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Barr Foundation is a private trust based in BOSTON, MA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1988. It holds total assets of $1.9B. Annual income is reported at $276.5M. TO INTRODUCE SCHOOL SYSTEMS TO RESEARCH, SUPPORTS, TOOLS, AND RESOURCES THAT WILL DRIVE COVID-19 RECOVERY AND RENEWAL AND TO PROVIDE DEEP, CUSTOM COVID RECOVERY SYSTEM SUPPORTS TO HELP BARR PARTNER DISTRICTS LEVERAGE ESSER FUNDS FOR LONG-TERM TRANSFORMATION. According to available records, Barr Foundation has made 2,201 grants totaling $296.5M, with a median grant of $70K. Annual giving has grown from $87.7M in 2020 to $108.5M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $5.5M, with an average award of $135K. The foundation has supported 2,120 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Massachusetts, New York, California, which account for 76% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 32 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
TO CONTINUE MANAGING LEARNING COMMUNITIES FOR CATALYZE NEW MODELS GRANTEES.
Expenses: $1.1M
TO SUPPORT SCHOOL QUALITY OBSERVATION VISITS AT 31 "CATALYZE NEW MODELS" PARTNER HIGH SCHOOLS.
Expenses: $1M
TO CONTINUE TO PROVIDE CUSTOM COVID RECOVERY SYSTEM SUPPORTS TO HELP BARR PARTNER DISTRICTS LEVERAGE ESSER FUNDS FOR LONG-TERM TRANSFORMATION.
Expenses: $999K
TO SUPPORT PHASE II YEAR ONE OF THE BARR FOUNDATION'S "ENGAGE NEW ENGLAND INITIATIVE" EVALUATION.
Expenses: $972K
TO INTRODUCE SCHOOL SYSTEMS TO RESEARCH, SUPPORTS, TOOLS, AND RESOURCES THAT WILL DRIVE COVID-19 RECOVERY AND RENEWAL AND TO PROVIDE DEEP, CUSTOM COVID RECOVERY SYSTEM SUPPORTS TO HELP BARR PARTNER DISTRICTS LEVERAGE ESSER FUNDS FOR LONG-TERM TRANSFORMATION. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 2,201 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MA, NY, CA.
Barr Foundation has distributed a total of $296.5M across 2,201 grants. The median grant size is $70K, with an average of $135K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $5.5M.
Barr Foundation provides grant application information on their website. Visit their grants page for current funding opportunities and application guidelines.
Barr Foundation is headquartered in BOSTON, MA. While based in MA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 32 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Canales - See Statement 16 | PRESIDENT AND TRUSTEE | $681K | $47K | $728K |
| Caroline H Walsh | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Sue Tierney | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr M Lee Pelton | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Barbara W Hostetter | CHAIR AND TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Total Giving
$178.4M
Total Assets
$1.9B
Fair Market Value
$2.6B
Net Worth
$1.9B
Grants Paid
$106.9M
Contributions
$20.9M
Net Investment Income
$106.9M
Distribution Amount
$126.3M
Total: $120.9M
Total Grants
2,201
Total Giving
$296.5M
Average Grant
$135K
Median Grant
$70K
Unique Recipients
2,120
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| (245) United States Energy FoundationCLIMATE: TO ACCELERATE THE TRANSITION TO CLEAN ENERGY IN THE NORTHEAST | San Francisco, CA | $3.3M | 2022 |
| (42) Massachusetts Development Finance AgencyARTS & CREATIVITY: TO SUPPORT ART-BASED STRATEGIES AND INVESTMENTS IN TRANSFORMATIVE DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE (TDI) DISTRICTS | Boston, MA | $1.8M | 2022 |
| (328) National Center For Civic Innovation IncEDUCATION: TO CONTINUE TO LEAD THE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR THE SCHOOLS IN THE ENGAGE NEW ENGLAND COHORT | New York, NY | $1.5M | 2022 |
| (373) Tntp IncEDUCATION: TO SUPPORT THE IMPLEMENTATION PLANNING PHASE FOR GRANTEES IN THE DRIVING TOWARDS DIVERSITY COHORT | New York, NY | $1.5M | 2022 |
Other foundations that have funded Barr Foundation.
