Hear from staff and partners about aspirations, accomplishments, and lessons learned along the way.
Barr Foundation Awards $13.7 Million in Second Quarter of 2023
New grants will elevate community voice to advance excellence and equity in New England public high schools; support efforts to address extreme heat in Greater Boston; and make Massachusetts public spaces more inclusive through artist-led projects.
Tracy Palandjian Appointed Barr Foundation Trustee
CEO and Co-Founder of Social Finance will join as trustee September 1, expanding Barr’s board to nine members.
Change from the Inside Out
What does prioritizing racial equity in an arts organization look like? A new series shares stories and reflections from Barr partners.
Current Openings
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Arts Engage People in Bettering the Places They Love
Leaders from two Massachusetts community foundations on how arts and creativity enrich civic life.
Moving from Vision to Practice with School Transformation
An update on the nine communities in a Portrait of a Graduate cohort as they make their plans a reality.
High Hopes for State's New Charitable Deduction
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A conversation with Massachusetts nonprofit leaders on the vital importance of giving by individuals and the opportunity this new law opens for the nonprofit sector.
Jamilah Bradshaw Shares Perspective as a New Arts & Creativity Program Officer
Jamilah Bradshaw joined the Barr Foundation in July 2022, bringing experience as a social justice leader to the Foundation. In this conversation, she shares the perspectives she brings to this new role.
How Ready is Greater Boston for Climate Change?
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Barr’s recent climate resilience survey reveals climate progress and greater climate awareness in Greater Boston, with room for advancement.