Category: Barr News

Matt Conti

New Grants to Promote and Sustain a Healthy Democracy

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Jim Canales

President & Trustee

Second set of grants in Barr’s 2017 Special Initiative focus on strengthening journalism and protecting freedom of the press.

April 04, 2017 | Category: Special Initiatives

New Initiative Seeks to Protect Civil Liberties, Informed Democracy

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Jim Canales

President & Trustee

First grants of 2017 Special Initiative aim to bolster organizations’ capacity to respond to growing demand and to extend their reach.

March 28, 2017 | Category: Special Initiatives

Barr Foundation Announces $20.6 Million in New Grants

Trevor Pollack

Trevor Pollack

Guest Author · Former Program Officer and Manager of Special Projects

First grants of 2017 mark major investments in key partnerships.

March 13, 2017 | Category: Barr News

In Changing Times, Philanthropy Must Adapt

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Jim Canales

President & Trustee

Amidst rapid change, uncertainty, and urgent calls for action, how should a foundation balance a commitment to strategy with a capacity to adapt?

February 16, 2017 | Category: Barr News

Learning and Evaluation for Greater Impact

Roger Nozaki

Roger Nozaki

Vice President for Strategy and Programs

Roger Nozaki, Barr’s vice president, shares the goals, principles, and next steps for learning and evaluation at the Foundation—including a search for a new director.

January 24, 2017 | Category: Barr News

Counting Down to the New Year with Our Top Blogs from 2016

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Mary Chalifour

Associate Director of Communications

Five new colleagues, four artist ethnographers, three program strategies, two campaign lessons, and a call for innovative partners

December 30, 2016 | Category: Barr News

A Milestone Year

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Jim Canales

President & Trustee

Jim Canales shares highlights from the first year under Barr’s new strategies and announces increased grantmaking for 2017.

December 14, 2016 | Category: Barr News

Barr Foundation Announces $28.5 Million in New Grants

Trevor Pollack

Trevor Pollack

Guest Author · Former Program Officer and Manager of Special Projects

Final grants of the year bring 2016 total to an all-time high of $73.5 million.

December 08, 2016 | Category: Barr News

Barr Foundation Announces $16.6 Million in New Grants

Trevor Pollack

Trevor Pollack

Guest Author · Former Program Officer and Manager of Special Projects

With these third-quarter grants, Barr has awarded $45 million to date in 2016, anticipating $70 million in approvals by year-end.

September 26, 2016 | Category: Barr News

Ten Questions with Barr’s New Vice President

Roger Nozaki

Roger Nozaki

Vice President for Strategy and Programs

Get to know Roger Nozaki as he reflects on his first weeks at the Foundation and goals for the year ahead.

August 09, 2016 | Category: Barr News