From Family Philanthropy to a Legacy Foundation
Barr’s co-founder and chair discusses expanding the Foundation’s Board of Trustees.
Barr Awards $15.9 Million to 51 Organizations
Grants to develop innovative high school models, revitalize regional arts districts, and strengthen community engagement in clean energy.
The Value of Constructive Feedback
Why we seek and share candid input from grantees on what it’s like to work with us.
What We’re Learning from a Regional Approach
For years, Barr worked primarily in Boston. Since 2014, we have been evolving towards a regional approach. Some reflections on progress, challenges, and what we’ve been learning.
Barr Announces Director of Learning and Evaluation
Yvonne Belanger to lead Foundation’s efforts to evaluate and learn from its investments.
Barr Foundation Appoints Two New Trustees
Emerson College President Lee Pelton and energy expert Sue Tierney to join board of the $1.7 billion private foundation.
Barr Awards $14.2 Million in Second Quarter of 2017
Grants to advance new school models, leverage arts to activate a downtown, and deepen grassroots support for clean energy.
New Grants to Promote and Sustain a Healthy Democracy
Second set of grants in Barr’s 2017 Special Initiative focus on strengthening journalism and protecting freedom of the press.
New Initiative Seeks to Protect Civil Liberties, Informed Democracy
First grants of 2017 Special Initiative aim to bolster organizations’ capacity to respond to growing demand and to extend their reach.
