Grants Database

A breakdown of Barr's charitable support in 2025

In 2025, Barr awarded over $130 million in grants and direct charitable support to our partners.

The large majority of Barr’s giving focuses on three program areas: Arts + Creativity, Climate, and Education. This is complemented by grantmaking to strengthen New England’s social sector, and by targeted, time-limited Special Initiatives.

Since 1997, Barr has contributed more than $1.89 billion to charitable causes. The database below displays all of Barr’s active grants from the past five years, starting with the most recent. It is updated monthly.

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Year

Program

Strategy

Focus Area

Catalyze New Models

Springpoint

To provide core support for Springpoint

Award Date: 09/16/2026
Amount: $1,500,000
Term: 12 months
Program:
Education Click to see more of the Education program
Strategy:
Catalyze New Models Click to see more of the Catalyze New Models strategy
Fiscal Sponsor: National Center for Civic Innovation, Inc.

Lynn Public Schools

For continued support of City Arts and Sciences Academy

Award Date: 08/31/2026
Amount: $250,000
Term: 12 months
Program:
Education Click to see more of the Education program
Strategy:
Catalyze New Models Click to see more of the Catalyze New Models strategy

Boston International Newcomers Academy

To support continued transformation efforts

Award Date: 08/31/2026
Amount: $450,000
Term: 36 months
Program:
Education Click to see more of the Education program
Strategy:
Catalyze New Models Click to see more of the Catalyze New Models strategy
Fiscal Sponsor: The Boston Educational Development Foundation, Inc.

Waltham Public Schools

To support the continued design and iteration of Valor High School

Award Date: 08/31/2026
Amount: $300,000
Term: 24 months
Program:
Education Click to see more of the Education program
Strategy:
Catalyze New Models Click to see more of the Catalyze New Models strategy

Duet, Inc.

To support the Duet Advantage Fellowship

Award Date: 08/31/2026
Amount: $600,000
Term: 24 months
Program:
Education Click to see more of the Education program
Strategy:
Catalyze New Models Click to see more of the Catalyze New Models strategy

Peabody School District

To support the continued redesign and iteration of Peabody High School

Award Date: 08/31/2026
Amount: $300,000
Term: 24 months
Program:
Education Click to see more of the Education program
Strategy:
Catalyze New Models Click to see more of the Catalyze New Models strategy

New Hampshire Learning Initiative, Inc.

For general operating support

Award Date: 08/31/2026
Amount: $200,000
Term: 24 months
Program:
Education Click to see more of the Education program
Strategy:
Catalyze New Models Click to see more of the Catalyze New Models strategy

The Greene School

To support continued transformation efforts

Award Date: 08/05/2026
Amount: $350,000
Term: 36 months
Program:
Education Click to see more of the Education program
Strategy:
Catalyze New Models Click to see more of the Catalyze New Models strategy

Veritas Preparatory Charter School

To support Veritas Prep Charter School’s strategic planning

Award Date: 08/05/2026
Amount: $125,000
Term: 12 months
Program:
Education Click to see more of the Education program
Strategy:
Catalyze New Models Click to see more of the Catalyze New Models strategy

Central Falls School District

To strengthen student experience and outcomes

Award Date: 08/05/2026
Amount: $610,000
Term: 24 months
Program:
Education Click to see more of the Education program
Strategy:
Catalyze New Models Click to see more of the Catalyze New Models strategy

City of Springfield

To support continued iteration of Discovery Polytech Early College High School

Award Date: 08/05/2026
Amount: $400,000
Term: 24 months
Program:
Education Click to see more of the Education program
Strategy:
Catalyze New Models Click to see more of the Catalyze New Models strategy

Chelsea Public Schools

To continue transforming Chelsea High School

Award Date: 06/30/2026
Amount: $440,000
Term: 24 months
Program:
Education Click to see more of the Education program
Strategy:
Catalyze New Models Click to see more of the Catalyze New Models strategy