Hear from staff and partners about aspirations, accomplishments, and lessons learned along the way.
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.
Charting a Path Back to Live Performance
Introducing the “Roadmap for Recovery and Resilience for Theater” from the American Repertory Theater and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
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.
A Time for Bold Action on Climate
Amos Hostetter, Barr’s Co-Founder and Trustee, reflects on more than a decade of climate philanthropy.
Creating a More Equitable High School Experience Requires Whole School Change
Supporting all students to succeed requires much more than a stand-alone racial equity training, program, or role.
Seven Questions with Barr's Senior Program Officer for Arts & Creativity
Giles Li, our Senior Program Officer for Arts & Creativity, discusses his priorities at Barr, the transition from grantee to grantmaker, and the challenges facing the arts sector throughout COVID-19.
Mariella Puerto Named Barr Foundation Climate Program Director
A Barr veteran and field leader, Mariella will oversee continued growth of the Foundation’s Clean Energy, Mobility, and Resilience focus areas.
Six Questions with Barr's New Vice President for Administration
Lynn Harwell discusses her path to Barr, priorities for the year, and what it's like to start a new job in a pandemic.
To Advance Racial Equity, Foundation Boards Need to Take an Active Role
Reflections from Barr's board chair and president amidst the Foundation's continuing equity journey.
We Should Not Be Surprised
In the aftermath of insurrection in Washington D.C., reflections from Barr’s president on what enabled yesterday’s violence and what it demands of each of us.