| Funder | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Levi Ray & Shoup Foundation | $1K | 2023 | TO ASSIST IN THE PURCHASE OF COMPUTERS FOR THE MINI O'BEIRNE CRISIS NURSERY AND K-9 EQUIPMENT FOR THE SANGAMON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE. |
| Barr Foundation Inc. | $5.2M | 2022 | TRANSFER TO ENDOW THE CHARLES AND ELIZABETH BARR FOUNDATION, INC. |
| Barr Foundation Inc. | $5.2M | 2022 | TRANSFER TO ENDOW THE CHARLES AND ELIZABETH BARR FOUNDATION, INC. |
| Levi Ray & Shoup Foundation | $10K | 2022 | TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO LOCAL NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN THE SPRINGFIELD, IL AREA. |
RICHMOND, VA
GWYNEDD VLY, PA
YORK, ME
FT LAUDERDALE, FL
| Mark Edwards |
| TRUSTEE |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| Vanessa Calderon-Rosado | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| (58) New Venture FundARTS & CREATIVITY: TO SUPPORT CULTURE AND CREATIVITY POWERING COMMUNITY CHANGE, AN INITIATIVE OF A FUNDER COLLABORATIVE OF BARR, KRESGE, AND WILLIAM PENN FOUNDATIONS |
| Washington, DC |
| $1.5M |
| 2022 |
| (179) Institute For Transportation And Development PolicyCLIMATE: TO SUPPORT IMPLEMENTATION OF BUS RAPID TRANSIT IN GREATER BOSTON | New York, NY | $1.3M | 2022 |
| (56) New England Foundation For The Arts IncARTS & CREATIVITY: TO SUPPORT THE NEW ENGLAND FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS TO RECENTER ITS PUBLIC ART PROGRAM AROUND CONCEPTS OF SPATIAL JUSTICE | Boston, MA | $1.2M | 2022 |
| (329) National Center For Civic Innovation IncEDUCATION: TO SUPPORT SPRINGPOINT IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ONE COHORT OF A TEACHER TO LEADER FELLOWSHIP | New York, NY | $1.1M | 2022 |
| (40) Jacob'S Pillow Dance Festival IncARTS & CREATIVITY: TO SUPPORT CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW DANCE THEATER | Becket, MA | $1M | 2022 |
| (192) Metropolitan Area Planning CouncilCLIMATE: TO SUPPORT MOBILITY, CLEAN ENERGY, AND CLIMATE RESILIENCY PLANNING | Boston, MA | $1M | 2022 |
| (57) New Venture FundARTS & CREATIVITY: TO SUPPORT CULTURE AND CREATIVITY POWERING COMMUNITY CHANGE, AN INITIATIVE OF A FUNDER COLLABORATIVE OF BARR, KRESGE, AND WILLIAM PENN FOUNDATIONS | Washington, DC | $1M | 2022 |
| (51) National Arts Strategies IncARTS & CREATIVITY: TO SUPPORT THE CREATIVE COMMUNITY FELLOWS: NEW ENGLAND AND DESIGN OF A NEW LEADERSHIP PROGRAM | Alexandria, VA | $1M | 2022 |
| (145) Conservation Law Foundation IncCLIMATE: TO PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Boston, MA | $900K | 2022 |
| (49) Metropolitan Area Planning CouncilARTS & CREATIVITY: TO DEEPEN THE WORK OF ITS ARTS & CULTURE DEPARTMENT AND TO STRATEGICALLY RAISE THE PRIORITY AND INTEGRATION OF ARTS AND THE DEPARTMENT INTERNALLY ACROSS SECTORS | Boston, MA | $850K | 2022 |
| (143) Conservation Law Foundation IncCLIMATE: TO PROVIDE PROGRAM SUPPORT FOR THE TRANSPORTATION FOR MASSACHUSETTS COALITION | Boston, MA | $800K | 2022 |
| (725) Ebcdc IncSPECIAL INITIATIVES: TO SUPPORT EBCDC'S PARTICIPATION IN PROJECTS THAT ACT AS A SOURCE OF STABLE HOUSING IN EAST BOSTON | Boston, MA | $800K | 2022 |
