We Enter a New Decade
Barr’s evolution continues with new colleagues, expanded giving.
Barr Awards $25 Million in Final Quarter of 2019
Including support for new research on extreme heat in Greater Boston, strategies to diversify and strengthen Massachusetts’ teacher pipeline, and the development of climate-resilient Boston waterfront parks.
Giles Li Appointed Senior Program Officer for Arts & Creativity
With decades of nonprofit experience and deep roots in community, Li will focus on helping the arts field adapt and thrive amidst change, and bringing the power of arts & creativity to other sectors.
Barr Foundation Awards $26.8 Million in Third Quarter of 2019
New grants include support to accelerate arts strategies and investments in Gateway Cities, build coalitions to advance climate equity work, and expand services to support parents through their child’s educational journey.
We Must Persevere
In the face of today’s political rhetoric, the work we do as foundations and nonprofits is more important than ever.
