Category: Barr News

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Barr Foundation Announces $13.3 Million in New Grants

Trevor Pollack

Trevor Pollack

Guest Author · Former Program Officer and Manager of Special Projects

New and longtime partnerships advance new strategic priorities and regional focus.

June 16, 2016 | Category: Barr News

Barr Foundation Names Roger Nozaki as Vice President

Nozaki assumes key leadership role as Barr embarks on new strategic directions.

May 25, 2016 | Category: Barr News

Meredith Hatfield to Join Barr Foundation Climate Team

With extensive experience in energy and environmental issues, and in shaping and implementing state-level policies, Hatfield to serve as program officer in the Foundation’s Clean Energy portfolio.

May 18, 2016 | Category: Climate

Barr Expands its Office Space

Ify Mora

Ify Mora

Guest Author · Former Director of Operations, Barr Foundation

New, expanded space designed for increased openness, collaboration and partnership

April 22, 2016 | Category: Barr News

Barr Foundation Announces $13.4 Million in New Grants

Trevor Pollack

Trevor Pollack

Guest Author · Former Program Officer and Manager of Special Projects

These represent Barr’s first grants awarded in 2016 aligned with new strategic priorities.

March 08, 2016 | Category: Barr News

Announcing $19.2 Million in New Grants and Increased Grantmaking for 2016

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Jim Canales

President & Trustee

Jim Canales reports on the Barr Foundation’s final grants awarded in 2015 and an increased grants budget for 2016.

December 17, 2015 | Category: Barr News

Announcing a New Addition to Barr’s Education Team

Leah Hamilton

Leah Hamilton

Former Director of Education

Jenny Curtin named senior program officer for Education.

December 14, 2015 | Category: Education

Announcing $6.5 Million in New Grants

Trevor Pollack

Trevor Pollack

Guest Author · Former Program Officer and Manager of Special Projects

At their September 2015 board meeting, Barr’s trustees approved 16 grants totaling $6.5 million.

September 23, 2015 | Category: Barr News

Announcing $10 Million in New Grants

Trevor Pollack

Trevor Pollack

Guest Author · Former Program Officer and Manager of Special Projects

At their June 2015 board meeting, Barr’s trustees approved 33 grants totaling $10 million.

June 25, 2015 | Category: Barr News

Announcing a New Program Officer for the Arts

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E. San San Wong

Director of Arts & Creativity

Please join Barr in welcoming Jaime Cortez to our arts team.

June 18, 2015 | Category: Arts & Creativity