| (708) Boston Harbor Now IncSPECIAL INITIATIVES: TO PROVIDE CORE SUPPORT FOR THE COALITION FOR A RESILIENT AND INCLUSIVE WATERFRONT | Boston, MA | $785K | 2022 |
| (770) Trustees Of ReservationsSPECIAL INITIATIVES: TO SUPPORT THE TRUSTEES OF RESERVATIONS' ONE WATERFRONT INITIATIVE TO DEVELOP SIGNATURE, EQUITABLE, AND CLIMATE-RESILIENT PARKS ON THE BOSTON WATERFRONT | Boston, MA | $750K | 2022 |
| (748) Mystic River Watershed Association IncSPECIAL INITIATIVES: TO SUPPORT THE FINAL PHASE OF THE LITTLE MYSTIC ANNEX PARCEL HARBORWALK AND CHARLESTOWN SPROUTS COMMUNITY GARDEN PROJECT | Arlington, MA | $750K | 2022 |
| (706) Boston Globe Media Partners LlcSPECIAL INITIATIVES: TO SUPPORT THE BOSTON GLOBE'S RACIAL WEALTH EQUITY COVERAGE | Boston, MA | $750K | 2022 |
| (332) National Center For Civic Innovation IncEDUCATION: TO BUILD ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY TO SCALE SCHOOL OBSERVATION VISITS AND TO PROVIDE CAPACITY-BUILDING SUPPORT FOR BARR GRANTEE SCHOOL LEADERS | New York, NY | $720K | 2022 |
| (695) Black Economic Council Of Massachusetts IncSPECIAL INITIATIVES: TO PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Boston, MA | $700K | 2022 |
| (723) Conservation Law Foundation IncSPECIAL INITIATIVES: TO SUPPORT ADVOCACY AND COMMUNICATIONS EFFORTS TO ACHIEVE AN ACCESSIBLE, EQUITABLE, AND CLIMATE-RESILIENT BOSTON WATERFRONT | Boston, MA | $675K | 2022 |
| (333) National Center For Civic Innovation IncEDUCATION: TO SUPPORT THE PLANNING AND PILOTING OF TRANSFORMATIVE LEARNING EXPERIENCES TO PREPARE TO SCALE | New York, NY | $640K | 2022 |
| (197) Mystic River Watershed Association IncCLIMATE: TO JOINTLY MANAGE AN EXTREME HEAT TASK FORCE TO IMPLEMENT COVID-SAFE COOLING STRATEGIES IN THE MOST COVID IMPACTED COMMUNITIES OF GREATER BOSTON | Arlington, MA | $625K | 2022 |
| (375) Transcend IncEDUCATION: TO CONDUCT AND COORDINATE CONTINUED RESEARCH ON THE IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON NEW ENGLAND PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS | Hastingsonhudson, NY | $610K | 2022 |
| (289) Faithacts For Education IncEDUCATION: TO PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Fairfield, CT | $600K | 2022 |
| (108) Alternatives For Community And Environment IncCLIMATE: TO PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Roxbury, MA | $600K | 2022 |
| (707) Boston Harbor Now IncSPECIAL INITIATIVES: TO PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Boston, MA | $580K | 2022 |
| (236) Third Sector New England IncCLIMATE: TO SUPPORT CORE OPERATIONS AND IMPLEMENTATION OF STRATEGIC GROWTH PLAN FOR DESIGN STUDIO FOR SOCIAL INTERVENTION | Boston, MA | $550K | 2022 |
| (693) Benjamin Franklin Institute Of TechnologySPECIAL INITIATIVES: TO PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Boston, MA | $522K | 2022 |
| (137) Community InitiativesCLIMATE: TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY-BASED LEADERS IN NEW ENGLAND TO ADVANCE EQUITY-CENTERED CLIMATE SOLUTIONS | Oakland, CA | $510K | 2022 |
| (44) Massachusetts Museum Of Contemporary Art Foundation IncARTS & CREATIVITY: TO PROVIDE CORE SUPPORT FOR THE ASSETS FOR ARTISTS PROGRAM | North Adams, MA | $500K | 2022 |
| (341) North American Council For Online Learning LtdEDUCATION: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Arlington, VA | $500K | 2022 |
| (649) Institute For Nonprofit Practice IncSECTOR EFFECTIVENESS: TO PROVIDE CORE OPERATING SUPPORT DURING MULTI-YEAR GROWTH | Boston, MA | $500K | 2022 |
| (103) Abundant Housing MassachusettsCLIMATE: TO SUPPORT MBTA COMMUNITIES ORGANIZING, ADVOCACY, AND COMMUNICATIONS | Jamaica Plain, MA | $500K | 2022 |
| (710) Boston Impact Initiative FundSPECIAL INITIATIVES: TO PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Jamaica Plain, MA | $500K | 2022 |
| (71) Prx IncARTS & CREATIVITY: TO PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Cambridge, MA | $500K | 2022 |
| (270) Boston Schools Fund IncEDUCATION: TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS | Boston, MA | $500K | 2022 |
| (96) World Music Inc Dba Global Arts LiveARTS & CREATIVITY: TO SUPPORT 585 ARTS, A NEW CULTURAL FACILITY | Cambridge, MA | $500K | 2022 |
| (230) The Lawrence And Lillian Solomon Foundation IncCLIMATE: TO SUPPORT A RE-GRANTING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR GREENWAYS IN GREATER BOSTON | Wellesley, MA | $500K | 2022 |
| (227) Smart Growth AmericaCLIMATE: TO INFORM FEDERAL TRANSPORTATION POLICY AND EDUCATE AND ENGAGE MASSACHUSETTS STAKEHOLDERS | Washington, DC | $500K | 2022 |
| (738) Lowell Community Loan Fund IncSPECIAL INITIATIVES: TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMING | Boston, MA | $500K | 2022 |
| (746) Mystic River Watershed Association IncSPECIAL INITIATIVES: TO SUPPORT CLIMATE RESILIENCE, GREENWAYS, AND WATERFRONT ACTIVITIES | Arlington, MA | $450K | 2022 |
| (704) Boston Foundation IncSPECIAL INITIATIVES: TO SUPPORT CAPACITY BUILDING FOR ITS BOSTON INDICATORS PROGRAM AND THE LAUNCH OF THE RACIAL WEALTH GAP AND ECONOMIC SECURITY RESEARCH INITIATIVE | Boston, MA | $450K | 2022 |
| (193) Metropolitan Area Planning CouncilCLIMATE: TO SUPPORT A CLIMATE RESILIENCE MINI-GRANT PROGRAM | Boston, MA | $450K | 2022 |
| (177) Innovation Network For CommunitiesCLIMATE: TO SUPPORT CORE OPERATIONS OF THE GREEN RIBBON COMMISSION AND ITS WORKING GROUPS | Tamworth, NH | $450K | 2022 |
| (188) Massachusetts Housing Partnership Fund BoardCLIMATE: TO SUPPORT IMPLEMENTATION OF NEW ZONING IN MBTA COMMUNITIES | Boston, MA | $450K | 2022 |
| (365) The Education TrustEDUCATION: TO PROVIDE CORE SUPPORT FOR EDUCATION TRUST WORK IN MASSACHUSETTS | Washington, DC | $425K | 2022 |
| (194) Metropolitan Area Planning CouncilCLIMATE: TO JOINTLY MANAGE AN EXTREME HEAT TASK FORCE TO IMPLEMENT COVID-SAFE COOLING STRATEGIES IN THE MOST COVID-IMPACTED COMMUNITIES OF GREATER BOSTON | Boston, MA | $415K | 2022 |
| Equitable Foundation Inc. | $3K | 2022 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| Equitable Foundation Inc. | $3K | 2022 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| F R Bigelow Foundation Trust 555 | $20K | 2021 | RTB GENERAL OPERATING GRANT |
| Levi Ray & Shoup Foundation | $5K | 2021 | TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO LOCAL NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN THE SPRINGFIELD, IL AREA. |
| Equitable Foundation Inc. | $4K | 2021 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
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